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Michigan State's Jack Conklin part of youth movement under Titans' new regime

ALLEN PARK – When Jon Robinson and Mike Mularkey took over the Tennessee Titans' football operations in January, they decided to embark on a youth movement after seven straight seasons without a playoff berth.

Michigan State's Jack Conklin is one of the pieces they hope will help rebuild a team that hasn't won a playoff game since 2003.

Conklin was the first player Robinson drafted after being named the Titans' general manager.

2016 NFL draft: Jack Conklin selected No. 8 in first round by Tennessee Titans

2016 NFL draft: Jack Conklin selected No. 8 in first round by Tennessee Titans

Conklin earned All-American honors last season at Michigan State and was a three-year starter.