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2019 NFL Draft: Early Round 1 mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 09: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs with Irv Smith Jr. #82, Lester Cotton #66 and Ross Pierschbacher #71 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 09: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs with Irv Smith Jr. #82, Lester Cotton #66 and Ross Pierschbacher #71 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Offensive Guard. Alabama. Ross Pierschbacher. 21. player. 35.

One might think the Tennessee Titans load up even more on defense after naming Mike Vrabel head coach last offseason.

But with a relatively deep class of defenders this year, Vrabel and the Titans should make an effort to grab some much-needed protection for quarterback Marcus Mariota up front.

Eleven of those sacks came in one game too.

Tennessee has already allowed 20 sacks this season, which is tied for fifth most in the league. Offensive guard has been a massive problem, meaning Alabama’s Ross Pierschbacher would be a smart pickup at No. 21 overall.

Pierschbacher is among the best of collegiate interior linemen heading towards NFL Draft season. And it’s hard to bet against Alabama linemen on either side of the trenches.