April 1, 2026, 5:01 p.m. ET
The Tennessee Titans will have their choice of nearly any top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft when they step to the podium with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round.
The Titans’ running game is already anchored by Tony Pollard, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2025. Behind him, Tyjae Spears provides a dangerous change-of-pace option capable of making plays in multiple ways. The offensive backfield is far from Tennessee’s most pressing need. Still, the Titans could face a tough decision at No. 4: selecting perhaps the best overall prospect in the draft or another elite talent at a position of greater urgency.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has the Titans selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the fourth overall pick.
The Titans grab an explosive three-down back to help take pressure off Cam Ward, then look to target wide receiver later in the draft.
Love did not place third in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting by accident. His 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns paint a clear picture of his standout junior season at Notre Dame. Beyond the numbers, Love’s elite athleticism, speed, and tackle-evading ability make him a coveted prospect—one that many teams may come to regret passing on.
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After selecting Love, the Titans could still find several standout wide receivers available as early as the second round, including Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. and Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell II—dynamic playmakers the franchise would be well-positioned to develop.