Titans’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans have a chance to make a draft splash, but they have many directions they can go. And here are bold predictions for the Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With the No. 4 overall pick, the Titans should be able to get a gem of a player. But they will also have another top shot as they select at No. 35 overall.

They need help in the backfield, wide receiver, and edge rusher. Will they stray from the current mock-draft mold?

Remember, these are bold predictions. They’re meant to be out of the box and on the edge. It can’t be bold if it’s mainstream.

Titans will pick WR Jordyn Tyson at No. 4

It’s time for the Titans to get bold. And this is the move, for several reasons.

First, the Titans would likely be passing on the draft’s top overall prospect in Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. It wouldn’t be an easy decision. Love is that dude.

Second, they would likely bypass an edge stud like Rueben Bain Jr. of Miami or David Bailey of Texas Tech. And third, they would be taking a chance on Tyson, who carries an injury history that makes him less likely to go this high.

But let’s look at who the Titans are heading into the 2026 season. Unless quarterback Cam Ward catches on this season, the Titans may be back in the quarterback market in 2027. That draft is expected to be loaded with quarterback talent, so it’s not terrible to have that need.

However, because teams will be falling all over themselves to get a QB next year, the Titans might have a stud from a different position slip their way if they don’t one.

And Tyson is the type of talent who could help Ward find his NFL pathway to becoming a top NFL starting quarterback.

Tyson’s biggest ding is health issues. And some NFL folks will tell you that the best way to judge whether a guy will have injury problems in the NFL is to see if he had injury problems in college. But it’s not a guarantee either way.

A 6-foot-2, 203-pounder, Tyson could make it big in the league, according to NFL.com.

“(Tyson has) added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “He occasionally rushes the route but has the short-area quickness and contested-catch toughness to find chain-moving grabs in high-leverage moments. He’s not a blazer but has enough speed to work down the field. Also, he has the ball skills and body control to win above the rim with timing on 50/50 throws.

“Scouts say he puts in the time to absorb knowledge and hone his craft. A history of injuries might explain inconsistent competitiveness as a run blocker in 2025. The wiring, versatility, and finishing talent point to a WR1 ceiling.”

This all fits what the Titans need.

Titans will get more skill with Round 2 pick

When people talk about the Titans picking a Notre Dame running back, they mean Love in the first round. But look for the Titans to follow up their selection of Tyson with Price in Round 2.

Now the Titans would have taken two bold steps to remake their offense with playmakers.

And who knows, maybe Price winds up with a better NFL career than Love. He’s going to be an eventual plus starter, according to NFL.com.

“Tempo-driven back with smooth hips, elite vision, and a nose for the end zone,” Zierlein wrote. “Price is a more natural runner than his heralded teammate, Jeremiyah Love. But Price lacks Love’s pure explosiveness and pass-catching talent. Price is highly instinctive, stacking moves to contour to run-lane spacing and avoid tacklers for as long as possible.

“He moves like a zone back but has average downhill burst for a one-cut runner. Price is an average run finisher, but he has the leg strength and contact balance to carry on when hits aren’t flush. His feel for finding the right path is rare and helps bolster his touchdown totals.”