Titans snag a speedy WR, an impactful edge rusher, and a dynamic linebacker in their eight-player 2026 draft haul.
Well, the 2026 NFL Draft has officially come to a close.
The Tennessee Titans made eight selections over the weekend.
The Titans started things off hot at No. 4 overall with Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate. Tate wasn't the player everyone thought the Titans would pick, but it still made sense as he was the top receiver on the board.
Then, Tennessee traded back into the first round to take Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk at No. 31. The Titans had another trade, this time up into the second round, and took Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.
The other picks included Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona, Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, Baylor defensive tackle Jackie Marshall, Indiana center Pat Coogan and Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak.
Here are my thoughts on each of the Titans' picks this weekend.
Ohio State WR Carnell Tate
Tate may have been the player that every Titans fan wanted, but I foresee this being a very good decision.
Tate had multiple roles in the receiving corps at Ohio State. As a freshman, he got valuable experience in the slot when Emeka Egbuka went down with an injury. He's a guy who can be a deep threat on the outside with an elite route tree.
Another Ohio State receiver has entered the league.
Auburn EDGE Keldric Faulk
Faulk recorded 109 total tackles, 19.5 TFLs and 10 sacks throughout his three-year college career at Auburn.
One thing this tells me is that he is excellent at getting into the backfield. If he can develop into a better pass rusher, his game will elevate even more. For now, the Titans can use his 6-foot-5 frame and 82-inch wingspan to take advantage of mismatches on the defensive line, something that Robert Saleh has been known to do in the past.
One of my favorite picks of the draft, especially considering how middling the Titans' pass rush was last season.
Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr.
Saleh wasn't able to get Sonny Styles at No. 4, but Hill is a pretty good alternative.
He ran a blazing 4.51 40-yard dash, with a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot-5 broad jump. He can really do it all, but I foresee Hill playing the middle linebacker role that has become a premium position on Saleh's defenses.
Hill accounted for 249 total tackles, 31.5 TFLs, 17 sacks and three interceptions at Texas from 2023-25.
Outside of Faulk, I would say this was my favorite pick of the weekend.
Arkansas OG Fernando Carmona
Carmona was a depth addition at interior offensive line at the minimum.
The Titans needed that, with Jackson Slater, Clay Webb and Garrett Dellinger in line as the reserves at both guard spots.
What Carmona brings to the table is plenty of experience from his time at San Jose State and Arkansas. He started 49 total games during his time at both programs.
Carmona played mostly left tackle is college, but depth at both exterior and interior offensive line is never a bad thing.
Penn State RB Nicholas Singleton
Singleton had a solid college career at Penn State.
He ran for 3,461 career rushing yards and 54 total touchdowns. It'll be interesting to see where he fits in the Titans' running back room. Tennessee currently has Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Singleton, Michael Carter, Julius Chestnut, Blake Watson and Kalel Mullings on the roster.
At best, I think we could see him in the rotation at running back this upcoming season. His lower rushing numbers in 2025 were due to Penn State's disappointing season.
He isn't 100% heading into his rookie season after breaking a bone in his foot during the Senior Bowl, but still a very intriguing prospect for the Titans.
Baylor DT Jackie Marshall
Marshall is another prospect that played multiple positions.
He started at Baylor as a linebacker and edge rusher, then added some bulk and moved to the interior of the defensive line.
After what Saleh said about the Titans wanting to use 8-9 defensive linemen on game days, this pick makes sense. Depth will be a valuable asset for the defensive line.
Marshall's block shedding needs some work, but his versatility makes him a valuable addition.
Indiana Center Pat Coogan
One of the many Indiana players taken in the draft, Coogan will most likely be the backup center behind Austin Schlottmann this season.
Coogan started out at Notre Dame before transferring to Indiana last season. His intelligence and experience stand out at the position. Perhaps he could work his way into a starting role in the foreseeable future.
Oklahom TE Jaren Kanak
Kanak was the last pick the Titans made, but it definitely wasn't a bad one.
Kanak brings a lot of speed to the tight end position that could help him at the next level. He ran a 4.52 40-yard dash, which ranked fourth among tight ends at the NFL Combine.
He started as a linebacker at Oklahoma for the first three seasons in Norman, but converted to tight end last year. In just one year at tight end, he had the third-most receiving yards (533) on the team.
Like running back, the tight end room at the Titans is a little crowded, but his speed could help set him apart.