Tony Pauline’s AFC South Mock Draft: Heisman-winning Travis Hunter helps Titans in two spots, Will Johnson strengthens Jaguars' defense

Mock Draft: Houston Texans

Despite winning the AFC South, the Texans expected more this season. And once the offseason begins, look for them to target a lot of defensive players and an offensive lineman or two.

Round 1:

Tyleik Williams/DT/Ohio State - Williams had a terrific season and has been sensational during the College Football Playoff. He’s a terrific fit for the Texans four-man line and will quickly break into the starting lineup. Contingency Plan: Cameron Williams/T/Texas

Round 2:

Jonah Savaiinaea/OL/Arizona - Savaiinaea will receive consideration at tackle, yet in the end, guard may be his best next level spot.

Round 3:

Sam Brown Jr./WR/Miami - Brown is an underrated receiver who entered the season with a top-45 grade from scouts. He has the size and speed to be a No. 1 receiver on Sundays.

Round 4:

Princely Umanmielen/Edge/Mississippi

Round 5:

Brandon Adams/CB/Central Florida

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Mock Draft: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts made the bold move of selecting Anthony Richardson with the fourth pick of the draft just a few years ago, and to date, it has not worked out. Yet despite not being able to straighten out the quarterback position, general manager Chris Ballard has assembled a decent roster. Expectations are that they’ll go heavy on defense next April.

Round 1:

Malaki Starks/S/Georgia - Starks is the dominant playmaker teams need to cover center field. He’s a terrific run defender with excellent ball skills. Contingency Plan: Benjamin Morrison/CB/Notre Dame

Round 2:

Jahdae Barron/CB/Texas - Barron can play nickel and on the outside and should quickly break into the starting lineup as a rookie.

Round 3:

Ja'Corey Brooks/WR/Louisville - Brooks has the speed to compliment big bodied receivers Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman.

Round 4:

Terrance Ferguson/TE/Oregon

Round 5:

Carson Bruener/LB/Washington

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Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars can’t seem to get out of their own way. Just a few years after making the playoffs, the team has gone in reverse and is in the market for a new coach again. The roster is not barren of talent, but an entirely new culture is needed.

Round 1:

Will Johnson/CB/Michigan - Cornerback was a possibility in the first round last April, but they took receiver Brian Thomas, who is a star in the making. Johnson’s game has warts, yet he has the potential to develop into a dominant No. 1 corner. Contingency Plan: Mason Graham/DT/Michigan

Round 2:

Danny Stutsman/LB/Oklahoma - Stutsman would be a great pairing with Devin Lloyd, the team’s 2022 first-round pick. He’s a bit stouter against the run and isn’t a liability in coverage.

Round 3:

Ty Robinson/DL/Nebraska - The high-intensity playmaker Jacksonville has needed on the interior of their defensive line for a while.

Round 3:

Armand Membou/G/Missouri

Round 4:

Billy Bowman Jr./S/Oklahoma

Round 4:

Max Iheanachor/T/Arizona State

Round 5:

Lathan Ransom/S/Ohio State

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Mock Draft: Tennessee Titans

Could the Titans take another quarterback at the top of the draft? It’s possible, as they would be taking a big risk rolling the dice with Will Levis moving forward despite claiming he was their guy not too long ago. Expect a lot of offense in their draft.

Round 1:

Travis Hunter/WR-CB/Colorado - They need immediate impact at receiver and depth at cornerback. That would be the perfect scenario for Hunter’s early years in the NFL. Contingency Plan: Cam Ward/QB/Miami

Round 2:

Tyler Warren/TE/Penn State - Warren is a do-it-all tight end; productive as a pass catcher and effective as a blocker; he can even throw the option pass.

Round 3:

Jah Joyner/Edge/Minnesota - Joyner brings an injection of youth to Tennessee’s pass-rushing unit. He has a high upside and struggled with injury for much of this past season.

Round 4:

Andrew Mukuba/S/Texas

Round 5:

Will Howard/QB/Ohio State

Round 5:

Brandon Adams/CB/Central Florida