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Adoree' Jackson early star of impressive Titans rookie class

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Being one of four NFL teams with multiple first-round picks has its perks. The Titans' 2017 draft class was slowed a bit with Corey Davis' injuries, but Adoree' Jackson and the team's mid-round picks have carried the mantle.

The Titans have more veteran talent than in recent years, so not every rookie is guaranteed a spot on the 53-man roster. But a few rookies have flashed throughout camp as potential immediate contributors and key depth players, starting with Jackson.

A breakdown of the Tennessee Titans 2017 draft class and its progress after two weeks of training camp:

Corey Davis, WR, first round (5th overall): The ultra-productive former Western Michigan receiver has shown glimpses of being a No. 1 receiving option for the Titans rather quickly. Injuries have prevented Marcus Mariota and Davis from developing a strong early rapport, but the 6-foot-3 receiver looked extremely impressive early in training camp, winning with precise route running and high-point catches. Davis has already been penciled in as a starter, and when healthy he should be one of Mariota's top four receiving targets.

Adoree' Jackson, CB/RET, first round (18th overall): He's raw and special at the same time, a player with rare speed and athleticism who is still learning to refine his cornerback technique. Receiver Rishard Matthews said Jackson prefers to wait for his opponent to make a move and jump that route "like a jackrabbit. He’s quick, with really good ball skills." Jackson is competing with LeShaun Sims and Brice McCain for a starting corner role and is expected to be a touchdown threat as the team's punt/kick returner.

Taywan Taylor, WR, third round (72nd overall): In an offense lacking speed and big-play ability, Taylor has shown both throughout training camp and preseason, regularly getting behind defenders deep. Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Taylor has a lot on his plate transitioning from Western Kentucky to having a large immediate role because of Davis' injury. Taylor is a situational receiver at this point who will only see extended time with injuries to others, but he will be the Titans long-term answer in the slot.

Jonnu Smith, TE, third round (1ooth overall): The athletic tight end out of Florida International was lauded as the next Delanie Walker, and he'll see a lot of time on the field as a second tight end this season. Mularkey said Smith's blocking in the first preseason game proved the NFL was not too big for him. "I liked him at the point of attack," Mularkey said.

Jayon Brown, LB, fifth round (155th overall): No Titans rookie flashed more than Brown in Saturday's preseason opener. Brown was a consistent force in the backfield stuffing running plays, and he looked stout in coverage, where he could earn a role as the team's nickel linebacker. "He played really well," Mularkey said. "You can see his speed, you can see his aggression, you can see that he can be a core special teams player."

Corey Levin, OG, sixth round (217th overall): The Titans offensive line has become a strength, so roster spots are harder to come by in this unit. Levin hasn't been mentioned much -- good or bad -- this summer. He's on the bubble fighting for a final offensive lineman reserve spot and could be a practice squad candidate.

Josh Carraway, OLB, seventh round (227th overall): Outside linebacker depth is still a bit uncertain as Kevin Dodd returns to form, so it could lead the Titans to keep a fifth outside linebacker like Carraway on the 53-man roster. Mularkey praised the play of Carraway, who could carve a role as a special teams player and depth sub-package rusher.

Brad Seaton, OT, seventh round (236th overall): Like Levin, Seaton is playing a numbers game when it comes to the final roster. The former Villanova tackle hasn't received much attention either, and the Titans' offensive line is fairly set. He could be competing with Levin and others for a final roster spot and might end up being a practice squad candidate.

Khalfani Muhammad, RB, seventh round (241st overall): Muhammad has an open path to the Titans' third running back spot, but he's been outplayed so far by David Fluellen. He has three more weeks to make up ground, but he may need to go the practice squad route to get more seasoning as a returner and running back.