Titans eye a potential trade down, but if they stay put, an edge rusher or top receiver emerges as the likely No. 4 selection.
Fans are anxiously awaiting who the Tennessee Titans will take at No. 4 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Titans have been linked to many prospects thus far.
Jeremiyah Love was a favorite for a while. He would fit perfectly with what General Manager Mike Borgonzi said at the NFL Owners Meetings about taking the best player available.
Love was the favorite to land with Tennessee at No. 4 on Monday, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Then, Borgonzi added a new wrinkle by mentioning the struggle of finding a player your head coach wants. Given Robert Saleh's defensive background, it makes one think that the Titans would want to go with a player on that side of the ball.
However, ESPN's Dan Graziano has been hearing something different. He shared that he's heard Tennessee is considering a trade down, but if they can't secure one, the pick will likely be an edge rusher or a wide receiver.
If they can trade down, Graziano expected them to pick whichever receiver they rank higher, whether that's Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson.
"I have been told the Titans also would like to trade down from No. 4; but if they can't, the pick is likely to be an edge rusher or a wide receiver," Graziano said. "So, if Bailey is still on the board at No. 4, he'd be a strong candidate to go to Tennessee. If not, I expect the Titans to either trade down or take whichever wideout (Ohio State's Carnell Tate or Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson) they have ranked the highest.
Taking a receiver would fill a need for the Titans. There's a lack of depth once you get past their starters. Bryce Oliver, Mason Kinsey, Hal Presley III, Xavier Restrepo and Chimere Dike are the reserve wideouts at the moment.
Even if Bailey isn't on the board at four for the Titans, there's still going to be some quality options in the draft. Reuben Bain Jr. and Arvell Reese could definitely still be available.
With Reese, there's the problem of figuring out where he would fit on Saleh's defense. He played linebacker at Ohio State, but with his size, he could be a better fit as an edge rusher.
This is going to be a very crucial draft for Borgonzi's time with the Titans. If he can hit on the prospects he finds, it could be the catalyst for the franchise's ascension from being a cellar dweller.
After consecutive 3-14 seasons, fans are hoping that the Titans can have a quick rebuild similar to the Washington Commanders in 2024 and the New England Patriots in 2025.