Tennessee moved up to No. 72 in the 2017 draft and also…
Tennessee moved up to No. 72 in the 2017 draft and also received pick No. 200, sending New England picks No. 83 and No. 124. The Titans selected receiver Taywan Taylor at No. 72, and he produced 53 catches for 697 yards and two touchdowns over his Tennessee tenure. New England chose Derek Rivers at No. 83 and later used No. 124 in another trade, but received little direct on-field value.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2017 3rd round pick (83rd overall, Derek Rivers)
- pick 2017 4th round pick (124th overall, subsequently traded)
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2017 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Taywan Taylor )
- pick 2017 6th round pick (200th overall, subsequently traded)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Tennessee acquired picks No. 72 and No. 200 from New England during the 2017 draft. The Patriots received No. 83 and No. 124. Tennessee selected Western Kentucky receiver Taywan Taylor at No. 72 and later moved the sixth-round pick. New England chose edge defender Derek Rivers at No. 83 and used No. 124 as part of another draft-day transaction.
Why Tennessee Pulled Ahead
Taylor did not become a star, but he gave the Titans real offensive production. Over two seasons in Tennessee he caught 53 passes for 697 yards and two touchdowns, providing a field-stretching option and starting experience. Rivers missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury and never grew into a consistent defensive role for New England. The Patriots' second incoming asset also failed to rescue the deal: No. 124 was included in the move up to No. 85 for tackle Antonio Garcia, who never appeared in a game for New England.
How the Trade Aged
Both teams would have hoped for more. Taylor was traded to Cleveland before his rookie contract ended, and Rivers' Patriots tenure was defined more by unavailable opportunity than sustained production. Tennessee at least received a couple of seasons of meaningful snaps from its principal pick. New England's strategy of turning a higher choice into multiple assets was sensible, but the subsequent player outcomes were poor. The sixth-round component on Tennessee's side adds little separation because it too was moved.
Final Verdict
Tennessee earns a B- and New England a D+. This is not a major Titans victory; Taylor was a useful but limited receiver. The Patriots, however, failed to get comparable direct value from Rivers or the trade path involving No. 124. Tennessee Titans Win.