The Tennessee Titans are rapidly approaching the 2026 NFL Draft. A big decision looms for the Robert Saleh era in Nashville, as the Titans are equipped with a top-five pick. Free agency was a dynamic for fans as they saw GM Mike Borgonzi bring in a ton of defensive talent.
The Titans also brought in an experienced wide receiver in Wan’Dale Robinson to pair with Cam Ward. Things are looking promising on paper for the Titans, but they still have to master the draft and prove it on the field when it matters most.
Tennessee is expected to kick off their draft with the 4th overall selection and there are many directions that they could go in. However, whatever they decide to do early on in the first round will show fans immediately what the next move is.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid, and Field Yates conducted a three-round mock draft where each analyst made draft picks in the first three rounds, and the direction that the Titans take is a route that fans would love to see.
Three round mock draft has Titans making great short and long term investments
Here are the draft picks that the analysts made for the Titans:
Field Yates - Round 1, #4: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
"Tennessee's busy offseason has beefed up the pass rush, but Bailey -- who tied for the FBS lead with 14.5 sacks in 2025 -- would give the roster a young rusher to build around." said Yates.
Jordan Reid - Round 2, #35: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
"A big-bodied ball winner on the outside who runs good routes, Boston fits perfectly in a Brian Daboll-led offense that needs young playmakers around second-year QB Cam Ward." said Reid.
Matt Miller - Round 3, #66: OL Gennings Dunker, Iowa
"The Titans are solid at tackle, but Dunker would be a plug-and-play upgrade at right guard. He'd help with Cam Ward's protection." said Miller.
It is important to note that the Titans did pass on running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 4, and he went to the Giants at No. 5. However, Bailey is one of the top two edge rushers in this class and with Saleh calling the defense, he would get the opportunity to get an immediate contributor who has the potential to become one of the best edge rushers for years to come.
For Boston, Ward would get a big receiver who has a great catch radius. An offense needs a 50/50 receiver who can go up and make those contested catches. Then adding Dunker gives the Titans more protection for Ward upfront, and the Titans need it because they have big holes at right guard and center right now.