The first big scouting trip of the college football season brought 17 NFL franchises to Clemson vs. LSU, and the Tennessee Titans were among the teams watching closely as the Tigers and Tigers kicked off the year. LSU’s performance drew the most attention, but for the Titans, the real value was in getting an early look at a handful of prospects who could matter in the 2027 NFL Draft.
One of the names that fits Tennessee’s needs is EDGE Jordan Ross of LSU. He is projected as a Day 2 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft entering the 2026 college season, and he could be on the Titans’ radar because they can use young help off the edge.
Ross brings rare athletic traits and has the kind of frame that still leaves room to develop, listed at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. The next step for him is adding power and proving he can handle stronger competition, but he opened the season with a strong showing against Clemson: four total tackles, one sack, and one interception.
Another LSU player worth monitoring is offensive lineman Jordan Seaton. With Dan Moore and JC Latham still something of a question mark, the tackle spot makes sense as an area for Tennessee to study closely, and Seaton is one of the better offensive tackles in the class.
He has already shown elite pass-blocking ability and brings uncommon quickness for a player his size at 6-foot-5, 330 pounds. His run-game production still needs to improve, but if the Titans are thinking about protecting Cam Ward, he would be a logical option.
Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton also belongs on the list. Tennessee may need to invest draft capital at cornerback after what it saw in the preseason, and Hampton has the kind of profile that keeps him in the conversation as a Day 2 prospect.
He is long at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, and while there is still work to do in coverage, he enters the season as a player worth tracking. He may fit better in zone than press-man, and against LSU he didn’t record a tackle, but he did come away with his first interception of the season.
At linebacker, Clemson’s Sammy Brown could also be relevant for Tennessee. The Titans may feel good about rookie Anthony Hill Jr., but adding another impact defender in the middle of the field would make sense, and Brown brings the kind of physical presence that stands out.
He has sideline-to-sideline range, rare speed for the position, and plays with the violent style Robert Saleh wants to build on defense. Coverage remains an area for growth in 2026, but if he develops there, he could rise near the top of the class.
Against LSU, Brown piled up 10 total tackles, including six solo stops.
The final name is LSU safety Dashawn Spears, who could fit Tennessee’s need for another young defensive back. The Titans did not do much at safety during the offseason, so Spears is the kind of player they may want to keep on the board.
He has the size, speed, and range to impact both the run and the pass, though he still needs to grow as his role expands. Even so, he enters the season as one of the stronger safety prospects, and he posted five total tackles and 0.5 sacks against Clemson.
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