The Tennessee Titans are less than two weeks from concluding a challenging 2025 season and are currently projected to select in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL draft. Tennessee currently holds the fifth pick but is improving each week and could add some wins in the final weeks, which could impact its positioning. 

With the coaching staff for 2026 still unknown, the Titans will attempt to build around rookie quarterback Cam Ward, who has established himself as a future leader of the organization. With needs at cornerback, edge, and wide receiver, they could use as much draft capital as possible. 

With college bowl season underway, Titans scouts have one final significant opportunity to evaluate top prospects in live game settings. They will continue their evaluations on Friday, when three bowl games are scheduled.

Here is a quick breakdown of the players the Titans should have their eyes on today.

GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern

Player spotlight: Northwestern tackle Caleb Tiernan

The Titans’ offensive line has been playing better in recent weeks, and appears to have its tackles set for the future, but you can never have too many quality offensive linemen. Northwestern tackle Calbe Tierman is the top prospect in the GameAbove Sports Bowl, and one that scouts should keep an eye on. 

Here is what Draft Wire has to say about Tierman:

The 6-7, 329-pound left tackle is a solid day two prospect, but his “homecoming” game could provide a great opportunity to solidify second round status. Tiernan is very solid in pass protection, and if he improves his run-blocking, he could become a Ronnie Stanley type of player. 

The 31-year-old Ravens LT has been the anchor to Baltimore’s offensive line, leading the way for a primarily ground-oriented attack. Tiernan has been the Wildcats linchpin this season, in a similar manner.  

Other players of note:

Northwestern EDGE Anto SakaNorthwestern WR Griffin WildeNorthwestern DB Fred Davis IINorthwestern QB Preston StoneCentral Michigan DB Brenden DeasfernandesCentral Michigan WR Stephan Bracey Jr.Central Michigan DL Keyshawn HaydenRate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota

Player spotlight: Minnesota DL Anthony Smith

The Titans have significant questions at edge, and Smith has the body type that the current regime has been attracted to in the 2025 season. Much like Dre’Mont Jones and Jihad Ward, Smith profiles in a similar versatile fashion and could be an intriguing mid-round option if the Titans maintain their current philosophy. 

Here is what Draft Wire had to say about Smith:

At 6-foot-6, 285 pounds, the Shippensburg, PA native has the ideal size and optimal length for an NFL DE/Edge rusher.

However, he also has the versatility to play on the inside as well. He doesn’t line up in the interior all too often, but the fact that he can should help augment his draft stock quite a bit.

Smith could opt to return to Minnesota in 2026, but has not yet made that call.

Other players of note:

Minnesota RB Darius TaylorMinnesota TE Jameson GeersMinnesota S Aidan GousbyMinnesota S Kerry BrownMinnesota OL Greg JohnsonMinnesota DL Deven EasternMinnesota EDGE Jaxon HowardNew Mexico WR Keagan JohnsonNew Mexico EDGE Darren AguSERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Florida International vs. UTSA

Player spotlight: UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr.

The Titans could look to add to their backfield next season and will have some questions to answer about Tony Pollard as the offseason begins. Tennessee still has Tyjae Spears, but rookie Kalel Mullings has battled injuries and remains an unknown. Plus, with a new staff, they could look to add another back to the competition.

In 11 games this season, Henry rushed for 1,045 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 6.9 yards per carry. He also hauled in 18 receptions for 144 yards and two additional touchdowns.

“One guy’s not going to stop him,” CSU coach Jay Norvell said in September, via Yahoo! Sports. “We have to do a good job of corralling them and putting edges on the defense, of guys playing their gap responsibility and filling and tackling as a unit.”

Other players of note:

FIU RB Kejon OwensUTSA LB Shad Banks Jr.