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Titans OTA Wrap-Up Shows Rookie Class Making Early Impact
6/12/2026, 11:16:33 PM
OTA Phase Concludes with Rookie Highlights
The Tennessee Titans completed the voluntary OTA phase on Thursday, noting early flashes from multiple members of the 2026 rookie class across offensive and defensive units.
Rookie Class Overview and Draft Positions
Key draft selections include wide receiver Carnell Tate (Round 1, 4th overall, Ohio State), linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (Round 2, 60th overall, Texas), offensive tackle Fernando Carmona (Round 5, 142nd, Louisville) and Pat Coogan (Round 6, 194th, Notre Dame). Tight end Jaren Kanak was taken in Round 7, 225th overall after playing linebacker at Oklahoma. Undrafted additions highlighted are wide receivers Tyren Montgomery (LSU/John Carroll) and Hank Beatty (Illinois), cornerback Latrell McCutchin Sr. (Houston), and tackles Rasheed Miller (Louisville) and Aamil Wagner (Notre Dame).
Performance Highlights and Statistics
During the first open practice, Tate recorded three touchdown receptions. Hill intercepted a pass from Hendon Hooker on May 21. Kanak and quarterback Will Levis connected on several explosive plays, while Montgomery and Beatty each caught a touchdown pass from Levis in later sessions. McCutchin secured an interception off Levis, and Hill’s body-fat percentage dropped “a couple points,” according to the coaching staff.
Coaching Perspectives on Development
Head coach Robert Saleh identified running backs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears as the team’s “bell cows” at running back, emphasizing their central role. Saleh also noted Hill’s improved conditioning and the need for continued progress. Linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi said the staff is “throwing everything at the former Texas Longhorn to see what he retains.” Position coaches reported extra work for defensive linemen Faulk and Marshall and highlighted Kanak’s ongoing development in blocking technique.
Criticism and Areas of Concern
Analysts cautioned that Tate’s early three-touchdown output may be unsustainable given the competitive depth chart that includes Pollard, Spears and returning rookie Singleton. Hill’s body-composition gains require maintenance, and the secondary remains thin, with limited veteran cornerback depth.
Why It Matters for the Titans’ Roster
Early OTA performances provide coaches with data to shape depth-chart decisions ahead of training camp, particularly at wide receiver, linebacker and cornerback, where roster depth is a strategic priority.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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.” — Tennessee Titans organization
- “a couple points” of his body fat percentage — Robert Saleh, head coach
- “bell cows” — Robert Saleh, head coach
- “Linebacker coach Dave Borgonzi said they’re throwing everything at the former Texas Longhorn to see what he retains.” — Dave Borgonzi, linebackers coach
What’s Next: Mandatory Minicamp
The Titans will hold mandatory minicamp practices open to media on June 16-17, after which the team pauses until training camp begins in late July.
