{"id":868162,"date":"2026-04-17T05:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/868162\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:51:14","slug":"new-titans-nfl-mock-draft-expert-roundup-for-1st-round-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/868162\/","title":{"rendered":"New Titans NFL Mock Draft Expert Roundup for 1st-Round Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">It&#8217;s another year when the Titans are picking in the top 10. With a new coaching staff moving with urgency following their significant free-agent spending, it feels like they are gearing up to make a huge splash in the draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Ahead of the first round of the draft on April 23, here&#8217;s a look at what experts are projecting the Titans to do with the No. 4 overall pick: <\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25417940-2026-nfl-mock-draft-3-round-predictions-based-latest-br-scouting-dept-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">B\/R NFL Scouting Department<\/a> (4\/15)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">The Tennessee Titans have a choice here. Either they can draft an offensive focal point in Notre Dame&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25248572-nfl-draft-2026-scouting-report-notre-dame-rb-jeremiyah-love\">Jeremiyah Love<\/a>\u00a0or land a defensive centerpiece in Ohio State&#8217;s Sonny Styles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">In this case, Tennessee decides to build around last year&#8217;s No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Love provides instant offense, with the ability to create a Saquon Barkley- or Bijan Robinson-like impact, hence why he&#8217;s in consideration despite playing a non-premium position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">&#8220;The reigning Doak Walker Award winner is an\u00a0elite running back and offensive weapon,&#8221; B\/R scout Damian Parson said. &#8220;He&#8217;s an explosive,\u00a0home run\u00a0threat as a runner and a mismatch for linebackers flexed out as a receiving option. Love would take pressure off Ward&#8217;s shoulders and give the Titans a blue-chip prospect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/draft2026\/story\/_\/id\/48478995\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-mel-kiper-two-rounds-64-picks-final-predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN<\/a> (4\/15)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/draft2026\/story\/_\/id\/48259253\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-two-rounds-64-picks-field-yates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Field Yates, ESPN<\/a> (3\/24)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/draft2026\/story\/_\/id\/48299038\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-seven-rounds-257-picks-projections-matt-miller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Matt Miller, ESPN<\/a> (3\/30)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/lance-zierlein-2026-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-cowboys-hit-the-jackpot-at-no-12-plus-two-trades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Lance Zierlein, NFL.com<\/a> (3\/31)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/daniel-jeremiah-2026-nfl-mock-draft-3-0-rb-jeremiyah-love-lb-sonny-styles-crack-top-five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com<\/a> (3\/17)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7190297\/2026\/04\/15\/nfl-mock-draft-2026-full-seven-rounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dane Brugler, The Athletic<\/a> (4\/15)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Expert: <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/theringer.com\/nfl-draft\/2026\/mock-draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Danny Kelly, The Ringer<\/a> (3\/4)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Selection (No. 4): Edge Rueben Bain Jr., Miami<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">While head coach Robert Saleh could bolster his defensive front, there are strong indications the Titans will select the best skill position player in the draft alongside Cam Ward. Love is an electrifying talent who can provide immediate dynamism to an offense in need of playmakers.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s another year when the Titans are picking in the top 10. 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