Live Updates from the NFL Draft on Thursday

Apr 25, 2019 at 05:00 PM

Jim Wyatt

Senior Writer/Editor

NASHVILLE -- The NFL Draft is finally here.

Titans Online will provides all the updates here on what will be a busy day in Music City, and for the Titans.

Goodnight, Nashville. @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/MQUVtOPZqD
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Hey, where’d everybody go?@nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/NT7QNswxpq
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

“We’re super-stoked to have him on the football team.” @Titans excited about selection of @HailStateFB DL Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) in @NFLDraft.

(Story updated with comments from Simmons, Robinson and Vrabel).

READ https://t.co/MwCtwTqdwy pic.twitter.com/WCcL3gxGgg
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Meanwhile, the media workroom at @NFLDraft still buzzing with activity. pic.twitter.com/JXgLpZorQj
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

The @NFLDraft ends with fireworks in Nashville. (Raindrops still on window of media workroom). pic.twitter.com/ROBx6zmQNi
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Simmons said in another two or three weeks he'll be able to run. Said his re-hab is going well @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Simmons said he's not perfect, and he made a mistake, when referring to well-publicized incident when he was in high school. Said he regrets what happened and is grateful to get opportunity. Plans to show people in Tennessee who he really is @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Simmons said he met with the @Titans early in the spring. Said he didn't know the team would pick him. He's excited to be a Titan, he said
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

From @HailStateFB on @Titans first round pick Jeffery Simmons .. https://t.co/zSndZqsYA2
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

"I think he's a pretty impactful football player," Robinson said of Simmons. "When he's out there, he'll make an impact." @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Robinson said Simmons told him on phone after being picked he will not let him down @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

"We're super-stoked to have him on the football team," Robinson said of Simmons. "He's a great person." @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Robinson said the @Titans did extensive research on Simmons. Said the team does not bring in bad people into the organization.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Robinson said Simmons runs really well for being such a big man. Said he's explosive @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@Titans coach Mike Vrabel calls Simmons disruptive. Said he's excited to get this type of player and this type of person.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Robinson not clear exactly when Simmons will be able to play. @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@Titans GM calls Jeffery Simmons a great person at presser at STSP (I'm downtown). Said he's extremely smart.
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

Roger Goodell just said 200,000 fans showed up for the @NFLDraft tonight in Nashville... https://t.co/YcuKut6Ggb
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@CFD22 called the Simmons pick to the @Titans on Wednesday... https://t.co/P1vqBEvjFX
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

"He is a top five talent.”@Titans select Mississippi State defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) with the 19th overall pick of the NFL Draft.

STORY https://t.co/MwCtwTHOV8 pic.twitter.com/wPoKjyX6xP
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

A crowd estimated at well over 100,000 on the streets of downtown Nashville for the first night of the 2019 @NFLDraft, per @MNPDNashville.

Photo: @project615 pic.twitter.com/JayixV0ET0
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@Titans QB Marcus Mariota: Welcome to the @NFLDraft. pic.twitter.com/1w6Skfob2Z
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@Titans QB Marcus Mariota joins @nflcommish on stage @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/O28d7Ck2LJ
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

It’s showtime. @NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/cgAHlq9sht
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 26, 2019

.@EddieGeorge2727 wants to know: Any @Titans fans in the house at the @nfldraft?

He liked his answer. pic.twitter.com/62iu52Y9Nu
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

Owner Amy Adams Strunk mingling with @Titans fans at the @NFLDraft. pic.twitter.com/TIUA4Rt1bR
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

The scene on First and Broadway an hour before the start of the @nfldraft @titans pic.twitter.com/pcfJkWPnU9
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

A Titan at the front of the pack. @nfldraft. @titans. pic.twitter.com/2lcWLXG7eh
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

A couple of sharp-dressed men - @TDavenport_NFL and @Primetime_jet - on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/fOYPMpiktW
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@TeresaMWalker chats with @joeyBADASS on the Red Carpet @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/njTyLEOa2d
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@UMichFootball linebacker Devin Bush on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/WPXU7OJig7
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@OleMissFB receiver @dkmetcalf14 on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/sxdQBo9QmW
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@TheTimMcGraw on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/BcxslXwFwW
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@GatorsFB tackle Jawaan Taylor paying tribute to his grandmother on @nfldraft Red Carpet. pic.twitter.com/5zTvxZsvwO
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

A proud @Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft.

So, what’s the latest from the #Titans War Room? Wait for it ... pic.twitter.com/AfhMqTQ1y3
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

High praise here ... https://t.co/11D2AeFvyO
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

Kenneth Adams IV of the @Titans ownership group and his wife Amy on the Red Carpet at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/RZgat5W0F5
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk on the Red Carpet at the @NFLDraft. pic.twitter.com/gNDZ2FSZ67
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@TSU_Tigers @tsuaristocrat on the Red Carpet at the @NFLDraft. pic.twitter.com/WY5cWZMoym
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@Titans Elvis is ready at the @nfldraft. @rick_cothern pic.twitter.com/QMHhPhUsNe
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

.@Titans fans are already getting rowdy at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/lNvnRtzkO1
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

There’s a security presence on land and water at the @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/yegxvWGl7Z
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

A peek inside the Green Room at the @nfldraft, which has a great view of @NissanStadium. pic.twitter.com/jx3Yg3NRzC
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

Prime spot at @nfldraft. @Titans pic.twitter.com/V0GI4UU9Jd
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

On the @nfldraft stage in Nashville. pic.twitter.com/LpfPwSUzhn
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

The stage is set. @nfldraft. pic.twitter.com/Tb9bOAfzeS
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

Huddle Around.

Fans provide wish lists for the @Titans in a special @NFLDraft edition of the #Titans mailbag.

HERE https://t.co/hrqGzWjATw pic.twitter.com/nE4e0WaAWZ
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

“Enjoy the show!”

Full page ad in today’s @Tennessean from @Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. The @NFLDraft is finally here. pic.twitter.com/kJYqWSDy7Q
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 25, 2019

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