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Titans Draft Eight, Highlight Singleton, Lambaste Carmona, Praise Hill Jr.

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Titans added eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports named running back (RB) Nicholas Singleton (Penn State, Round 5, pick 165) the Titans’ best pick.
Dajani called offensive lineman (OL) Fernando Carmona (Arkansas, Round 5, pick 142) the worst pick.
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likened rookie linebacker (LB) Anthony Hill Jr. to former Pro Bowler Bobby Wagner.
Hill Jr. recorded 31.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and eight forced fumbles at Texas.

History

Historical Context

When the Houston Oilers selected quarterback Steve McNair third overall in the April 22-23 1995 draft, the team improved to a 7-9 record and, later that year, owner Bud Adams announced a move to Nashville. The 2026 Tennessee Titans draft, highlighted by analyst Jordan Dajani’s praise of Nicholas Singleton, echoes how early picks have long shaped franchise direction.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Titans added eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports named running back (RB) Nicholas Singleton (Penn State, Round 5, pick 165) the Titans’ best pick.
Dajani called offensive lineman (OL) Fernando Carmona (Arkansas, Round 5, pick 142) the worst pick.
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likened rookie linebacker (LB) Anthony Hill Jr. to former Pro Bowler Bobby Wagner.
Hill Jr. recorded 31.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and eight forced fumbles at Texas.

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