Tennessee Titans select 'defensive menace' in Matt Miller's 2026 NFL mock draft
The one thing Borgonzi hasn't done, though, is bring in a true edge rusher. Perhaps this is why ESPN's Matt Miller projects that the Titans will change that in his latest 2026 NFL mock draft.
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson*
Tennessee has long needed a premier edge rusher, and Parker is definitely that. Not only did the 6-foot-3, 265-pound junior have 11 sacks last season, but he also forced six fumbles. He would be an ideal fit in the Titans' 3-4 base defense thanks to his ability to play in space and rush from multiple alignments. His quickness off the corner is the best in the class when watching last season's tape. While the Titans could use offensive help, Parker is the defensive menace they desire.
Currently, the Titans are projected to have the third pick in the 2026 NFL draft. This is subject to change, of course, as these projections are based on simulations of what a team might do in a given season. Remember that the Washington Commanders weren't expected to have more than a handful of wins in 2024, and they went to the NFC Championship behind Jayden Daniels.
No, Cam Ward is not Jayden Daniels, nor does anyone expect him to be. The point is that the Titans' draft position has yet to be determined. However, they do need an edge rusher, and Parker certainly fits the bill for a first-round pick, so it's not unfathomable that this could happen.
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