With the 147th pick (fifth round) in the 2023 NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans selected tight end Josh Whyle out of Cincinnati.
Just like we were sure in the second and third rounds before being dead wrong, we were extra sure the Titans would take a wide receiver here, especially with solid prospects like A.T. Perry and Xavier Hutchinson remaining on the board
We were dead wrong again and this circus of a draft continues.
Now, that’s not to say this doesn’t kind of fill a need because the Titans did need a No. 2 tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo and another weapon in the passing game, two things Whyle can be.
But the fact that Tennessee once again passed on a receiver makes me hate the pick. Not to mention, Whyle isn’t a strong blocker, which is a trait you want in a No. 2 tight end, especially when the No. 1 is a playmaking freak like Chig.
Chalk this one up as another “L” for the Titans.
