I’m starting a new tradition of releasing a Titans-centric mock draft based on what I would do if I were in the GM’s seat for the Tennessee Titans. It’s never easy to predict how the board will fall or which prospects might unexpectedly slide, but I’ve done my best to balance realism with my own evaluations and team needs. With that in mind, here is my 2026 NFL Mock Draft for the Titans—built from my perspective as the decision-maker.

• RD 1 (4) - WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona St

  A trade down and still landing him is preferred but in my opinion, he is the clear best WR in this draft and he is the best WR prospect since Jamarr Chase. I understand that he has injury concerns but he bounced back from the major knee surgeries and produced. He did have a couple other non related injuries as well that I'm not too worried about. He gives Cam Ward a true alpha target for the next decade, and his game reminds me of a blend between Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Justin Jefferson—elite route running, separation ability, and playmaking upside.

• RD 2 (35) - EDGE Zion Young, Missouri

  He fits the fast, physical, and violent mold that Robert Saleh looks for on defense. There’s a real chance he comes off the board in the first round, but with how deep this EDGE class is, someone is bound to slide—and he could be the beneficiary. He’s a strong run defender, has the versatility to kick inside on passing downs, and brings real juice as a pass rusher. The combination of motor, physicality, and scheme fit makes him a very appealing option at this spot.

• RD 3 (66) - DB Keionte Scott, Miami

  There is a solid chance that he is gone by time the 3rd round comes around. en you turn on the tape from this past season, you’re looking at a player with legitimate first-round ability. However, age concerns and the possibility that he’s best suited for a primarily nickel role could cause him to slide. He’s the definition of fast and violent—his closing speed as a blitzer is outstanding, and his instincts consistently show up on film. While he can hold up on the outside in a pinch, his best work comes in the box and in the nickel, where his physicality and play recognition truly stand out.

• RD 4 (101) - C Logan Jones, Iowa

  When you look at Iowa offensive lineman, they pretty much stay in the league for 10+ years. Iowa just spits out pro ready NFL lineman. The Rimington Trophy winner is an older prospect with some size limitations that could cause him to fall but I have him as my #1 rated C and could come in and fill the hole at C for the Titans.

• RD 5 (142) - CB Hezekiah Masses, CAL

  He is on the thinner side, weighing in at 179 at the combine but he has some length to him. He is a good all around corner with fantastic instincts and awareness in zone. The thing I like most about him are his ball skills. He had 5 INTs and 13 PBU's this past season, which lead him to 2nd team All American status.

• RD 5 (144) - S Bishop Fitzgerald, USC

  Another guy here that has elite instincts and ball skills, Fitzgerald had 5 INTs as well. He was another All American, that has size/speed concerns for the position but for me, that isn't a huge concern with safety. The most important skill for a Safety is instincts, that's just my opinion.

• RD 6 (184) - TE Tanner Koziol, Houston

  In a deep tight end class, Koziol is a guy that seems to be slipping through the cracks. He has an elite production profile and he has a massive 6'7 frame that could give Cam Ward an elite RZ threat for years to come. I have him as a top 4 TE in this class but he falls late in a ton of mocks.

• RD 6 (194) - WR Eric McAlister, TCU

  My WR9 in a deep class, it seems that potential character concerns have caused him to fly under the radar. Another guy with an elite production profile, ideal size, he is turns into a running back with the ball in his hands.

• RD 7 (225) - LB Shadrach Banks, UTSA

  Another guy that fits the fast and violent mantra, Shad Banks was a starting LB for the TCU team that went to the national championship game a few years back. He is a rangy linebacker, that is a human missile out there.