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Titans' Pat Coogan named Day 3 draft pick who could start in 2026
TL;DR
Tennessee Titans' sixth-round pick Pat Coogan is projected to compete for a starting role in 2026. He joins other rookies like Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk, who are expected to make an immediate impact.
Key points
- Pat Coogan was drafted in the sixth round, No. 194 overall.
- He is projected to compete for a starting role in 2026.
- Coogan played a significant role in Indiana's championship run.
- He has experience against elite draft choices from Notre Dame and Indiana.
- Austin Schlottmann, the current center, has limited starting experience.
Austin SchlottmannCarnell TateKeldric FaulkAnthony Hill Jr.
At first glance, it looks like the Tennessee Titans landed at least three rookie starters from their 2026 draft class, as Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, and Anthony Hill Jr. all project to be impact players on day one.
But those three may not be the only rookies tasked with significant roles in their first season in Nashville. In fact, Chad Reuter of NFL.com believes sixth-round pick Pat Coogan is one of 16 Day 3 rookies who could start for their team in 2026.
Rank 13 - Pat Coogan - Indiana - Tennessee Titans
Drafted: Round 6, No. 194
Center Austin Schlottmann signed a two-year contract to reunite with Brian Daboll, the former Giants head coach who now serves as Titans offensive coordinator. Schlottmann has never started more than four games in any of his seven NFL seasons, though. Coogan's a stud in the middle of the line and was a major part of Indiana's championship run. He very well might get a chance to start as a rookie.
Coogan is definitely a high-floor prospect who looks the part of an NFL center. While he may lack the elite measurables of some selected before him, he is experienced and has played well against some elite draft choices during his time at Notre Dame and Indiana.
The Titans will have competition for the center position, and there is no doubt Coogan will be in the mix.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Pat Coogan named Day 3 draft pick who could start in 2026
Q&A
Who is Pat Coogan and what position does he play?
Pat Coogan is a sixth-round draft pick for the Tennessee Titans, playing as a center.
What are the expectations for Pat Coogan in the 2026 NFL season?
Pat Coogan is expected to compete for a starting position in the 2026 NFL season, alongside other impactful rookies.
Which other rookies are projected to start for the Tennessee Titans in 2026?
Alongside Pat Coogan, rookies Carnell Tate, Keldric Faulk, and Anthony Hill Jr. are also projected to be starters for the Titans in 2026.