The Tennessee Titans are entering the offseason with a requirement to get more explosive on offense and defense. Franchise quarterback Cam Ward needs more teammates who can create opportunities for themselves at the pass-catching positions. Robert Saleh's defense needs speed and explosiveness to install its desired mentality.
The 2026 NFL Draft should be an excellent way to target those necessary upgrades for general manager Mike Borgonzi. The Titans are equipped with the No. 4 overall pick, and eight total selections. A balanced approach should be taken to improve the entire roster this offseason.
That's precisely what Cody Williams of FanSided did in his latest three-round 2026 NFL mock draft. Williams has the Titans landing explosive, athletic talents on both offense and defense via this mock scenario. The Titans nab Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 4 before turning around and grabbing Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion at No. 35.
Titans land explosive talents in three-round 2026 NFL mock draft from FanSided
"One of the beautiful things about the Titans is being able to go in a number of different directions with the fourth pick and all of them likely improving this team by a wide margin," Williams wrote. "Arvell Reese, however, would be a selection right in Robert Saleh's wheelhouse. The versatile linebacker/edge hybrid is just simply a playmaker. In the wrong hands, he might not reach his ceiling, but Saleh is such a brilliant defensive mind that I see him being the right man to maximize the OSU standout's talent."
Reese is a dynamic defender. There's debate regarding whether he'll be an off-ball linebacker or full-time pass rusher in the NFL. What is not debatable is Reese's potential as an impactful front-seven player in Saleh's aggressive defense. That would be a sight worth seeing.
Concepcion, the 35th pick in Williams' mock, is an explosive athlete who creates run-after-catch opportunities. The Titans' offense lacked a big-play threat last season. Concepcion would address that in Brian Daboll's offense.
And finally, Williams has the Titans taking Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette with the 66th selection. Borgonzi desperately needs to acquire multiple starting cornerbacks this offseason after trading Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Roger McCreary last season. Everette is competitive and physical in press-man coverage with the size and length needed to develop into an NFL starter on the boundary.