With NFL teams taking a break from mid-June to mid-July, we are currently in the slowest period of the offseason. However, football enthusiasts have reason to be optimistic as there are only three weeks remaining before the start of training camp. This will lead into the preseason and the regular season set to begin the week of September 7.
In preparation, we have conducted training camp previews and scrutinized the top position battles for each of the 32 NFL teams. Our current focus is on one rookie from every team who has the potential to secure a starting position during training camp. Today, we examine the Tennessee Titans.
Tennessee’s 2026 Draft Class
- Carnell Tate, WR, Round 1
- Keldric Faulk, DE, Round 1
- Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Round 2
- Fernando Carmona, OG, Round 5
- Nicholas Singleton, RB, Round 5
- Jackie Marshall, DT, Round 6
- Pat Coogan, C, Round 6
- Jaren Kanak, TE, Round 7
The Titans made a significant investment by selecting Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. Holding him back is unlikely, particularly with the competition among wide receivers heating up. Wan’dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley, and Elic Ayomanor are also eager to make their mark in camp.
Keldric Faulk, however, is the name to watch. Last year, the Titans struggled with their pass-rush performance. If not for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons securing 11 sacks, their ranking in sacks would have significantly plummeted.
Jihad Ward, the Titans’ second-leading sacker, is now a free agent. Meanwhile, others like Dre’Mont Jones, Arden Key, and T’Vondre Sweat, who were important to the team’s sack count, have moved to new teams. To counter these departures, former New York Jets first-round pick Jermaine Johnson has joined the Titans to strengthen their pass rush. Despite this, Faulk remains a crucial factor.
Following a lackluster season with 30 pressures, 27 hurries, five tackles for loss, and two sacks, Faulk’s sophomore year showcased 45 pressures, 31 hurries, 11 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery, catching the attention of NFL scouts.
Though young and relatively inexperienced, Faulk’s potential is considerable. With Jeffery Simmons leading from the middle, Faulk could become a significant threat coming off the edge.
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