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... Titans Draft Selections ... Round 1 (#3 Overall) Vince Young, QB/Texas... Round 2 (#45) LenDale White, RB/USC ... Round 4 (#102) Calvin Lowry, S/Penn State ... Round 4 (#116-Philly Trade) Stephen Tulloch, LB/NC State ... Round 5 (#137) Terna Nande, LB/Miami (Ohio) ... (#169-Compensatory) Jesse Mahelona, DT/Tennessee ... Round 6 (#172) Jonathan Orr, WR/Wisconsin ... Round 7 (#215)Cortland Finnegan DB/Samford... (#245-Compensatory) Spencer Toone, OLB/Utah... (#246-Compensatory) Quinton Ganther, RB/Utah...

Draft Over: Titans Fill Vacant Spots

Titans Draft By Round

1. Vince Young (Texas) (#1 QB)
2. LenDale White (USC) (#2 RB)
4. Calvin Lowry (Penn St) (#12 S)
4b. Stephen Tulloch (NCS) (#11 OLB)
5a. Terna Nande (Miami Ohio) (#16 OLB)
5b. Jesse Mahelona (UT) (#8 DT)
6. Jonathan Orr (Wisconsin (#16 WR)
7a. Cortland Finnegan (Samford) (UR S)
7b. Traded To Colts
7c. Spencer Toone (Utah) (#29 OLB)
7d. Quinton Ganther (Utah) (#23 RB)

Ratings From Mike Detillier, M&D Draft Report

The Titans got four offensive players and four defensive players in the weekend's NFL Draft.

''We sought to improve the speed and athleticism on this team and we feel like we've done that,'' Titans General Manager Floyd Reese said. ''We're real happy with what we've done.''

After going with offense in the team's only two selections Saturday, Sunday began with four straight defensive picks. The Titans added depth at linebacker and defensive back.

''These are guys that are coming in competing and creating competitive situations in a number of areas,'' Head Coach Jeff Fisher said. ''We talked about that as being one of the priorities this year, creating competition. They are not slam dunk deals but they are going to create competition.''

TITANS RADIO SECOND DAY AUDIO: Jeff Fisher on first three selections || Mike Keith 1-on-1 with Floyd Reese || Lowry On His Strengths || Lowry On PSU Ties Do Not Make Him A Steelers Fan || Tulloch on Size || Tulloch on Where He Fits || Nande on The Liver Injury || Nande on How Injury Impacted His Stock || Mahelona Says Titans Are Good Fit || Finnegan To Prove Himself
TITANS RADIO FIRST DAY AUDIO: Cody Allison, Frank Wycheck, Brad Hopkins and Brandon Jones on the Titans selection || Titans Radio's Jon Justice One-On-One With Vince Young || RB LenDale White Excited About Playing With Vince Young

SEC And Mid South Players Selected
First Round
11th-QB Jay Cutler (Vanderbilt) Denver
16th-DB Jason Allen (Tennessee) Miami
24th-DB Jonathan Joseph (South Carolina) Cincinnati
27th-RB DeAngelo Williams (Memphis) Carolina
30th-RB Joseph Addai (LSU) Indianapolis
Second Round
33rd-LB DeMeco Ryans (Alabama) Houston
36th-WR Chad Jackson (Florida) New England
43rd-LB Roman Harper (Alabama) New Orleans
50th-OT Marcus McNeill (Auburn) San Diego
62nd-CB Tim Jennings (Georgia) Indianapolis
Third Round
68th-DT Claude Wroten (LSU) St. Louis
72nd-TE Leonard Pope (Georgia) Arizona
79th-RB Jerious Norwood (Mississippi State) Atlanta
85th-QB Brodie Croyle (Alabama) Kansas City
Fourth Round
99th-OG Max Jean Gilles (Georgia) Philadelphia
105th-S Ko Simpson (South Carolina) Buffalo
118th-K Stephen Gostkowski (Memphis) New England
125th-WR Skylar Green (LSU) Dallas
Fifth Round
134th-DT Kyle Williams (LSU) Buffalo
140th-DE Parys Haralson (Tennessee) San Francisco
148th-QB Ingle Martin (Furman, MBA HS) Green Bay
149th-S Greg Blue (Georgia) Minnesota
151st-LB Tim Dobbins (Iowa State, Glencliff HS) San Diego
152nd-CB DeMario Minter (Georgia) Cleveland
158th-S Charlie Peprah (Alabama) New York Giants
159th-DE Mark Anderson (Alabama) Chicago
168th-LB Omar Gaither (Tennessee) Philadelphia
169th-DT Jesse Mahelona (Tennessee) Tennessee
Sixth Round
191st-DE Jeremy Mincey (Florida) New England
196th-DT Kedric Golston (Georgia) Washington
Seventh Round
223rd-QB D.J. Shockley (Georgia) Atlanta
233rd-WR Devin Aromashodu (Auburn) Miami
236th-CB Demetrice Webb (Florida) Jacksonville
237th-DE Stanley McClover (Auburn) Carolina

COMPLETE SELECTION LIST:
Round 1 || Round 2 || Round 3 || Round 4 || Round 5 || Round 6 || Round 7

AFC SOUTH SELECTIONS

Sound Off On The 2006 NFL Draft
The latest draft news, the top prospects, your take on what the Titans should do. Share your opinions with Titans fans now in the Fanzone.

Rumor Mill || Titans Needs And Wants || Local Player Observations

Titans Radio's Beasts Of The Draft
As April 29-30 approaches, here are the top prospects at each draft position as selected by the Titans Radio team. Click on each position group to take a look at the top five players by position. Click on each player for draft grades, combine information, and exclusive audio on each prospect.

Quarterbacks: Matt Leinart || Vince Young || Jay Cutler
Running Backs: Reggie Bush || LenDale White || Laurence Maroney
Wide Receivers: Santonio Holmes || Chad Jackson || Sinorice Moss
Tight Ends: Vernon Davis || Leonard Pope || Marcedes Lewis
Fullbacks: Garrett Mills || Matt Bernstein || Gilbert Harris
Offensive Linemen: D’Brickashaw Ferguson || Winston Justice || Marcus McNeill
Defensive End: Mario Williams || Tamba Hali || Mathias Kiwanuka
Defensive Tackle: Haloti Ngata || Gabriel Watson || Rodrique Wright
Outside Linebacker: AJ Hawk || Chad Greenway || Demeco Ryans
Inside Linebacker: Abdul Hodge || D'Quell Jackson || Kai Parham
Cornerback: Jimmy Williams || Tye Hill || Ashton Youboty
Safety: Michael Huff || Ko Simpson || Darnell Bing

Mike Keith's Action Plan

As the Titans prepare for the most important draft since the franchise arrived in the mid south, here's how the ''Voice of the Titans'' Mike Keith sizes up the Titans needs.

1. Quarterback: The Titans need to begin preparations for the future at the key position.
2. Inside Linebacker: Increased athleticism has been the key phrase at linebacker so far this off-season.
3. Running Back: The team has Brown and Henry but what about the future.
4. Defensive End: The team keeps looking for a difference-maker opposite Vanden Bosch.
5. Cornerback: Can never have enough talent and the Titans need depth.

NFC Preview

Who Are The Top SEC Prospects?
Which SEC schools will be most represented in the April 29-30 NFL Draft? The Gibson SEC Showcase has the scoop on who will be drafted from the Southeastern Conference.

Top SEC Prospects:
Quarterback Jay Cutler (Vanderbilt)
Wide Receiver Chad Jackson (Florida)
Tight End Leonard Pope (Georgia)
Linebacker Demeco Ryans (Alabama)
Tackle Marcus McNeill (Auburn)
Guard Max Jean-Gillies (Georgia)
Safety Ko Simpson (South Carolina)
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph (South Carolina)
Defensive Tackle Claude Wroten (LSU)
Cornerback Dee Webb (Florida)

Click here to check out the Gibson SEC Showcase, presented by Gibson Showcase in Opry Mills. Experience The Tastes and Sounds of Gibson Showcase.

Draftable Local Players
Titans Radio will track players of local interest during draft weekend. Here are the key statistics on mid south players:

Louisville: Linebacker Elvis Dumervil (6-0, 256) || Linebacker Brandon Johnson (6-5, 218) || Guard Jason Spitz (6-4, 308) || Defensive Tackle Montavious Stanley (6-2, 321) || Wide Receiver Joshua Tinch (6-3, 218)
Memphis: Wide Receiver Maurice Avery (5-11, 211) || Running Back DeAngelo Williams (5-9, 270) || Tight End John Doucette (6-1, 257)
Middle Tennessee State: Offensive Tackle Willie Hall (6-5, 300)
Murray State: Running Back Ron Lane (5-10, 180) || Wide Reciever Danny Rumley (6-5, 210) || Running Back Nicholas Turner (5-10, 182)
UAB: Tight End Chico Cleveland (6-1, 244) || Quarterback Darrell Hackney (5-11, 240) || Wide Receiver Reginald Lindsey (5-9 180) || Defensive Lineman Sam Williamson (6-3, 292)
Western Kentucky: Cornerback Antonio Thomas (6-2, 200)

Mike Detillier's Mock Draft Top 6
1. Texans - Reggie Bush (HB) USC
The Texans are convinced that D. Carr is their QB. of the future and they love Mr. Bush from USC.
2. Saints - Matt Leinart (QB) USC
Just a hunch that the Saints will choose Leinart's pro-style tutelage over Young's athletic skills.
3. Titans - Vince Young (QB) Texas
Young will get plenty of pro-style coaching from his mentor Steve McNair and O/C Norm Chow.
4. Jets - D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT) Virginia
The Jets will have to give Vandy's Jay Cutler plenty of consideration, but they really must rebuild their O-Line and Ferguson is a real good one.
5. Packers - Mario Williams (DE) NC State
The best DE. prospect to come out since Julius Peppers.
6. Raiders - Jay Cutler (QB) Vanderbilt
The Raiders are in desperate need of a young QB. to build around.

Full Mock Draft

Mike Detillier's Top 20 Seniors
1. Matt Leinart-QB USC
2. D'Brickashaw Ferguson-OT Virginia
3. A.J. Hawk-OLB Ohio State
4. Michael Huff- DB Texas
5. Mathias Kiwanuka- DE Boston College
6. Jimmy Williams- CB Virginia Tech
7. Chad Greenway- OLB Iowa
8. DeAngelo Williams-RB Memphis
9. Marcus McNeil-OT Auburn
10. Claude Wroten-DT LSU
11. Tamba Hali-DE Penn State
12. Tye Hill-CB Clemson
13. DeMeco Ryans-LB Alabama
14. Jay Cutler-QB Vanderbilt
15. Jonathan Scott- OT Texas
16. Jesse Mahelona-DT Tennessee
17. Thomas Howard-OLB UTEP
18. Elvis Dumervil-DE Louisville
19. Gabe Watson- DT Michigan
20. Eric Winston-OT Miami (Fla.)

Listen To Mike's Thoughts
Strength of Draft Class
Matt Leinart's Strengths
Jay Cutler And The Quarterbacks
Sizing Up Reggie Bush
Memphis Tiger DeAngelo Williams

The AFC South In Draft

Needs: Running Back, Outside LB, Cornerback
Picks: 1 (#30), 2 (#62), 3 (#94), 5 (#162), 6 (#199), 6 (#207)

Needs:Outside LB, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Defensive End
Picks: 1 (#28), 2 (#60), 3 (#92), 4 (#125), 5 (#160), 6 (#197)

Needs: Offensive Line, Wide Receiver, Defensive End, Safety, Tight End
Picks: 1 (#1), 2 (#33), 3 (#65,66), 4 (#98), 5 (#134), 6 (#170), 7 (#209,251)

Mock Drafts For Titans
ESPN's Mel Kiper: Vince Young (Feb), Matt Leinart (Apr 3)
Fox Sports: Vince Young (Mar), Matt Leinart (Apr 4)
Sports Illustrated: Jay Cutler (Feb), Matt Leinart (Apr 4)
Consensus Draft: Vince Young (Feb), Matt Leinart (Mar 31)
Draft Bd Insider: Vince Young (Feb), Matt Leinart (Mar 31)
Football Future: Vince Young (Feb), Matt Leinart (Apr 4)
Huddle Geeks:Matt Leinart (Mar)

Draft Menu Round 1
1. HOU - Mario Williams, DE/N.C. State
2. NOR - Reggie Bush RB/Soutern Cal
3. TEN - Vince Young QB/Texas
4. NYJ - D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT/Virginia
5. GNB - A.J. Hawk LB/Ohio State
6. SF - Vernon Davis TE/Maryland
7. OAK - Michael Huff S/Texas
8. BUF - Donte Whitner S/Ohio State
9. DET - Ernie Sims LB/Florida State
10. ARI - Matt Leinart QB/ Southern Cal
11. DEN (from STL) - Jay Cutler QB/Vanderbilt
12. BAL (from CLE) - Haloti Ngata DT/Oregon
13. CLE - Kamerion Wimbley DT/ Florida State
14. PHI - Brodrick Bunkley DT/Florida State
15. STL (from Denver) Tye Hill DB/Clemson
16. MIA - Jason Allen DB/Tennessee
17. MIN - Chad Greenway LB/Iowa
18. DAL - Bobby Carpenter LB/Ohio State
19. SD - Antonio Cromartie CB/Florida State
20. KC - Tamba Hali DE/Penn State
21. NE - Laurence Maroney RB/Minnesota
22. SF - Manny Lawson DE/NC State
23. TB - Davin Joseph G/Oklanhoma
24. CIN - Jonathan Joseph DB/South Carolina
25. PIT (from NYG)- Santonio Holmes WR/Ohio State
26. BUF (from CHI) -John McCargo DT/ NC State
27. CAR - DeAngelo Williams RB/Memphis
28. JAC - Marcedes Lewis TE/UCLA
29. NYJ (from Denver) - Nick Mangold C/Ohio State
30. IND - Joseph Addai RB/LSU
31. SEA - Kelly Jennings DB/Miami
32. NYG - Mathias Kiwanuka DE/Boston College

Saturday
Round 2 || Round 3
Sunday
Round 4 || Round 5 || Round 6
Round 7

Titans Radio Draft Audio
Draft Day:
Vince Young's Rose Bowl Journey
Frank Wycheck In Draft Training

Combine:
Head Coach Jeff Fisher
Gen Manager Floyd Reese
QB Matt Leinart
QB Vince Young
RB Reggie Bush
OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson
LB AJ Hawk
ESPN's John Clayton

Titans Draft Visitors
April 5: CB Tye Hill (Clemson), LB D'Qwell Jackson (Maryland), WR Jeff Webb (SDiego St)
April 10: RB Joseph Addai (LSU)
April 11: QB Matt Leinart (USC), RB Laurence Maroney (Minnesota), LB Roger McIntosh (Miami), LB Terna Nande (Miami, Ohio), S Donte Whitner (Ohio State)
April 12: CB Cedric Griffin (Texas), QB Vince Young (Texas), WR Todd Watkins (BYU)
April 13: CB Kelly Jennings (Miami), S Calvin Lowry (Penn St), DE Mario Williams (NC State)
April 14: S Tyler Everett (Ohio State), WR Derek Hagan (Arizona State), LB AJ Hawk (Ohio State)
April 20: CB Jason Allen (Tennessee)