The Tennessee Titans own nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. While much of the focus has surrounded what Mike Borgonzi will do at No. 4 overall, he owns nearly two handfuls of selections to shake-up this rebuilding roster. There'll be opportunities all throughout the NFL Draft to alter the faith of the team.
The arriving rookies will place pressure on the veterans in their respective position room. Borgonzi has promised to take a best-player available approach. Potentially polarizing picks could trigger some chaos and unforeseen events.
We've analyzed all possible avenues. If Tennessee triggers any of the following scenarios (and all are very real possibilities), we could experience some notable shifts within the Titans' roster. Embrace the unpredictable.
The Tennessee Titans could trigger a roster shake-up throughout the 2026 NFL Draft
Jeremiyah Love is the pick at No. 4 overall
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is the consensus mock-draft favorite at No. 4 overall. The Titans currently have two running backs on the roster they particularly appreciate in Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. On the flip side, both Pollard and Spears are entering contract years and were originally acquired by previous GM Ran Carthon. If Love is the pick, one of the current veteran backs could find themselves traded or released.
Caleb Banks' injury concerns turn into a draft day fall
Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is one of the most divisive prospects. At his best, he carries dominant potential with flashes of elite upside. At his worst, Banks has been an inconsistent performer while battling injuries. The Titans hosted him on a pre-draft visit, so there's obviously some interest. The interior defensive line isn't viewed as a need, with Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, and Jordan Elliott all capable of playing inside. If the polarizing d-tackle slides though, don't be shocked if the Titans nab him.
Treydan Stukes is available at No. 66
Arizona cornerback Treydan Stukes is another defensive prospect the Titans hosted on a pre-draft visit. Lately, he's been getting top-40 buzz. If he's available in the third round, Borgonzi may view that value as being too tempting to bypass. The Titans spent more than $110 million on revamping the cornerback room this offseason, but Stukes is viewed as a "BIG NICKEL," and unproven sophomore Marcus Harris is currently in that position.
Jacob Rodriguez at 35th overall?
Head coach Robert Saleh is a defensive specialist who got his start coaching linebackers. That's led to some speculation that Ohio State's Sonny Styles could be among the shortlisted options at No. 4 overall. Alternatively, could Saleh hand-pick a linebacker a bit later in the draft? Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez is a high-football IQ defender who is both athletic and productive. Nobody expects the Titans to select an off-ball player at No. 35 overall, but it's one of the low-key possibilities given the Titans didn't do much at the position in free agency.
The Titans draft a future starter at left tackle
Releasing starting left tackle Dan Moore next offseason would save the Titans close to $10 million in cap space. Moore was signed to a bloated contract last offseason to provide league-average play and that's essentially what he delivered in 2025. If Borgonzi wants to seriously consider cutting him in 2027, then perhaps he should plan ahead and identify his eventual replacement in this NFL Draft. The Titans would need to be willing to spend a reasonably early selection on a prospect who'd begin the campaign as a backup.
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