Here’s a look at what the rest of the AFC South was up to while you were contemplating how to properly celebrate Chris Ballard’s inevitable perfect first draft pick:<\/p>\n
Jacksonville Jaguars:<\/b><\/p>\n
Round 1 – Pick 4 \/\/ Leonard Fournette RB<\/p>\n
With the 4th pick of the 2017 draft, the Jaguars selected the player they hope returns their run game to the Maurice Jones-Drew type dominance that they used to have (especially over teams like the Colts). Fournette\u2019s 2016 season resulted in 843 yards and 8 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per carry–all while missing time with an ankle injury. This pick reemphasizes the importance of Ballard\u2019s efforts to rebuilt the Colts\u2019 front 7. The question surrounding this Jags pick\u00a0is simple: In a league necessitating \u201cpass the ball\/stop the pass\u201d ideologies, is using the 4th overall pick on a Running Back truly the best choice as a ton of top defensive talent falls? Time will tell. But, taking Fournette this high means the Jaguars expect (and need) him to be a complete game changer from day one.<\/p>\n
Tennessee Titans:<\/b><\/p>\n
Round 1 – Pick 5 \/\/ Corey Davis WR<\/p>\n
Corey Davis is widely considered a top 3 (if not a top 1) Wide Receiver in this years draft. Primary concerns seem to come from his college level of competition (dominated the measly MAC to the tune of 97 receptions, 1500 yards, 19 touchdowns). But his route running ability and size gives Marcus Mariota a significant weapon to throw to after last season didn’t see any of his receivers hit the 1000 yard mark. This pick might have been a bit of a reach, but the Titans may have\u00a0read\u00a0the tea leaves on the offensive player run that happened early in the first round and pounced on the guy they wanted.<\/p>\n
Round 1 – Pick 18 \/\/ Adoree\u2019 Jackson CB<\/p>\n
With this pick, the Titans became the only other AFC South team (besides the Colts) to draft a defensive player. After the Titans released former starter Jason McCourty, they found themselves with a definite need at Cornerback. Many mock drafts had the Titans snagging Marshon Lattimore as the first corner off the board, but they wait and take the third corner instead while also managing to come away with the top WR in the process. The knock on Jackson is that his height (5\u201910\u201d) leads to giving up plays over the top (hello, TY Hilton down the sideline). But his man coverage abilities as well as the fact that he can returns punts and kickoffs makes him a valuable asset for the Titans.<\/p>\n
Houston Texans:<\/b><\/p>\n
Round 1 – Pick 12 \/\/ Deshaun Watson QB<\/p>\n