Titans' Bold Mock Draft Trade: Stacking Picks for Depth

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, with the Tennessee Titans holding the fourth overall pick in most, Mox. Early projections have the Raiders grabbing quarterback Fernando Mendoza first, Jets taking a defender next, and things heating up at three with the Rey, Cardinals. Titans fans are eyeing offensive help after beefing up defense and free agency, especially to boost young quarterback Cam Ward. In Connor Orr's latest sports illustrative mock, the Titans pull off a bold trade, sending their fourth and 101st picks to the Los Angeles Rams. In return, they snagged the 13th, 61st, 93rd overall, plus a 2027 first rounder. Orr sees this as smart asset management if Ward's not the long-term guy. Fans might freak at passing on Notre Dame running back, Jeremiah Love, who's often mocked to Tennessee and could be the draft's top talent. But the trade keeps them in the top 15, while stacking picks for depth around Ward in his second year.

1:01This hall gives general manager Mike Borgonzi ammo to build now and later, especially with a loaded 2027 class on deck. Trading down like this beats reaching for one player when you can grab multiple studs. Draft Knight always brings surprises, so Titans could still land, love or shock everyone else. But this mock shows how trading down maximizes there. Off-five spot without panic.