The Tennessee Titans made eight total selections during the 2026 NFL Draft. Five of those picks were spent on offense. Building a solid foundation around franchise quarterback Cam Ward is the goal. From wide receivers to tight ends and offensive linemen, Mike Borgonzi tried to improve Ward’s supporting cast.
With that said, we’ve ranked the Titans’ offensive picks 1-5.
The Titans spent the fourth overall pick investing in Ward by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate. A tactician route runner with elite hands and a well-balanced skill set, Tate immediately projects as the No. 1 wideout in Brian Daboll’s offense. Ward deserves more weapons at his disposal than he had as a rookie, so adding the no. 4 pick and Wan’Dale Robinson should make a difference.
Pat Coogan was a sixth-round pick, but may possess more promise than the other offensive players selected. A reigning National Champion, the Indiana Hoosiers leader is a mature, experienced, and pro-ready center. The Titans have Austin Schlottmann and possibly Jackson Slater competing there right now. Coogan has some physical shortcomings, but he’s tough and physical. He could be the future starting center.
Former Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton has some tantalizing traits. He’s super athletic with reported 4.3 speed, has kick return potential, breathtaking speed, and is a high-volume pass catcher. Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are in contract years. If Singleton can develop some vision and natural feel, he can develop into a highly effective player.
The right guard situation is messy. Slater and Cordell Volson are the current contenders to start. Fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona possesses the traits Borgonzi appreciates in interior linemen. He’s tough and blocks with attitude and effort. There are athletic/physical shortcomings present, like short arms. The Titans should really bring back Kevin Zeitler.
What an interesting story Jaren Kanak is. The former high school quarterback played linebacker at Oklahoma, but made the positional switch to tight end (upon his request) this past campaign and recorded 500+ receiving yards. Kanak is obviously raw as a blocker and receiver, but he’s tough with special teams upside.