Titans’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

Will the Tennessee Titans be able to ignore the screams and pleas for them to draft Jeremiyah Love? Or are they going to make a trade out of the No. 4 slot? If they go the deal route, here is the Titans’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade.

Entering with nine picks, the Titans are better off than other teams. But their two extra picks are in the fifth and sixth rounds. It takes a lot of luck to get an impact player that late. And because the Titans’ roster is still lacking, trading down for extra bodies seems like a reasonable plan.

But how far can they drop and still not miss out on one of their targets?

Titans should trade the No. 4 pick to the Jets

OK, this would be a decided gamble. But let’s take a look at how it could make sense. First, the Titans have to insist they get the picks they want out of this. The Jets would get the No. 2 and No. 4 players in the draft. That’s a gold mine. And they should have to pay a mint for it.

So here’s the deal. The Titans send the No. 4 overall pick, a fourth-rounder (No. 101), and a fifth-rounder (No. 142) to the Jets for selections 16, 33 (second round), and 44 (second round). Yes, the Titans give up a chance to get Love. They give up an opportunity to get an impact pass rusher.

But the Titans would basically have three first-round selections, with 33 being the first pick in the second round and their own No. 35 selection not far off. Plus, they also would have two Day 2 picks with No. 44 and their own No. 66 on the board.

The reason the Titans could benefit greatly from this deal is the depth pieces they could bring to the team. This isn’t a Herschel Walker deal, but it’s a 2026 big step forward and a game-changer for a big playoff run in 2027 if they hit on these early picks.

What would the Titans’ new draft look like?

So the Titans don’t get the premier edge at No. 4, but they still fill the position nicely with Akheem Mesidor of Miami at No. 16. He’s a high-motor guy, according to NFL.com. And he will fit well in Titans coach Robert Saleh’s scheme.

“Mesidor is an instinctive, high-effort edge rusher with a fluid rush style and a deep toolbox,” Lance Zierlein wrote. “He bursts upfield and can shrink the corner while punishing oversetting tackles with inside counters. He strings moves together with effortless mid-rush adjustments, utilizing harmonious hands and feet to carve efficient tracks into the pocket.

“He’s a problem for guards when reduced inside, too. His urgency shows up in run defense, where he uses play strength and short-area quickness to disrupt blocking schemes and stay around the football.”

They could also strengthen the interior of the line here with Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane. But the need on the edge trumps the offensive line.

Titans add a receiver, guard with new picks

At No. 33, the wide receivers haven’t all been taken. And the Titans land Denzel Boston of Washington. Boston will bring nice things to the Titans’ offense, according to Pro Football Focus.

“For a bigger receiver, he moves exceptionally well, giving him success both on the outside and in occasional big-slot alignments,” Trevor Sikkema wrote. “He is quick with a variety of releases against press coverage and shows impressive route fluidity for his size — including multi-cut routes and double moves.

“Boston boasts a large catch radius that he maximizes with strong hands and excellent hand-eye coordination. He also brings a yards-after-catch mentality and the ability to generate explosive plays.”

Now, things get really beautiful in this trade scenario. At No. 35, the Titans take Emmanuel Pregnon of Oregon. This makes the decision to pass on Ioane look brilliant. Yes, Ioane is better. But Pregnon is a great consolation prize, especially when paired with Mesidor and Boston. Pregnon beefs up the Titans’ run game, according to NFL Draft Buzz.

“(Pregnon’s) tape already told the story of a powerful, reliable interior blocker, but the measurables in Indianapolis put an exclamation point on the athletic traits that make him special,” NFL Draft Buzz wrote. “Topping every guard in the vertical jump and finishing second in the broad jump at 314 pounds is not normal.”

Titans make surprise move with new No. 44 pick

Back on the clock, the Titans are still sitting pretty. However, they have to draw a line in the sand. Do they add to the defense by getting a linebacker? That means Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez. Or do they take the best running back still on the board? That would be Jadarian Price.

At this point, the Titans’ draft becomes an offensive assault. The fans will love this pick. The Price is right, according to NFL.com.

“Price is a more natural runner than his heralded teammate, Jeremiyah Love, but Price lacks Love’s pure explosiveness and pass-catching talent,” Zierlein wrote. “Price is highly instinctive, stacking moves to contour to run-lane spacing and avoid tacklers for as long as possible. His feel for finding the right path is rare and helps bolster his touchdown totals.”

Round 3 rolls around, and the Titans are still linebacker hungry. They still need a center. It’s time to address the defense, but the best linebacker prospect is too far down the board. Therefore, the Titans take a swing on a player that could be a third-round steal: Arizona cornerback Treydan Stukes.

There it is. Neatly fixed and wrapped up.