NFL executives weigh in on Titans' draft class
The Tennessee Titans' 2026 NFL Draft class has drawn mixed but generally positive reactions from league executives. The selection of wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 was seen as a safe, reliable choice for second-year GM Mike Borgonzi. Titans also traded up for edge rusher Keldric Faulk at No. 31, addressing key roster needs.
- ▪NFL executives viewed Carnell Tate as a low-risk, high-character pick with no injury history.
- ▪The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 6 after Tate was selected, signaling strong interest in him.
- ▪Tate was described as a strong, tough receiver who can threaten all three levels of a defense.
- ▪Two of four executives predicted the Titans would select either Tate or Faulk in the top 10.
- ▪Mike Borgonzi, a former Chiefs executive, was praised for stabilizing the Titans' organizational direction.
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