The 2026 NFL Draft is here after a grueling offseason process featuring all-star games, the Combine, and prospect visits. Teams will finally rest after a marathon weekend full of intrigue and mystery throughout the draft process. The Titans are no different, as they could go in any direction after a wild spending spree in free agency with their fourth overall selection. Which path will the Titans choose in this final mock draft before the party starts in Pittsburgh?
Tennessee Titans Continue Offensive Rebuild In Final Mock Draft
1.4 Rueben Bain, Jr / EDGE / Miami
The Titans spent big money to fortify their defensive line, but need more perimeter firepower. Enter Rueben Bain of Miami Hurricanes fame. The questions about his length or lack thereof have persisted, but he’s simply a great football player. Bain played a pivotal role in revitalizing the long-dormant Hurricanes program with his great pass-rushing talent. He’s a physical force to be reckoned with, no matter which position he plays, and gets to enjoy the tutelage of Robert Saleh in this mock draft. The former Hurricane pass rusher will get the chance to learn from some of the best at it in the league with JFM and Jeffery Simmons. He doesn’t have to be thrust into a starting role just yet.
2.35 Denzel Boston / WR / Washington
Tennessee needs a receiver despite the big-ticket signing of Wan’Dale Robinson because Calvin Ridley is compromised health-wise. The team made the surprising decision to retain his services despite the horrific injury and inconsistency, but it could be his final season in Nashville. Boston is the last of Kalen DeBoer’s star receiver recruits before the coach left for Alabama. He’s a tall, physical receiver who profiles as a true “X” receiver with underrated lateral quickness. He would give Cam Ward another young perimeter option to grow with, relieving the burden on Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor to be great immediately.
3.66 Keylan Rutledge / G / Georgia Tech
Rutledge is a junkyard dog who has been rising steadily since the 2025 season began. He began his career at Middle Tennessee State before transferring to Georgia Tech in 2024. While he isn’t the most physically gifted, he attacks defenders and doesn’t let go. Tennessee needs a starter at guard due to the departure of Kevin Zeitler as a free agent, and Rutledge would fit in seamlessly. The Titans would do well to snag the former Yellow Jackets standout at this point in the third round.
4.101 Will Lee III / CB / Texas A&M
The Titans signed Cor’Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor to big deals, yes, but they need cornerback depth because of the failure of L’Jarius Sneed’s tenure. Lee would fit in as that depth piece in a remodeled corner room behind the two starters. He started his career at the junior college level before transferring to Kansas State and then to Texas A&M. The former Aggies corner is an explosive athlete that a team could take a chance on in the early stages of Day 3. Tennessee needs all the secondary help it can get its hands on.
5.142 Jager Burton / OL / Kentucky
Burton is a versatile interior offensive lineman who plied his trade in the hinterlands of Kentucky football. He possesses experience at both guard spots and played center in 2025, where he was effective. Tennessee needs a starting center with the release of Lloyd Cushenberry, and his replacement, Austin Schlottman, seems like a placeholder. Burton could come in and immediately start as a rookie in a class where several could start after a barren 2025 rookie class.
5.144 Kaleb Elarms- Orr / LB / TCU
Elarms-Orr started at Cal before transferring to TCU in 2024 to finish out his collegiate career. He’s an explosive athlete with the quickness and production that teams covet in linebackers. KEO was extremely productive, logging over 270 combined tackles, 19 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and eight PBUs in three seasons. He is a tremendous athlete who can sit and develop behind starters Cody Barton and Cedric Gray before taking over next season.
6.184 J’Mari Taylor / RB / Virginia
Taylor is a bowling ball runner with immense production as a receiver out of the backfield. He’s a bit on the smaller side at 5’9 200, but is built like Maurice Jones-Drew in a way. He started his career at HBCU North Carolina Central before transferring to Virginia for his final season. The Cavaliers’ star rusher went for two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and has 29 touchdowns in that period. A true dual-threat runner who has caught over 100 receptions for almost 900 yards and ten touchdowns. While Tennessee employs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, questions remain about the duo. Taylor could fit right in as an RB3 who could usurp one of their jobs in 2027. He could beat out the thin depth chart behind Pollard and Spears.
6.194 Zane Durant / DL / Penn State
Durant is a versatile athlete who played seemingly everywhere for the Penn State defense in his career, but he’s an IDL at heart. The former PSU defensive lineman is a solid athlete (like most Penn State guys) and participated in the Senior Bowl before the Combine. He made the “Freaks” list produced by Bruce Feldman in 2025, so that’s a box checked in his favor. Teams will love his versatility and athleticism. Tennessee needs a bit of both, as its depth chart behind the starters is thin on youngsters who can develop.
7.225 Keagen Trost / OT / Missouri
For their final pick in this mock draft, the Titans dip into the Show Me State and take an offensive tackle from the Tigers. Trost is an underrated prospect who could surprise a few folks by going earlier than expected. He’s experienced just about everything in his career with seven schools on his CV. It can be a blessing as teams will love his scheme versatility. However, teams won’t love his testing numbers, but he did play offensive tackle, a position that is dire. Right tackle JC Latham is unproven and needs competition. Dan Moore, Jr is Dan Moore, Jr (sadly).
