Titans named a team that needs to draft a wide receiver in 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft class doesn't feature many top-tier wide receivers, but it is absolutely full of quality receivers who can provide depth and rotational value. The Tennessee Titans have nine picks in the upcoming draft, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them use a pick on a wide receiver.

A recent article by the Around the NFL staff had four of its members pick which team most needs to draft a wide receiver this year. NFL & Fantasy Content writer Matt Okada picked the Titans.

While teams like the Patriots and Ravens need a WR1, they have had success behind efficient quarterbacks despite lacking a key playmaker in the pass game. The Titans, however, have a fledgling quarterback in Cam Ward -- drafted No. 1 overall last year -- and totaled just three wins in each of the last two seasons. Tennessee must find a legitimate top target for Ward to improve last season's 30th-ranked passing attack, possibly by trading down from fourth overall, trading up into the late first round or hitting on a WR prospect on Day 2.

Calvin Ridley is the Titans' top wide receiver, and he is currently supported by Elic Ayomanor, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Chimere Dike, while Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger provide tight end backup. The Titans don't necessarily need to get younger at wide receiver, but given the number of quality role players in this draft class, it would be prudent to bring one to Nashville.

It's not very likely the Titans will trade down from 4th overall, but anything is possible with the right offer. Trading up to get a second pick in the first round is plausible, but not likely. The Titans don't need to do that for a wide receiver, not when there are many likely to be available in later rounds. What they might do, though, is figure out how to trade for more draft capital. That could look a few different ways, one of them being trading down for a later first-round pick and adding another pick in a later round.

Other teams selected were the Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, and New Orleans Saints.

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