Justin Melo· Oct 6, 2026
In his latest mock draft, Melo projects the Titans to hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and to use it on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith rather than moving on from quarterback Cam Ward.
“Instead, the Tennessee Titans take a generational talent in Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.”
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Tennessee Titans · 2026 season · overall pick8 calls from 8 pundits between 1 overall pick and 6 overall pick. Justin Melo said 2 overall pick. the room's median is 2 overall pick. not settled yet
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Jeremiah Smith to be picked at number 2
“In his latest mock, the Titans take Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jeremiah Smith... "Instead, the Tennessee Titans take a generational talent in Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith."”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Team Draft Slot CallsTennessee TitansOct 6, 2026
Tennessee Titans to pick at number 2
“Justin Melo, with NFL Draft On SI, has Tennessee at the second spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Lane MillsGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansMiss · 0Mills predicts the Titans finish 2026 at 6-11 (2-4 in the AFC South), missing the playoffs, with specific wins over the Jets, Giants, Browns, Jaguars, Raiders and Colts, and names Wan'Dale Robinson team MVP with another 1,000-yard, seven-touchdown season as Cam Ward's top receiver.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · K.J. OsbornHit · 100An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2.
- Gennaro FiliceScore Predictions · Tennessee TitansHit · 88The lone NFL.com pick for Tennessee, projecting a low-scoring 14-13 Titans upset built on their defensive front containing Jonathan Taylor.
- Dan GrazianoGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansHit · 100The lone ESPN pick for Tennessee, taking the Titans to beat the Colts.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansHit · 100Sullivan says it would not surprise him if the Titans beat the Colts for their first win of the season, arguing the line is too big in the divisional matchup.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansHit · 100Sullivan floats Week 6 outcomes he wouldn't be shocked by: MarShawn Lloyd running for 100 yards against Dallas, the Giants beating the Saints while the Cowboys and Eagles both lose to grow New York's NFC East lead to 2.5 games, Tennessee finally winning against the Colts, and Pittsburgh losing in Tampa Bay.
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- Todd McShayMock Draft Picks · Keelon RussellMiss · 0While breaking down LSU's offense, McShay called receiver Jackson Harris a top-50 NFL draft prospect, and later said LSU's Sam Levitt and Alabama's Keelan Russell are potential top-10 picks in a future draft.
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- Charlie CampbellMock Draft Picks · Xavier WilliamsMiss · 0Campbell's draft stock report projects Indiana WR Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in 2027, Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones as a first-rounder, Tennessee DT Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick, and Texas OT Trevor Goosby as a top-10 pick, while suggesting Arch Manning could still be a first-rounder if he declares.
- WaltMock Draft Picks · Fernando MendozaHit · 100In a running series of coach/GM hiring and firing grades, Walt projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick of the Raiders in the 2026 draft and has LSU's Garrett Nussmeier going No. 2 overall in his 2026 mock draft.