The Tennessee Titans selected Texas linebacker Anthony Hill with the 60th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up from the 69th spot. Hill recorded 249 tackles and 17 sacks in his college career.
Key points
Tennessee Titans selected Anthony Hill in the 2026 NFL Draft
Hill was picked 60th overall after a trade with the Chicago Bears
He recorded 249 tackles and 17 sacks at Texas
Robert Saleh is the Titans' first-year coach
Mike Borgonzi is the second-year general manager
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Tennessee Titans pick Texas LB Anthony Hill in 2nd round of NFL draft
The Tennessee Titans chose Texas linebacker Anthony Hill with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 24 after moving up from 69 in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
The 6-foot-2, 238-pounder had 249 tackles, including 31.5 for a loss, and 17 sackes in 40 career games with the Longhorns.
First-year coach Robert Saleh and second-year general manager Mike Borgonzi made two selections ahead of Hill, both in the first around on April 23.
The Titans are coming off their second consecutive 3-14 season and haven't had a winning record since 2021.
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.
Q&A
Who did the Tennessee Titans draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Tennessee Titans drafted Texas linebacker Anthony Hill with the 60th overall pick.
What were Anthony Hill's college statistics at Texas?
Anthony Hill had 249 tackles, including 31.5 for a loss, and 17 sacks in 40 career games at Texas.
Why did the Titans trade up in the NFL Draft?
The Titans traded up from the 69th pick to the 60th overall pick to select Anthony Hill.
Who are the key figures in the Titans' draft decisions?
First-year coach Robert Saleh and second-year general manager Mike Borgonzi were key figures in the Titans' draft decisions.
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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.
Who have the Titans picked so far in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Titans have made four picks so far in the draft.
First round:Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State (fourth overall)
Seventh round: Pick 225 (from Chiefs through Cowboys)
Paul Skrbina is a sports enterprise reporter covering the Predators, Titans, Nashville SC, local colleges and local sports for The Tennessean. Reach him at pskrbina@tennessean.com and on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) @paulskrbina.
