Ranking the Tennessee Titans' top-10 prospect options at pick 35 in the 2nd Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

As is always the case when you pick in the top 10 of the NFL draft, we've discussed every Titans possibility more than once at 4th overall. But what they decide to do with their early second round pick could be just as consequential in 2026. Let's take a look at my top-10 realistic options for the Titans to draft at the top of Round 2.

10. CB Brandon Cisse

Tennessee certainly needs help at corner, and South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse is somebody who's going to come off of the board in the second round. But of these 10 players, his game is my least favorite. He's an elite man defender, but his slight frame and lack of ball production in college isn’t something I get too excited about.

9. EDGE TJ Parker

Parker is a player that may come as a surprise this low on the list, since he may very well sneak into the first round when it's all set and done. He's a fantastic run defender with consistent two down impact, but his lack of burst and bend lead to serious inconsistency rushing the passer. It doesn't help that his 2025 production dropped off significantly from what we thought he was becoming in 2024.

8. EDGE R Mason Thomas

Thomas is on the other end of the spectrum as compared to Parker, with a slight frame and a fantastic motor. His get-off and ability to pressure the pocket on money downs is what makes him an attractive second round option. But his short arms make him a significant outlier, and his ability to impact a game on all three downs is a serious question mark.

7. EDGE Zion Young

Young is an edge defender who takes a step up from the two we just discussed. His hulking frame and impressive power allow him to be a consistent run stopper, but his devastating length and brute force allow him to impact the passer on a consistent basis as well. His biggest question is whether or not he can develop a more sophisticated bag of tools as a rusher in the NFL. He stepped it up big time in 2025 as a third down disruptor, but his one dimensional approach needs to be broaden.

6. IOL Emmanuel Pregnon

The Oregon guard is one of a couple OL options who could be on the board for the Titans at pick 35. He's got a nasty play style that shines in the run blocking game. His wide base allows him to pack a nasty punch and anchor well, but he can struggle with lateral movement at times.

5. IOL Chase Bisontis

Bisontis and Pregnon may be a 50/50 split in the league based on which flavor your OL coach prefers. He brings athleticism with excellent foot speed in the run game. He's got a solid punch despite his shorter arms, which sometimes get exploited when he's late with his hands.

4. EDGE Malachi Lawrence

Lawrence combines elite explosiveness off the line with elite 91st percentile length. As is often the case with non-first round edge rushers, his tradeoff is shakiness in run defense. I don't think he's a player who must be confined to passing downs in the NFL if he can develop technically, though. And his refinement out of the box as a pocket disrupter makes him an attractive option.

3. WR Chris Bell

If Bell hadn't torn his ACL late in the 2025 season, I am confident he would've been a first round pick. We too often evoke AJ Brown when discussing big-bodied college receivers with YAC upside, but Bell genuinely deserves the mention. He’s a true X at 6’2 220lbs with an explosive second-gear once the ball is in his hands. With a touch of patience for him to get back to 100%, some team could have the steal of the draft on their hands here.

2. CB Colton Hood

What I’ve learned about Colton Hood’s mindset the past couple months is what puts him over the top for me as a CB prospect. He has exactly the kind of delusional dawg mentality I want my defensive backs to have. And his on-field play matches the mindset. He could be an instant-impact starter.

1. WR Denzel Boston

I remain enamored by the idea of landing Washington WR Denzel Boston at 35. He is not an elite separator. But he has fantastic size at 6’4 210lbs, elite hands, fantastic footwork, and is a proven commodity as a red-zone weapon. He would round out the Titans’ WR room as the starting X.