Titans land multiple top picks in ESPN NFL draft rankings
ESPN’s post-draft rankings featured multiple Titans selections among the top picks, praising Tennessee’s value and overall fit.
The 2026 NFL Draft continues to dominate the headlines (mostly), and the Tennessee Titans remain prevalent in those talks after making eight selections. Their strategy involved being aggressive in selecting players who can solve huge needs throughout their roster. ESPN's NFL draft analyst, Matt Miller, seemed to agree with their draft output, as he ranked several of their picks throughout the seven rounds in his top-100 ranking of the best picks.
Here are the selections that made the list, their rankings, and his explanation for why they made it. 21. WR Carnell Tate (Round 1, Pick 4) Final overall ranking : No.
9 This was the first real surprise, with the Titans selecting Tate with Reese and Styles on the board, but that doesn't mean it was a bad pick. Tate checks off a huge need for a team that lacks a true future WR1. Calvin Ridley is 31 years old, and although he has two years left on his contract, the Titans needed to start planning long-term, even after adding Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency.
Tate was my WR2 in the class, but his route-running skills and sure-handed nature are exactly what second-year quarterback Cam Ward needs. Creating a young QB-WR combo who can grow together is great team-building. 24.