3 AFC South rival draft picks that could be a problem for Colts
By Mike Luciano
2. Malik Willis, QB, Tennessee Titans
The Titans swapped out AJ Brown and Julio Jones for Treylon Burks and Robert Woods, all while nabbing Roger McCreary in the second round and Nicholas Petit-Frere in the third. Even after all of that wheeling and dealing, Tennessee’s best move came when they acquired a quarterback in Malik Willis who could be Ryan Tannehill’s successor.
Tannehill is still a very effective starting quarterback in this league, but he will turn 34 before the season starts. His contract is set up in a way that would allow Tennessee to cut bait with him after 2022 and move forward with Willis as a stopgap. Indianapolis won’t be able to benefit from a quarterback carousel impacting their biggest rival.
Malik Willis could cause problems for the Colts.
Willis is as raw as any of the top prospects coming out of college, as his accuracy and pocket presence can be unwatchable at times. However, his arm talent is electric, and the combination of that arm and his speed makes him the perfect athletic prospect for the modern NFL.
With two even rosters, the way Indianapolis could leap over Tennessee in the division for years to come is by being more stable at the quarterback position. If Willis makes good on his immense potential, the Colts might regret passing up the chance to draft him three times.