Despite a heavy draft haul, Tennessee faces a looming crisis on the offensive interior as injury concerns and unproven depth leave the right guard position dangerously thin.
The Tennessee Titans are at a pivotal point in the franchise's history.
They have now finished at 3-14 for the past two seasons and beefed up both sides of the ball in free agency.
Wan'Dale Robinson, John Franklin-Myers, Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott were the biggest acquisitions.
It's important that this team gets the 2026 NFL Draft right.
The Titans selected Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate, Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk, Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., Arkansas guard Fernando Carmona, Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, Baylor defensive tackle Jackie Marshall, Indiana center Pat Coogan and Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak.
After all the moves the Titans made this offseason, ESPN's Aaron Schatz named the biggest hole remaining on the roster after the draft.
Right guard was his pick, and here's what he had to say about it.
"The Titans have plenty of bodies to throw at this problem, but none of them are established starters," Schatz said. "Former Bengals starter Cordell Volson missed all of last season with a shoulder injury, but before that, he ranked 61st out of 64 qualifying guards in pass block win rate in 2024. Jackson Slater, a 2025 fifth-round pick, didn't start a game as a rookie, and the Titans didn't select an offensive lineman in this year's draft until Fernando Carmona in the fifth round."
The Titans decided to part ways with right guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency this offseason. General Manager Mike Borgonzi added former Cincinnati Bengals guard Cordell Volson as his replacement.
However, Volson had a season-ending injury in training camp last year. When healthy, he's productive, but there's uncertainty around him due to his recent injury history.
Then, there's Jackson Slater.
Slater didn't start as a rookie and has limited experience in the NFL.
Luckily, the Titans added Carmona into the mix.
Carmona had plenty of playing time in college, starting at San Jose State in 2021. He played three seasons there before transferring to Arkansas in 2024. Carmona started as an offensive tackle but was moved to the interior offensive line once he got to Arkansas.
It would be impressive if Carmona were to win the starting right guard job this offseason, but Borgonzi is convinced he has what it takes. He believes Carmona and Coogan are capable of coming in and competing for a starting spot as rookies.
There is indeed some uncertainty at right guard for the Titans, but they have plenty of options. It's anyone's guess who will start there for the team in 2026.