The Tennessee Titans have completed the 2026 NFL Draft and are projecting their 53-man roster for the upcoming season. Eight draft picks, including WR Carnell Tate and DE Keldric Faulk, are expected to be roster locks.
Key points
Titans completed the 2026 NFL Draft.
Eight players were drafted, including WR Carnell Tate.
DE Keldric Faulk was a first-round pick.
Projected 53-man roster includes draft picks as locks.
Defensive backfield needs may be filled by undrafted free agents.
How we project Titans depth chart, 53-man roster after 2026 NFL Draft
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is complete, let's take a swing at projecting what the Tennessee Titans' 53-man roster will look like come September when the season starts.
The Titans picked eight players in this weekend's draft, including WR Carnell Tate and DE/edge Keldric Faulk in the first round. Let's project all eight of those draft picks as roster locks for now, even though there are at least two who make sense as bubble players because of positional depth. And let's not include any undrafted free agents until they've at least survived the cuts of rookie camp, even if the Titans have a pretty notable need in the defensive backfield that could be filled by any of the tryout players they're hosting.
Here is The Tennessean's position-by-position look at where the Titans' roster stands after the draft.
Q&A
What players were drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2026?
The Titans drafted eight players, including WR Carnell Tate and DE Keldric Faulk in the first round.
How many players are projected to be on the Titans' 53-man roster?
The projection includes eight draft picks as roster locks, with the total expected to be 53 players come September.
What positions are the Titans looking to fill after the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Titans have a notable need in the defensive backfield that could be addressed by undrafted free agents or tryout players.
When does the NFL season start for the Titans after the 2026 Draft?
The NFL season for the Titans is set to start in September following the 2026 Draft.
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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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
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.
It still stands to reason that Will Levis will be traded at some point. That's the assumption here, at least, even if Levis makes it through a couple weeks of camp to show how his shoulder's functioning now.
Maybe this is the year that Martin-Robinson takes a step forward and earns more competitive reps with his roster spot. If not, the Titans could run with three tight ends or keep Kylen Granson around instead.
