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Titans open NFL draft with 1st pick, add 2 in 4th round (The Associated Press)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans finally have made their first defensive pick of the NFL draft, selecting tackle Angelo Blackson of Auburn.

The Titans made Blackson the No. 100 pick overall to open the fourth round Saturday, the last day of the draft.

The 6-foot-4, 318-pound Blackson played 42 games for Auburn the past four seasons with 65 tackles, and he had 5 1/2 tackles for loss last season with three sacks.

The Titans used their first three selections this draft on offense with quarterback Marcus Mariota, wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham and offensive tackle Jeremiah Poutasi.