2026 NFL Draft: 5 center prospects who could interest Titans

The Tennessee Titans have addressed a significant portion of their needs in free agency, but still have some work to do in the draft. One of their biggest questions as the draft nears is at center after releasing Lloyd Cushenberry and watching backup Corey Levin sign with the Atlanta Falcons. The Titans do have an inexperienced 2025 draft pick, Jackson Slater, who many projected as a center, and signed Aaron Schlottmann and Trey Hill in free agency, but could use some more competition on the roster.

With the free agent market mostly tapped out, the Titans may have to address the position in the draft, and here are five prospects who could be on their radar. Jake Slaughter - Florida Slaughter is an experienced center for the Gators who has three years of SEC starting experience, has shown growth throughout his career, and still has some upside to tap into. At 6-foot-5, 303 pounds, he has the size and athleticism for the position, and proved he could handle it with a solid performance at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.

Sam Hecht - Kansas State Heckt is a polarizing prospect who may lack the high ceiling that teams are looking for. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound pivot is a smart and technically sound blocker who battles through the whistle. He may not have upside on some prospects, but he gets the job done and could be a mid- to late-round value.

Connor Lew - Auburn Lew is arguably the top center in this class, but an ACL tear in October has clouded his draft slot. A solid, well-rounded prospect, Lew is a strong run blocker and has grown in pass protection since entering the starting lineup as a freshman. Forecasted as a potential Day 2 pick prior to the injury, he has the skill set to be a long-term solution at center for a team willing to take a risk.