Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Tennessee Titans logo is projected on the video board during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Tennessee Titans 2026 NFL Draft Preview

Originally posted on The Lead | By Isaiah Gerard | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 5:12 PM ET

The Titans struggled over the course of the 2025 NFL season, but ended the season playing better football after the firing of Head Coach Brian Callahan. First overall pick Cam Ward’s confidence and play drastically progressed as the season went on.

Jeffery Simmons was the best interior defensive lineman in football last season. He posted a career-best year all around and was rewarded with an AP All-Pro selection. Cedric Gray was incredible in his first full season with the Titans, as he led the team in tackles and was second in the NFL with 97 solo tackles.

Titans Draft Picks:

Round 1: Pick 4
Round 2: Pick 35
Round 3: Pick 66
Round 4: Pick 101
Round 5: Pick 142
Round 5: Pick 144
Round 6: Pick 184
Round 6: Pick 194
Round 7: Pick 225

The Titans sustained losses of four starters during this free-agency cycle. This included starting tight-end Chig Okongko, starting offensive guard Kevin Zeitler, starting defensive edge Arden Key, and starting defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day. Other notable exits include the likes of Darrell Baker Jr., Corey Levin and Van Jefferson. The Titans’ losses are easily replaceable through free agency or the draft.

Titans Positions of Need:

EDGE
WR
IOL

Key Draft Targets for Titans:

Jeremiyah Love – RB – Notre Dame

Love is the best player in the draft, hands down. The kid is as electric as anyone with the ball in his hand and makes people miss in space. The Titans need to look best available at No. 4 and Love is the best available.

Love is rated as a top-five prospect, so the Titans will only get one opportunity to select him at No. 4.

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Zion Young – EDGE – Missouri

Young is an athletic freak who would match the Titans’ ambitions. He is amazing as a run defender who developed as a pass rusher. He would fit first year head coach Robert Saleh’s defense perfectly.

Young is expected to be an early-Day 2 selection. The Titans may need to get creative to secure his services.

Keylan Rutledge – OG – Georgia Tech

Rutledge is one of the more complete guard prospects in the draft. The Titans can expect him to be available in the third round. Should they get the opportunity to select him, he has the ability to step in as a day one starter.

This article first appeared on The Lead and was syndicated with permission.

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