Carmona Joins Titans as NFL Rookie

0:00On April 25, Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona Jr. just made it official as an NFL rookie snagged by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth. Round 142nd overall pick during the 2026 draft on April 25. Coming in at 6 foot 5 and 316 pounds, he adds beef up front after entering the weekend unsure if he'd get called. Carmona transferred from San Jose State to Arkansas where he started all 25 games over two seasons. In 2024, he locked down left tackle, helping the Razabax average 459.5 yards per game, good for 10th, nationally, and earned all SEC 13 honors. Last year, he slid inside to left guard, paving pass for 6500 plus yard games. For Tennessee, he's seen as a depth piece with starter potential, bolstering protection around Ricky quarterback Cam Ward on a rebuilding squad. Analysts gave him a C-plus draft grade, noting the high ceiling

1:01but low floor risk, worth it for maximizing offensive talent. At the combine, he clocked a 5.2 to 40 yard dash, 26 bench press reps, a 29 in vertical, and an 8 foot 7. Broad jump. From a three-star Las Vegas high school prospect, once pegged as a tight end, he's evolved into a versatile blocker. Titans fans are hyped for his competition inside, and with training camp blooming, Carmona is ready to grind for reps and prove his worth on that. Nashville line.