The Tennessee Titans and GM Mike Borgonzi will round out their 2026 NFL Draft class on April 25 as Rounds 4-7 take place in Pittsburgh.
The Titans turned heads selecting Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate No. 4 overall, before later making improvements on defense in Auburn edge Keldric Faulk and Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.
Here's a deeper look at every Titans selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Carnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.Coach Robert Saleh takes questions as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections wide receiver Carnell Tate and edge defender Keldric Faulk at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.Edge defender Keldric Faulk takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans second draft pick for 2026.Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.1 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkCarnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.1 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkCarnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.2 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkFrom left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.3 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkCoach Robert Saleh takes questions as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections wide receiver Carnell Tate and edge defender Keldric Faulk at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.4 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkEdge defender Keldric Faulk takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans second draft pick for 2026.5 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkWide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.6 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkWide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.7 / 7Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick FaulkFrom left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.More: Titans getting serious about defense in the Robert Saleh era | Estes
Opinions were split as the Titans made the surprising decision to bite on Tate at No. 4, securing a new No. 1 receiver for second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Tate was widely considered the top receiver in the draft, providing a considerable downfield threat while showcasing a knack for securing contested passes during his time with the Buckeyes. It could prove to be a masterstroke by GM Mike Borgonzi if Tate develops as many of his former Ohio State counterparts have (see Jaxon Smith-Njigba). He's never been a No. 1 receiver at Ohio State, so his ability to grow into that role remains to be seen.
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After passing on Ohio State edge Arvell Reese at No. 4, the Titans traded back into the first round to fill that need with Auburn edge rusher Keldric Faulk at No. 31. Faulk is a far different profile to Reese or the No. 2 overall pick, Texas Tech's highly touted edge David Bailey. He's doesn't possess the same athleticism, but at 6-foot-6 and 276 pounds, Faulk's frame should help him become an early contributor in the Titans' front-four. Trust will be needed in Robert Saleh to continue his development.
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On Day 2 the Titans made another trade, moving into the second round to secure Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60. Standing 6-2 and 238 pounds, Hill Jr. possesses the perfect positional build and comes to the Titans with three years of collegiate experience behind him. Last season he was a finalist for the Butkus Award, awarded to college football's top linebacker. His experience and athleticism should give him a shot at starting this season.
The Titans needed an interior offensive lineman and checked that box with Carmona. The 6-5, 316-pound lineman played much of his college career at left tackle, first at San Jose State before transferring to Arkansas, where he was pushed to left guard in 2025. Carmona only allowed one sack at guard last season, earning second team All-SEC honors.
Harrison Campbell can be reached at hcampbell@usatodayco.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccamp.
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