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Tennessee Titans select G Fernando Carmona: Here's how X reacted
TL;DR
The Tennessee Titans selected guard Fernando Carmona from Arkansas with the 142nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. This choice surprised many, as it was the team's first offensive lineman selected in the draft.
Key points
- Tennessee Titans selected Fernando Carmona in the 2026 NFL draft
- Carmona played guard and previously left tackle at Arkansas
- He was the Titans' first offensive lineman selected in the draft
- Social media showed mixed reactions to the pick
- Carmona has notable college statistics with minimal penalties
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The Tennessee Titans had the second pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft, and they used it to select guard Fernando Carmona out of Arkansas. It was a surprise to many that the Titans waited until the 142nd overall pick to select an offensive lineman, but they did bring in another young, big guy to help protect rising quarterback Cam Ward. Carmona was initially a left tackle at Arkansas, but switched to guard during his senior season, giving the Titans both depth and flexibility with him on the roster. Here's how social media reacted to the Titans' fifth-round selection, Fernando Carmona.
Sold, enough said! I’m ready for Fernando Carmona to make an impact for @Titans. #Titanup
— Ed Gordo (@EdGordo6) April 25, 2026 New #Titans G Fernando Carmona on joining the Titans:"All the people in the building are incredible... I'm excited to show my worth and work my way up the ranks." #TitanUp#NFLDraft
— 104-5 The Zone 📻 (@1045TheZone) April 25, 2026 Fernando Carmona addressed this incident from 2024 with us in his first media availability
Says it was a moment he had to grow from and was extremely embarrassed by. Not the player or person that he is. Says he’s had to own it and be better from it.
Obviously, the Titans were…
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) April 25, 2026 Fernando Carmona is a name that I have come across but did not get a chance to evaluate - I won’t instant react this pick for that reason.
Based on the little I have seen, he has a ton of experience and I believe was a captain. I do remember a lot of Mike Washingtons big runs…
Q&A
Who did the Tennessee Titans draft in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Tennessee Titans drafted guard Fernando Carmona from Arkansas with the 142nd overall pick.
What position did Fernando Carmona play at Arkansas?
Fernando Carmona initially played left tackle at Arkansas before switching to guard during his senior season.
How did social media react to the Titans selecting Fernando Carmona?
Social media reactions included excitement about Carmona's potential impact and discussions about his versatility and past experiences.
What are Fernando Carmona's notable statistics from college?
Carmona played over 3,200 snaps, allowed only 1 sack and 5 pressures in 790 offensive snaps, and had just 6 penalties in 2025.
