Tennessee Titans: Rookie Jack Conklin The Best Right Tackle In The League?

Pro Football Focus grades Tennessee Titans rookie Jack Conklin as the best right tackle in the league.

The Tennessee Titans obviously had high hopes for offensive lineman Jack Conklin when they selected him with the eighth overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft.

But I’d wager that Conklin has far exceeded those expectations.

Most teams hope their first round draft picks are able to come in and contribute in their first season. They also understand, however, that it doesn’t always work out that way.

Fortunately for the Titans, it’s working out just fine.

Conklin is already one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL.

Pro Football Focus rates him as the 14th best offensive lineman this season.

From PFF:

"Jack Conklin has been a revelation as a rookie. A player that was expected by many to struggle badly in pass protection, the former Michigan State Spartan has been excellent in that regard, even if the Titans do help him out more than the best tackles in the game. Conklin has surrendered just 21 total QB pressures and been flagged only twice for penalties this season, while demonstrating the kind of run-blocking power that was his signature in college. Conklin’s play has been excellent outside of one rough game against fellow rookie Joey Bosa and the San Diego Chargers."

They also grade him as the best right tackle in the NFL.

That’s a pretty incredible impact as a rookie.

It also helps explain how running back Demarco Murray has already surpassed the 1,000 rushing yard milestone this season.

The Titans have a great thing going right now. They have a solid young group of core players.

And guess what? An AFC division title is within reach.

It looks like things are trending the right way for Mike Mularkey and the Titans.

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The Titans host the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.