The Tennessee Titans are seeking to trade down in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to acquire additional draft capital. Despite a lack of elite talent at the top, the depth of the draft may attract teams looking to move up.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Mike Borgonzi of the Tennessee Titans speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Mike Borgonzi of the Tennessee Titans speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images
I’ve been a little MIA for the last couple of weeks. I work in accounting, and as you can probably imagine, this is the craziest time of the year for me. The good news is we are just a little more than two days away from “tax season” being over.
With that being said, one of the things that I have been seeing a lot of is that the Tennessee Titans are one of the teams looking to move down in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s not really news. The Titans have made no secret of their desire to add extra draft capital. There is a lack of blue-chip talent at the top of the draft, but it is a deep draft by all accounts.
Of course, the fact that there is a lack of blue-chip talent in this draft is going to make it more difficult to trade down, but hey, it just takes one team to fall in love with a guy in order to move up a few spots to get him.
In the above-linked article, Breer mentions Arvell Reese and Jeremiyah Love as two players that teams could be willing to trade up to draft. It would be great for the Titans to be able to add extra picks, but the most important thing is that they come away from night one with a player who can make an immediate impact on the field.
So you play Mike Borgonzi, if the draft goes Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey, Arvell Reese, would you rather the Titans stay and take Love, or trade down a few spots and take the best player on their board that’s still available?
Q&A
Why are the Tennessee Titans looking to move down in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Titans aim to acquire extra draft capital due to a lack of blue-chip talent at the top of the draft.
What challenges do the Titans face in trading down during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The main challenge is the limited elite talent available, which may make it harder to find a team willing to trade up.
How could the depth of the 2026 NFL Draft influence the Titans' strategy?
The depth of the draft may entice teams to trade up for specific players, potentially allowing the Titans to successfully move down.
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