The 2026 NFL draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, when the Tennessee Titans will pick at No. 4 overall in Round 1. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on April 24 and Rounds 4-7 on April 25 (ESPN, ABC and ESPN the app).
The Titans have nine total picks: Nos. 4, 35, 66, 101, 142, 144, 184, 194, 225. But how will they use them? Which positions need to be addressed? Which prospects are coming in for visits and getting buzz with the Tennessee front office and coaching staff?
Titans reporter Turron Davenport has the latest intel on the team's draft plans, potential targets and more in the lead-up to the 2026 draft. We will update this page right up until Round 1 begins.
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April 22: If Ohio State edge defender Arvell Reese is on the board when the Titans pick, there's a strong possibility he is the selection at No. 4. The versatile defensive player is more of a projection, but an NFL source said Titans coach Robert Saleh has a specific idea how to use him, similar to the role DeMeco Ryans uses defensive end Will Anderson Jr. in Houston. Ryans' scheme is very similar to the one employed by Saleh.
General manager Mike Borgonzi said Reese is a player who can have an early impact when asked about his projection last week at his pre-draft press conference.
"He's one of the more explosive players that I've ever seen in terms of his burst," Borgonzi said. "With a player like that, you can do a lot early. You can use them in that Spinner position, Joker, however you want to call it. You certainly see the flashes there of him being a dominant pass rusher."
Ideally the Titans would like to trade back and acquire more picks. But if they can't find a taker and the Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love, there's a good chance Reese is the pick.
Tennessee on hand for WR Jordyn Tyson's workout
April 18: Borgonzi said the team has no concerns about Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson's medical concerns.
"We take all [the] medical information," Borgonzi said during his pre-draft press conference last Thursday. "It wasn't concerning to us at the end of the day. But every team might see it differently though."
The Titans were among 20 teams in attendance at Tyson's workout to watch him run routes Friday. While Tyson is an unlikely selection for Tennessee at No.4 overall, he could be an option if the Titans decided to move back in the draft. Borgonzi said at the annual league meetings a couple of weeks ago that Tennessee would be open to trading back.
When asked about trading back last Thursday, Borgonzi said they'll remain "flexible and fluid where they're at" because they identified a "handful of players" they really like at No. 4 overall."
Borgonzi likes cluster of options at No. 4
April 16: Borgonzi likes their options at No. 4 because there are enough guys they feel comfortable taking at fourth overall regardless of who the Jets (No. 2 pick) and Cardinals (No. 3) take. Borgonzi said the franchise is ready to draft today.
"There's a cluster of players up there that we really like," Borgonzi said during his pre-draft presser. "I think we'll have some really good options there at four."
Borgonzi mentioned the "Ohio State linebacker and safety" along with Love when asked about top prospects. He admitted this year's group has more impactful players at non-premium positions. He also called Reese one of the most explosive players he's ever seen.
Bailey the latest pass rusher to visit
April 14: The Titans hosted Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey last week. Bailey led the FCS with 14.5 sacks last season. Titans new coach Robert Saleh made it clear the team is open to selecting another pass rusher despite their recent offseason investment on the front line highlighted by the addition of John Franklin-Myers.
"You can sign 10 of them, and I'd still want more," Saleh said at last month's annual league meeting.
The Titans have also hosted Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. and Reese. Sitting at No.4 overall, Tennessee is primed to add a game changer. In Saleh's eyes, the game changer is not limited to offense.
"When you're drafting that high -- or really at any spot -- it's 'Who can change the game in one play?'" Saleh said. "And edge rushers can change the game in one play."
Could Titans go ILB at pick No. 4?
April 8: Inside linebacker must be addressed as the transition to coach Robert Saleh's defense takes place. Saleh's defense requires a more rangy linebacker to roam the middle of the field.
"The Mike linebacker, he's hook to hook," Saleh explained to local media at the annual NFL league meetings in Phoenix. "He's basically monitoring the hash marks. There are times where he has to expand a little bit based on the team we're getting."
Borgonzi said the Titans will draft the best player on their board regardless of premium position when they pick at No. 4 overall. Despite not having a top-30 visit scheduled, could linebacker Sonny Styles fit perfectly into the middle of Saleh's defense?
The team hosted Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson for a visit on Tuesday, the day the Titans started offseason activities. Jefferson is more suited to play weakside linebacker and fill a special teams role.