Titans traded up to select Hawaii QB Cole McDonald with the No. 224 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
A two-year starter in coach Nick Rolovich's run-and-shoot offense, McDonald (6'3/215) tossed for 40-plus touchdowns in each of the last two seasons, joining Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan as the only players in school history with multiple 3,000-yard campaigns. He also led the nation with nine completions 40-plus yards downfield in the Rainbow Warriors' designed empty backfield. He's a challenging evaluation due to Hawaii's voluminous up-tempo attack but does offer accurate timing and touch, not to mention the mobility and speed (4.58 40) to escape most backfield pursuits. He'll have to take better care of the football at the next level as he did fumble 12 times over his career, getting benched twice in his last two seasons due to inconsistent performance. His toughness and nonchalant attitude in playing through pain will be noticed, however, as he projects as a backup with great character for any team willing to have patience with his development.
Apr 25, 2020, 5:45 PM ET