NFL Draft, Round 7: Titans Take Michigan Edge Rusher Jaylen Harrell With No. 252 Pick

The Tennessee Titans round out the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Michigan edge rusher Jaylen Harrell with the 252nd pick.
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive lineman Jaylen Harrell (DL33) works out
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive lineman Jaylen Harrell (DL33) works out / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans closed out their 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday with another defensive player: Michigan outside linebacker Jaylen Harrell.

Harrell, the 252nd overall pick, started 15 games at edge rusher, totaled 31 tackles, including a team-high nine for loss, and a team-high 6.5 sacks with five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, and one pass breakup for the national champions.

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Nubyjas Wilborn covers the Titans for AllTitans.com. Wilborn previously worked for Newsweek as a trending sports reporter. He covered Auburn sports for AL.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates for the Post-Gazette, Atlanta Braves for the Marietta Daily Journal, and preps for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.