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Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh Reportedly Covets Specific āGame-Changingā Prospect at No. 4
TL;DR
The Tennessee Titans are set to choose a prospect with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, likely focusing on a running back, pass-rusher, or linebacker. Coach Robert Saleh is reportedly interested in Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, who had an impressive season with 14.5 sacks.
Key points
- Tennessee Titans have the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Coach Robert Saleh is interested in David Bailey from Texas Tech
- Bailey had 14.5 sacks and a 21.3% pressure rate in the 2025 season
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Barring a trade, the Tennessee Titans are less than 48 hours away from deciding on which prospect theyāll select with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most expect the Titans to go with either a running back, pass-rusher, or linebacker.
Back when Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi initially spoke on Tennesseeās plans with the fourth overall pick, they stated that they would go with the best player available. Many came away from that with the belief that the Titans would be targeting Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love (if heās available), as heās the top-ranked prospect on the draft boards of several evaluators.
Yet, that may not be the case at all.
Recently, Essentially Sportsā NFL insider Tony Pauline revealed his intel, stating that Texas Techās edge rusher David Bailey is the āgame-changer new head coach Robert Saleh covets.ā
āI mentioned from the Senior Bowl that edge rusher David Bailey fits the Titans defense like a duck on water, and Iām told he is the game-changer new head coach Robert Saleh covets.Ā Bailey led the FBS in the 2025 season with 14.5 sacks and a 21.3 % pressure rate.Ā Yet itās unlikely the Texas Tech product falls into the Titansā laps.ā
Tony Pauline on Titans draft plans
Thatās fine, but there may be a problem. What if Bailey is the pass-rusher that the Jets covet at No. 2 as well? Thereās been talk that New York is either down to Arvell Reese or Bailey, and that could toss a wrench into the Titansā plans. Heck, the Cardinals at No. 3 may also decide they want one of this yearās elite pass-rushing prospects and take whoever the Jets donāt take.
In other words, based on Paulineās reporting, it doesnāt appear that Jeremiyah Love is Tennesseeās top prospect, but it is also smokescreen season, so you never really know.
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Q&A
Who is the top prospect the Tennessee Titans are considering for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Titans are reportedly considering Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, who is seen as a game-changer by Coach Robert Saleh.
What were David Bailey's stats during the 2025 college football season?
David Bailey led the FBS in the 2025 season with 14.5 sacks and had a pressure rate of 21.3%.
What position are the Tennessee Titans likely to draft with the fourth overall pick?
The Titans are expected to draft either a running back, pass-rusher, or linebacker with the fourth overall pick.
