Breaking down the Tennessee Titans NFL Draft outlook, including their picks, team needs and 2026 first-round mock draft projections.
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A year ago at this time, the Tennessee Titans were gearing up to draft Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. The season that followed made it clear the Titans still have a long way to go, as they finished tied for the fewest wins in the league.
This offseason, Tennessee hired Robert Saleh as its new head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. GM Mike Borgonzi remains in charge of personnel after being hired to the role last year. With a new coaching staff in place, it’s essentially a fresh regime in Nashville entering 2026, coinciding with the team’s updated primary logo and colors.
A team that won just three games a season ago will naturally have several positional needs to address in the draft. From offensive playmakers and protection to defensive pass rushers, the Titans have multiple areas to improve across the roster.
Let’s take a look at the full list of 2026 Tennessee Titans NFL Draft picks, team needs and first round mock drafts.
Tennessee Titans NFL Draft Picks 2026
| Round | Pick | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | 35 | |
| 3 | 66 | |
| 4 | 101 | |
| 5 | 142 | via NYJ |
| 5 | 144 | |
| 6 | 184 | via BAL |
| 6 | 194 | |
| 7 | 225 | via KC |
Tennessee Titans NFL Draft Needs
Offensive Line
After another tough season, the Titans’ offensive line enters 2026 with plenty of question marks due to both poor performance and roster turnover. Kevin Zeitler and Lloyd Cushenberry departed in the offseason, while the team responded by signing Austin Schlottman at center and Cordell Volson at guard.
Tennessee still has a pair of recent first-round picks in JC Latham and Peter Skoronski set to hold down the right tackle and left guard spots, respectively. As a result, left tackle appears to be the primary position of focus in the draft. That said, it would hardly be surprising to see the Titans target an interior lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft to add depth and competition.
EDGE
The Titans have already taken steps to improve their defensive front this offseason. John Franklin-Myers was a key addition in free agency and will slot in alongside star Jeffery Simmons on the interior. The team also traded for Jermaine Johnson to help boost the pass rush. However, there are still few proven commodities on the edge, making it a position Tennessee could look to address early in the draft with a high-upside talent.
Running Back
With both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears set to become free agents after the 2026 season, it would not be surprising to see the Titans target a running back in this year’s draft. Despite the offensive line concerns, Pollard has rushed for over 1,200 yards in each of the last two seasons, suggesting the infrastructure is in place for a young back to find success.
Other Titans Draft Needs
- Linebacker
- Wide Receiver
- Defensive Back
With these needs in mind, let’s take a look at how analysts are projecting the Titans to approach the first round.
Titans Mock Drafts | First-Round Picks
Here are four Tennessee Titans mock drafts for the first round from ESPN, CBS, NFL Network and FlurrySports. Who do draft pundits think the Titans will select with the fourth overall pick?
No. 4 | Titans NFL Draft Pick
David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech | ESPN & NFL Network
David Bailey’s availability at No. 4 overall will most likely boil down to what the Arizona Cardinals do with the prior pick. If he is still on the board, Tennessee would be foolish not to pounce given their need at the edge rusher position. Bailey is the kind of explosive and productive pass-rusher capable of drastically improving the Titans’ outlook on defense.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame | CBS & FlurrySports
Typically, drafting a running back fourth overall would make very little sense for a team with as many needs as the Titans. However, when the player has the potential to be a generational talent like Jeremiyah Love, it’s easy to understand why this is a frequently mocked occurrence.
This pick would also theoretically give Tennessee increased flexibility when it comes to the other two backs on the roster and cap decisions moving forward.
