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Bonisiwe Shabane
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For many fans, the writing is already on the wall for their teams’ seasons, and it’s time to look to the future. That means getting an early look at the 2026 NFL draft class, and PFF is here to help. Each week we’ll take an early mock-draft focus on two new teams, starting with the Tennessee Titans, whose current record would have them picking first overall. This is not meant to be a predictive exercise — we aren’t close to knowing the actual draft order — but rather an introduction to expected team needs and potential targets. Think of it this way: this is the one series you can afford to wait on for your team, because the longer it takes for them to appear, the better they are performing on... Bain has developed into an unstoppable, do-all edge defender, carrying on the rich legacy of the institution he represents.

His 93.9 overall grade ranks No. 1 among all edge players in college football and is buoyed by his pass-rush prowess. Through nine games he has amassed five sacks and 50 total pressures, and his 37.4 win rate on true pass sets ranks fifth in the country. The Titans need more dynamic weapons on offense, and Concepcion would provide exactly that. Ranked 27th on the current PFF Big Board, he would be an ideal complement to the big-bodied Elic Ayomanor, whom Tennessee selected in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. In 2025, the Texas A&M receiver has racked up 40 receptions for 629 yards and eight scores and has forced 10 missed tackles after the catch.

His quarterback has a passer rating of 122.7 when targeting him. Tennessee traded cornerback Roger McCreary to the Rams prior to last week’s trade deadline, and he represented the only Titans cornerback this year with an average coverage grade. Rivers uses his natural speed and athleticism to be a menace at the catch point, having already forced eight incompletions in addition to his interception against Illinois in Week 2. The Tennessee Titans are looking at the Miami Hurricanes' 10-3 win against the Texas A&M Aggies in the College Football Playoff and seeing how much disruption Rueben Bain Jr. can cause. Bain had five tackles and three sacks for the Hurricanes in the win as the team held the Aggies to a field goal in the biggest game of the season.

Sports Illustrated writer Daniel Flick conducted a recent mock draft where the Titans selected Bain with the No. 3 overall pick. "Dre’Mont Jones, who Tennessee dealt to the Ravens at the trade deadline on Nov. 3, is still tied for second on the Titans with 4.5 sacks," Flick wrote. "Tennessee sorely needs another pass rusher, or two, to help defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Bain is the draft’s best pure edge defender, pairing elite power with quick hands and a deep bag of moves to dominate offensive linemen on passing and rushing downs.

He’s a high-floor player who should be an early difference maker at the next level." The Titans are a team in need of a strong pass rusher and Bain might be the best in the draft class this year. The only problem is he may not be available when the Titans are on the clock. Week 11 didn't disrupt the NFL hierarchy. Many of the favored teams or those with better records than their opponents finished the week with another victory. A narrow defeat, thanks to a last-minute field goal, kept the Tennessee Titans from fighting for win No.

2 on the season. Tennessee remains the lone one-win team left in the NFL and on track to hold the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row. The Titans took quarterback Cam Ward No. 1 overall this past April, the team's first No. 1 overall pick since the days of the Houston Oilers back in 1978.

After a decades-long break, they may have the top pick in back-to-back years, becoming the first franchise to do so since Jacksonville in 2021 and 2022. So what should the Titans do? They have a potential quarterback of the future in Ward and this isn't a strong enough quarterback class that makes a team trading up immediately obvious. They could have their choice of non-quarterback positions in a draft rife with defensive talent. Edge rusher is the common choice given the positional value. You have to go back to the 2013 NFL Draft to find the last non-quarterback and non-edge rusher to be taken No.

1 overall. That likely won't change in 2026. The holiday season is in full swing, so as a last-minute gift, how about a 2026 NFL mock draft? The Tennessee Titans are among the small gaggle of teams still contending to earn the No. 1 pick in April's draft, along with the Las Vegas Raiders, the New York Giants, the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns. Some of the top contenders for the No.

1 pick include quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) and Dante Moore (Oregon), as well as defenders like linebacker Arvell Reese (Ohio State), defensive linemen Reuben Bain Jr. (Miami) and David Bailey (Texas Tech) and receivers Carnell Tate (Ohio State) and Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State). For this mock draft, before the draft order is set, we'll refrain from simulating any trades, instead focusing on team needs and matching teams with prospects who might be able to help. No team's ever going to draft a safety first overall. If the Giants earn the No. 1 pick, expect either a trade or a long reconsideration of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.

But, in a no-trades mock, the Giants win by settling for the best pure football player in the draft, as solid, productive and game-changing as a safety can be, and a player who can... Being the Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to a perfect season, Big Ten title and No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff is an unfathomable resume to consider just two years ago. Mendoza plays with a kind of poise and control that can help stabilize a Raiders offense that has impressive pieces, but hasn't been able to capitalize on them. For months, it felt like every Tennessee Titans 2026 NFL Mock Draft had the team choosing Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. in the top five.

That narrative began losing momentum in December. Prominent draft analysts began questioning Bain's true value at the next level due to arm length and positional value questions. The Titans are entering Sunday's Week 18 finale slated to own the No. 4 overall selection according to the real-time NFL Draft order. Mike Borgonzi will almost certainly prioritize a pass rusher or wide receiver with his first-round pick. If Bain was believed to no longer be in play for the Titans, that possibly changed earlier this week.

Bain was electric throughout Miami's College Football Playoff upset over Ohio State. The potential top-five prospect just sent a clear warning message the Titans can't ignore. Miami stunned Ohio State by defeating them 24-14 to advance to the CFP Semifinal. The disruption caused by Bain and his defensive line teammates is a big reason why. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin was sacked on five occasions and threw two interceptions. Ryan Day's offense rushed for just 45 net yards.

Bain was credited with one sack, two tackles for loss, and four total tackles. He routinely dominated the line of scrimmage and freed up his teammates to make their own statistical impacts. Arm length and positional questions to boot, Bain performed like a high-end draft prospect the Titans need to seriously consider. The offseason is shaping up to be a busy one in Nashville. After a disappointing season, the Titans are facing significant roster turnover. Their top priorities include hiring a new head coach following Brian Callahan’s firing, adding firepower to a struggling offense, and shoring up a defense that desperately needs pass rushers.

The 2026 NFL Draft gives Tennessee an opportunity to add talent to a depleted roster. With an almost certain top-ten pick, the Titans should be able to land at least one premier player. Here’s a look at five prospects they should target. The Titans most pressing need is adding punch to their pass rush, which is why Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. should be near the top of their list, especially if the new head coach runs a 4–3 defense. Bain is one of the more well-rounded players in the 2026 NFL Draft, possessing the size at 6-foot-3, 270 pounds, along with the strength to hold up against the run and the quickness to...

That shows up in the numbers. Bain recorded 58 pressures and earned a 93.0 PFF pass-rushing grade, the second-highest mark in college football, to go along with an 87.4 PFF grade against the run. Not many people are linking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to the Titans in the first round, but the fit makes sense if Tennessee wins another game or two or chooses to trade... Love would be an immediate upgrade to a running game that has been one of the worst in the NFL, while also giving quarterback Cam Ward another legitimate weapon in the passing game. His presence would make the play-action attack far more dangerous and consistently put Ward in favorable situations, setting him up to take a major step forward after a somewhat disappointing rookie season. The most outstanding running back in college football ☘️Congratulations to Jeremiyah Love, the 2025 Doak Walker Award Winner Love is the first Notre Dame running back to win the Doak Walker Award 🫶☘️#GoIrish☘️ |...

My wife, stepdaughter and I alternate who gets to decorate the Christmas tree every year. Two years ago it was a celebration of Taylor Swift and her many illustrious eras. Last year, my wife created a shrine to the seminal 1990s movie “Clueless.” This holiday season we’re going with a 7½-foot animated Chewbacca in a Santa hat. Nothing roars Christmas cheer like Chewy holding a giant candy cane. If only ugly Christmas sweaters came in Wookiee sizes.

I imagine this year’s “airing of grievances” during Festivus will be Star Wars-themed as well. The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and some of the moves that were made changed the complexion of the first round and beyond. While the Tennessee Titans mostly stood pat, they did add some players in later rounds who could pay dividends. The 1-8 Titans enter their bye week with a firm grasp on the second pick in the draft, and are currently battling the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints for draft position. And while their season has been disappointing to this point, their 2025 rookie class has been a highlight and gives fans some hope that general manager Mike Borgonzi has what it takes to rebuild... With the trade deadline in the rearview, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus (PFF) surveyed the NFL landscape and came up with his post-deadline mock draft, and he sees the Titans tackling one of...

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