Titans' Mike Borgonzi CRUSHED the 2026 NFL Draft | Breaking Down the Titans Draft Class
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In this comprehensive post-draft analysis, hosts Justin Graver and Justin Mello break down the Tennessee Titans' 2026 NFL Draft class, arguing that the team 'crushed' the draft by prioritizing quarterback Cam Ward's development with elite weapons and defensive depth. They praise the selection of Carnell Tate at fourth overall as a no-brainer, highlighting his elite route-running, hands, and Ohio State coaching pedigree, calling him a day-one starter. The trade-up for Auburn defensive end Keldrick Falk is seen as a high-upside project with immediate rotational value, while Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is lauded as a potential day-one starter and future Pro Bowler. The offensive line picks—Fernando Carmona and Pat Coogan—are celebrated for their toughness and leadership despite physical limitations, with both seen as potential long-term starters. The draft also includes a developmental running back in Nicholas Singleton and a unique tight end in Jaron Kanak. The hosts emphasize that the Titans didn’t just draft players—they drafted culture, physicality, and a clear identity under Mike Borgonzi’s philosophy.
Carnell Tate is a day-one starter and the best receiver in the class, perfectly suited to help Cam Ward grow into a franchise quarterback.
The Titans prioritized surrounding Cam Ward with weapons, making the first-round pick a strategic necessity, not a reach.
Anthony Hill Jr. has Pro Bowl potential and is a perfect fit for Robert Sala’s defense, likely starting immediately.
Mike Borgonzi’s 'type' is clear: tough, physical, nasty, and competitive players who may lack elite athleticism but bring intangibles.
The offensive line draft class (Carmona, Coogan, Slater) could yield two future starters, reshaping the Titans' offensive identity.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Draft Class Overview & Why Grades Are Dumb
“We're gonna skip the grades part because grades are dumb.”
Carnell Tate: The No. 1 Receiver & Cam Ward's Weapon
“He's a day one starter for this Titans offense. And I'm can't wait to see him get on the field.”
Keldrick Falk: The Versatile Defensive Project
The trade-up for Auburn defensive end Keldrick Falk is analyzed as a high-upside, selfless role player. While not expected to be a sack leader, his ability to stop the run, play multiple positions, and fit Robert Sala’s system makes him a valuable rotational piece with long-term starter potential.
Anthony Hill Jr.: The Future Inside Linebacker
“He's got to win the job. He's not going to be handed it, of course. But I do think that like Cody Barton's, the thing that separates him... is that he has the ability to process and understand defenses quickly.”
Offensive Line Revolution: Carmona, Coogan & Slater
“I don't want the Titans to be associated with dirty players. However, that excited me. The fact that he... Did that? Got me excited. The Titans got some nasty on the offensive line.”
“I don't want the Titans to be associated with dirty players. However, that excited me. The fact that he... Did that? Got me excited. The Titans got some nasty on the offensive line.”
“The Titans got some nasty on the offensive line. They got somebody mean. They got somebody who's going to punish you, and I love that.”
“We're gonna skip the grades part because grades are dumb.”
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Justin Mello
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Justin Graver
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Carnell Tate
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Robert Sala
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Cam Ward
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Anthony Hill Jr.
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Mike Borgonzi
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Fernando Carmona Jr.
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Keldrick Falk
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