Regrading Tennessee Titans' 2026 NFL Draft picks at the bye

The Tennessee Titans entered their bye week with a 1-7 record, but have shown signs of improvement in their first season under head coach Robert Saleh. The team's draft class in 2026 was polarizing, with grades ranging from an A+ to a C-. This article examines the performance of all eight Titans selections from the April draft class as of November.

The Titans' top draft pick in Round 1, wide receiver Carnell Tate, has developed into the team's top wide receiver and appears to be a long-term answer in the receiving corps, despite some issues with ball security and injuries. Cornerback Anthony Hill Jr. burst onto the scene in the opener, seizing an opportunity and hasn't looked back, playing fast and physical.

Freshman running back Nick Singleton flashed potential during training camp and preseason, but struggled with blitz pickup and limited playing time, leading to a lower grade.

Defensive end Keldric Faulk was a raw pick in Round 1, taking time to develop and seeing limited snaps on the field. However, he showed signs of development and could see increased playing time by season's end. Guard Fernando Carmona was a polarizing pick in Round 5, but proved to be a tremendous value early in 2026, winning the starting right guard opening.

Defensive tackle Jackie Marshall was virtually unknown when he made the 53-man roster, but has yet to see any game action in 2026. Center Pat Coogan played well in training camp and preseason, but has only logged 25 snaps over the first eight games. Tight end Jaren Kanak made some early plays but suffered a season-ending injury and was placed on injured reserve.