
Titans' 2026 Draft: Meat-and-Potatoes Haul for Long Game
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The Tennessee Titans 2026 NFL Draft class, led by Mike Vrabel, focused on bolstering Mike Borgonzis second group under Robert Saleh. They surprised many by selecting wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State at pick four overall, pairing him with quarterback Cam Ward. They also traded up in the first rounds thirties for Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk. In the second round, they picked Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Junior, and in the fourth round, they chose Arkansas guard Fernando Carmona. They continued to strengthen their offense in the fifth round with Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton.
The draft class received mixed reactions from fans and analysts, with some praising the value at linebacker and edge, while others questioned the guard pick. The Titans aimed to raise the roster floor, particularly helping Ward throw and Saleh rotate his front. In the later rounds, they added Baylor defensive tackle Jackie Marshall, Indiana center Pat Coogan, and Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak. Overall, the draft class earned a solid B, providing immediate help for the offense and defensive pieces that could grow into starters, setting the Titans up for the long game.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Titans' 2026 Draft: Meat-and-Potatoes Haul for Long Game. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 27th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The Tennessee Titans just wrapped their 2026 NFL Draft Class, snagging seven rookies to boost Mike Borgonzi's second group under Robert, Saleh. They shot folks by taking wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State at Pick 4 overall, passing on edge rushers and linebackers to pair with. Quarterback cam ward, right away. Then they traded up in the first round's thirties for Auburn Edge Kelljick Falk, a 20-year-old with big upside. Next came Texas linebacker Anthony Heild Jr. at 60 and round two, a rangel athlete perfect for Saleh's scheme, an Arkansas guard Fernando Carmona. In round four at 142 to shore up the offensive line, meanwhile, they grabbed Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton in round five at 165, a productive back coming off foot surgery, but with. Juice to challenge the backfield depth. League scouts buzzed about Tate being pro-ready, while Falk got hype as a line-dominator from
Auburn insiders. Fans and analysts gave mixed reactions. Some loved the value at linebacker and edge, others questioned the guard pick when bigger names were out there. It all aims to raise the roster floor, especially helping ward throw, and Saleh rotate his front. Deeper into day three, Baylor defensive tackle Jackie Marshall at 184, adds depth. Saleh craves in the end of center Pat Cougan at one, 94 brings smarts despite short arms, an Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak in round seven at 225 is a special team's gym with athlete. Pop, Singleton might ease in slow from that January injury, but he's a steal if he pans out by 2027. This meeting potatoes Hall earns a solid B overall, blending immediate help for the offense with defensive pieces that could grow into starters, setting the Titans up steady for the long game.
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