Titans draft Clemson’s Dodd; Vikings take Alexander; Green to Colts

The Tennessee Titans have selected Clemson linebacker Kevin Dodd with the 33rd pick overall, giving coordinator Dick LeBeau another piece for his improving defense.

The Titans made the selection Friday night with their first of three picks in the second round.

Tennessee improved as a defense last season with LeBeau working with then-coordinator Ray Horton. The Titans ranked 12th in yards allowed but just 27th in points given up. Horton left for Cleveland, and LeBeau now is running the defense.

Dodd played defensive end at Clemson, but the Titans see him as outside linebacker in LeBeau’s 3-4 scheme.

The 6-foot-5, 277-pound Dodd had 12 sacks and 26 ½ tackles for loss in his career.

The Titans selected Michigan State offensive lineman Jack Conklin in the first round on Thursday.

Buffalo opened the draft by selecting Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson with the 19th pick on Thursday. The Bills already have him listed as a linebacker.

Alexander to Vikings

Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 54 overall selection.

The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Alexander was a first-team All-ACC pick and garnered All-American recognition as well.

Green to Colts

Three picks after his secondary teammate was selected, safety T.J. Green was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the No. 57 pick.

The 6-foot-2, 209-pound Green was a rising star after the NFL Combine when he posted a sub-4.4 40-yard dash.

This story was originally published April 29, 2016 at 8:12 PM with the headline "Titans draft Clemson’s Dodd; Vikings take Alexander; Green to Colts."