Will Levis
Photo: UK Athletics/Barry Westerman
The Tennessee Titans may have selected their quarterback of the future — again.
One year after drafting Malik Willis in the third round, the Titans turned aggressive on Friday, moving up eight spots in the second round to make a polarizing selection — Kentucky quarterback Will Levis at the No. 33 overall spot.
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