April 3, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ET
Who is the prospect that the Tennessee Titans’ front office walks away from the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft feeling most confident in selecting at No. 4 overall?
According to Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine, the Titans’ dream scenario is assumed by getting the chance to draft Texas Tech outside linebacker David Bailey, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, or Reese’s teammate, linebacker Sonny Styles, with the No. 4 pick.
Bailey, as well as Reese, are two of the most heralded prospects at edge rusher in this year’s draft class. Bailey led the nation in sacks in 2025 with 14.5. His game has the chance to be transcendent at the NFL level. Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers as well as David Bailey is breathtaking to envision.
Reese played as an inside linebacker as well as an edge rusher last season at Ohio State. He even lined up as an interior defensive lineman in 2025. The Titans stand to gain from having a do-it-all linebacker with the physical capabilities that Reese has.
Styles has remarkable athleticism, as put on display at the 2026 NFL Combine, to complement his poise, as well as his awareness on the field as a desirable inside linebacker. He’s viewed as a future green dot defender in the league.
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The Titans’ first line of defense now includes Jermaine Johnson on the outside. Oluwafemi Oladejo also has the chance to play on the edge next season as well, as Titans coach Robert Saleh envisioned at the 2026 NFL Combine.
However, Bailey is a peculiar talent with desirable size, speed as well as strength that fits in the Titans’ lineup like a glove. Reese’s versatility forecasts to give Tennessee the luxury of playing him in their first or second line of defense next season. Styles addresses their second line of defense in 2026.