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Titans Select Defensive Tackle in Second Round

Apr 25, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —** The Tennessee Titans moved to shore up the hole left by the free agent departure of two-time All Pro Albert Haynesworth by drafting defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks of Auburn in the second round.

The 6-foot-1, 306-pound Marks started 37 of 40 games at Auburn before leaving after his junior season with the departure of coach Tommy Tuberville. He had 114 tackles with 71/2 sacks, 30 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback pressures.

The Titans made Marks the 64th pick overall to bolster a defense that ranked second in the NFL in fewest points allowed in 2008.

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