Titans rookie report: Carnell Tate not alone with the arrow pointing up, updates for all draft picks and notable UDFA in OTAs
Tennessee Titans OTAs have wrapped. We update every 2026 NFL draft pick and note a few undrafted free agents who finished strong.
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up the voluntary OTA phase of the NFL offseason Thursday and the team has seen flashes from many different members of its rookie class early on.
Receiver Carnell Tate is the headliner of the group as the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he’s not alone. New back up quarterback Mitch Trubkisky said after Thursday’s practice that his new teammates might be young, but have a lot of talent.
With OTA practices done and mandatory minicamp next week, let’s go around the rookie room with an update on each of the Titans 2026 draft picks. I’ll add a couple undrafted free agents to keep an eye on deeper in the summer.
Wide Receiver Carnell Tate: Round 1, 4 overall
It’s no surprise or secret that the former Ohio State looks the next one up in the line of great Buckeyes receivers that turn into high end NFL pass catchers.
From the jump Tate was making plays down the field from QB Cam Ward catching three touchdowns in the first open practice to the media. Thinks cooled off some, as it was an impossible pace to keep up, but Tate belongs. Can he keep it up and establish himself as WR1? We have to stay patient.
DE Keldric Faulk: Round 1, 31 overall / DT Jackie Marshall: Round 6, 184 overall
Defensive and offensive linemen are tough ones to evaluate during OTAs as the league’s CBA does its best to limit physicality without pads present.
Faulk and Marshall both have been consistently getting extra focused work with assistant defensive line coach Tanzel Smart before practice.
Monday’s practice saw a notable moment where Faulk beat his man to put pressure on the QB. It was one of those plays during practice where you can argue all day about whether or not it would have been a sack in a real game.
LB Anthony Hill Jr.: Round 2, 60 overall
Hill started off hot with an interception against Hendon Hooker on the first day the media was present (May 21). Linebacker coach Dave Borgonzi said they’re throwing everything at the former Texas Longhorn to see what he retains.
One thing Hill is not retaining: body fat. Robert Saleh said Thursday that his report one Hill showed that he lost “a couple points” of his body fat percentage when referencing the rookie class getting back into football shape following the draft cycle.
OL Fernando Carmona: Round 5, 142 overall / Pat Coogan: Round 6, 194 overall
See above about Faulk and Marshall.
But, I can say that Coogan has been working as Trubisky’s center more often than not. Since Trubisky joined the voluntary practices Monday, he has been taking the reps following Ward.
Carmona’s battle for the right guard spot has more traffic in front of him with veteran Cordell Volson and second year player Jackson Slater.
RB Nick Singleton: Round 5, 165 overall
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how quickly Singleton has gotten back on the practice field after his Jones fracture injury/surgery in late winter.
After missing the first week of OTAs, Singleton worked back in the mix. Saleh made it clear Thursday that Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are this team’s “bell cows” at the position, but Singleton feels like he’s next in a crowded room.
TE Jaren Kanak: Round 7, 225 overall
Kanak has a lot to learn as a tight end when it comes to blocking. He’s only played the position or one year after the majority of his Oklahoma college career was at linebacker.
Catching passes is a different story. Kanak and Will Levis have connected on more than few explosive plays down field in both 7 on 7 and full team periods. The Titans duo looks to be one that could combine for a lot of yards over the corse of three preseason games.
UDFAs to watch moving forward
Speaking of pass catchers, the Titans have two undrafted rookies to note from OTAs.
- Tyren Montgomery has an incredible football story of how he got here, from being a walk-on for the LSU basketball team, through the flag football circuit, Nichols D1 college football, to DIII John Carroll. He has the physical talent to hang at this level, but more polish needs to be added. Montgomery caught a bomb TD from Levis on Thursday that was met with heavy celebration from his offensive teammates.
- Hank Beatty, the Illinois slot receiver, had a more quiet rise through OTAs. He was mostly unnoticeable, until the last two practices. Beatty ended Tuesday’s session with a fantastic TD catch from Levis. Thursday he was all over the field in a two minute drill period with Trubisky. Beatty’s multiple catches on that drive helped set up a Joey Slye made field goal.
- Latrell McCutchin Sr., cornerback out of Houston, ended his OTAs with a nice interception on Levis Thursday. He’s worth listing due to the Titans CB room being the most thin on the roster. Somebody has an opportunity to make a name for themselves this summer.
- Tackles Rasheed Miller, Louisville, and Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame, both have similar opportunities to the young cornerbacks. Offensive tackle depth roles seem up in the air.
The Titans have mandatory minicamp practices open to the media June 16 and 17 before breaking until training camp in late July.