Titans 2026 NFL Draft: Picks by round, biggest needs, best fits

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft for the Tennessee Titans begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, with a critical need for a wide receiver to support quarterback Cam Ward. Last season, the Titans ranked 30th in passing, highlighting the urgency for talent improvement.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23 in Pittsburgh
Tennessee Titans need a wide receiver
Titans had the 30th-ranked passing attack in 2025
Cam Ward is the No. 1 overall pick from 2025
Chig Okonkwo left for Washington in free agency

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The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off live from Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23 and the latest crop of rookies will be hearing their names called all weekend long. For the Tennessee Titans, the biggest need is an obvious one: Wide receiver.

Improving the talent around 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward is imperative for the quarterback's development. Tennessee had the 30th-ranked passing attack last year, and leading receiver Elic Ayomanor had just 515 receiving yards in 2025. Tight end Chig Okonkwo, who had a team-high 56 receptions, left for Washington in free agency.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Tennessee Titans for this year's draft, including a round-by-round look at picks and a potential trade candidate already on the roster.

Tennessee Titans NFL Draft best prospect fit: LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Per USA TODAY's Ayrton Ostly:

Tennessee built up the defense through free agency but we're sure Robert Saleh would like to find his own Fred Warner in Nashville. Reese may never reach those high standards but he's an incredible athlete who improved to become one of the top prospects in the class regardless of position.

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