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Here are 21 NFL draft prospects Tennessee Titans should consider for the second round

The Tennessee Titans had months to prepare their plan for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Now they have just a matter of hours to figure out the plan for Round 2.

The Titans set up their future Thursday night when they drafted Alabama tackle JC Latham with the No. 7 pick in the first round. Now they head into Day 2 of the draft with the No. 38 pick, the sixth pick of the second round. The 38th pick in the draft has been kind to teams in the past, with stars like Pro Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary, quarterback Boomer Esiason and cornerback Xavien Howard all landing in that spot, to name a few.

With needs all over the field and countless ways to address them, here's an alphabetical list of the 21 players the Titans should be considering with the No. 38 pick in the draft Friday night.

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Alabama DE/OLB Chris Braswell

Braswell lived through the unfortunate reality of being stuck behind Will Anderson and Dallas Turner for most of his college career, but once he got his chance to contribute more, he took advantage of it as a playmaker off the edge.

Florida State WR Keon Coleman

Coleman isn't the most athletic receiver in this class, but his physicality, route running and catching skills left him among the most productive receivers in college football at both Michigan State and Florida State.

Michigan LB Junior Colson

The Ravenwood High School product is a tough and productive middle linebacker who could give the Titans a presence they don't have on their defense as constructed.

Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper

An All-America honoree in the middle of the Aggies' defense, Cooper made a living out of making plays in the opponents' backfield, both in the run game and against the pass.

Iowa CB Cooper DeJean

One of the most athletic prospects in the draft, DeJean's final season of college was derailed by injury but he's a versatile defensive back who could profile as an outside corner, nickel or safety.

Florida State DL Braden Fiske

Fiske is a valuable commodity, an interior defensive lineman who knows how to rush the passer. He thrived at Western Michigan and his play didn't dip in quality after transferring to Florida State.

Oregon WR Troy Franklin

A lanky and athletic receiver who thrived in college, there might be a schematic adjustment for Franklin coming out of Oregon's underneath-heavy passing attack, but the talent is obvious.

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Michigan DT Kris Jenkins

The son of the Pro Bowl defensive tackle of the same name, Jenkins was a powerful force in the middle of Michigan's defense last season, revolving across multiple positions.

Western Michigan DE/OLB Marshawn Kneeland

Kneeland didn't dominate Group of Five competition the way many would expect, but his athleticism and measurables are off the charts, making him an alluring project pick.

Georgia WR Ladd McConkey

A shifty slot receiver with the skills to get open underneath and downfield, McConkey profiles as the exact type of receiving target the Titans don't have, with surprising athletic traits that make him more versatile than many conventional slot receivers.

Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

Once thought to be a no-doubt lock for the first round, McKinstry was a lockdown cornerback who was practically never thrown at last season at Alabama, forcing opponents to pick on first-round pick Terrion Arnold instead.

Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

Another Nashville product, Mitchell excelled in big games in his time at Georgia and Texas, catching touchdown passes in all five of the College Football Playoff games he appeared in.

Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton

Newton, who surprisingly fell out of the first round, is one of the top-two interior defensive linemen in his class, and a dominant run defender with strong athletic traits at that.

Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson

One of the top interior offensive line prospects in the class, Powers-Johnson impressed scouts and media alike at the Senior Bowl, controlling nearly all of the top rushers he faced.

Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

A press corner known more for dissuading quarterbacks from throwing at him than making plays on the ball, Rakestraw makes sense as a nickel corner option who can grow into playing on the outside if needed.

Michigan CB Mike Sainristil

A slot corner who can play some safety and has experience as a wide receiver, Sainristil's biggest asset is his versatility. His hard-nosed style was key to Michigan's success on defense the past two seasons.

Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders

This isn't the best draft to need a tight end, but Sanders makes sense as a second-round target with his big frame and productive track record.

LSU DT Maason Smith

A remarkable athlete still trying to work his way back to full strength after a serious knee injury in 2022, Smith at his best is a top-10 talent worth investing in.

BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia

A towering tackle at 6-foot-6, 324 pounds, Suamataia impressed as BYU's starting right tackle in 2022, then impressed again on the left side in 2023, showing some multiplicity in his game.

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NC State LB Payton Wilson

One of the best off-ball linebacker prospects in the class, Wilson has produced as a pass rusher and improved mightily to become one of the best cover linebackers in the country last season.

Michigan WR Roman Wilson

Michigan's offense wasn't exactly known for its passing attack last year, but Wilson showed on several big occasions that he was a go-to target capable of getting open all across the field.

Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Cooper DeJean and 20 other Day 2 NFL draft prospects for Titans