A look at the top interior offensive linemen, nickel defenders, and late-round sleepers the Titans could target as they look to address key roster needs on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft will get underway on Saturday morning, with rounds four through seven set to be conducted. And even though many of the top players in this year’s draft class are already off the board, there’s still an opportunity to land serious talent on Day 3.
Just in the last two years, the Tennessee Titans have added players like Chimere Dike, Gunnar Helm, Elic Ayomanor, and Cedric Gray—all fourth-round picks.
Edge rusher Jaylen Harrell was a seventh-round pick by the Titans back in 2024.
The point is, you can absolutely find contributors at this stage of the draft. And the Titans still have some areas of their roster to shore up.
The interior of the offensive line is at the top of that list. I’d expect the Titans to make at least one move to address that need today.
I’d also keep an eye on the secondary, where adding a nickel defender makes sense, along with the possibility of taking another edge rusher with high-end traits and speed.
After trading up on Day 2 with the Chicago Bears and shipping off pick No. 144 in the process, the Titans now have five selections remaining across the final four rounds—but notably, they do not have a fourth-round pick.
Tennessee is currently slated to pick No. 142, No. 165, No. 184, No. 194, and No. 225 overall. Here are some potential targets as the Titans look to round out their draft class.
Offensive line
It may be unlikely that any of these players fall to Tennessee at No. 142, but there are still a number of interior offensive linemen on the board who could move the needle and contribute right away in 2026.
Brian Parker II, an offensive tackle out of Duke, is expected to kick inside to guard or even center at the NFL level. Teams love his ability to climb to the second level, and he’s a very fluid combo blocker. However, a move to center might be necessary to help mask some of his limitations. He doesn't do well against length.
That wouldn’t be a bad outcome for the Titans, especially considering center might be the most unsettled position on the roster right now.
Other centers still available include Sam Hecht out of Kansas State and Connor Lew from Auburn, who were ranked among the top interior offensive linemen on the consensus big board entering the draft.
Hecht doesn’t have ideal size, but he’s arguably the most technically sound center in this class and can fit into just about any offensive scheme. Lew, meanwhile, is a tough, intelligent blocker and a team leader. He likely would have been off the board already if not for an ACL injury in October that ended his 2025 season.
None of these players may make it to No. 142, so don’t rule out the possibility of Tennessee getting aggressive and trading up to address its biggest remaining need should they see an opportunity.
If it’s not one of those names, keep an eye on Jalen Farmer out of Kentucky and Billy Schrauth from Notre Dame as additional options.
Secondary
If the Titans look to add to the secondary on Day 3, expect them to target a defensive back who can play in the nickel and bring speed, physicality, and playmaking ability to Robert Saleh's defense. Tennessee wants a disruptor.
Missouri’s Toriano Pride Jr. was the fastest cornerback at the NFL Combine this year, clocking a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash—and he plays just as fast on tape.
My favorite fit here, however, is USC safety Kamari Ramsey. He’s a versatile defender with good size and plenty of experience playing nickel in 2025, along with time spent at all three safety spots in 2024.
Ramsey plays with a physical, downhill mentality. While he still needs to clean up his angles and eye discipline, the tools are all there for him to develop into a disruptive presence. That’s exactly the type of player Robert Saleh covets.
Ramsey was ranked No. 91 on the consensus big board before the draft, and while teams haven't exactly stuck to that, it leads me to believe he's another player Tennessee would have to move up for.
He ran a 4.47 at the Combine, and while durability concerns have likely contributed to him still being available, this is the kind of upside swing that makes a lot of sense on Day 3. He could quickly become another versatile piece in Saleh’s defense.