{"id":648092,"date":"2026-01-02T12:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/648092\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:46:12","slug":"titans-draft-pair-of-pass-rushers-dominate-in-college-football-playoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/648092\/","title":{"rendered":"Titans draft: Pair of pass rushers dominate in College Football Playoff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiccitymiracles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee Titans<\/a> will almost certainly enter the 2026 NFL Draft needing to address their pass rush. Though free agency comes first, there aren\u2019t any legitimate impact EDGEs scheduled to hit the open market. The list could include Trey Hendrickson, Kwity Paye, and Boye Mafe. Hendrickson is an aging asset, and Mafe\/Paye are quality football players at best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The draft represents the Titans\u2019 best opportunity to upgrade the EDGE position. Other positions could garner first-round consideration, especially wide receiver. But The Titans don\u2019t have a single starting-caliber defensive end under contract for next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">With Mike Borgonzi and his scouting staff evaluating the ongoing College Football Playoff closely, two potential top-10 picks have thrived at pass rusher. Miami\u2019s Rueben Bain Jr. and Texas Tech\u2019s David Bailey were outstanding in their respective games. The Titans should have both Bain on Bailey on their shortlist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">There\u2019s been so much debate over Bain\u2019s true NFL Draft stock. The Athletic analyst Dane Brugler recently claimed some NFL scouts see Bain as a defensive tackle instead of the EDGE spot he\u2019s currently playing, prompting some Day Two (Round 2\/3) grades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Bain has responded to that national criticism by putting forth two incredible performances in back-to-back CFP wins. He helped his Hurricanes upset No. 2 Ohio State on Wednesday. Bain had a sack and multiple tackles for loss. He helped Miami control the line of scrimmage and stifle the Buckeyes offense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Bailey was all over the field for Texas Tech against Oregon. With Bain and Arvell Reese facing positional questions, his evaluation is far clearer. Bailey is an athletic pass rusher with long arms and first-step speed and explosiveness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Titans had to be impressed with both Bailey and Bain. They\u2019ll continue scouting them closely throughout the pre-draft process. Both prospects are potential first-round picks for Borgonzi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Tennessee Titans will almost certainly enter the 2026 NFL Draft needing to address their pass rush. 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