Tennessee Titans NFL Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

The Titans provide All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons immediate help. Robert Saleh would have a nice foundation to work with up front on defense.

The Titans were open to trading down and adding to their arsenal of picks but will gladly take Dane Brugler's No. 6 prospect while addressing their most glaring need — and supplying new coach Robert Saleh's defense with a player who should fit well. Bailey is a pass rusher who "showed clear improvements as a run defender in 2025," Brugler said, with more work needed. But Jeffery Simmons needs help on the outside, and last year's second-round pick, Femi Oladejo, is a glaring question mark. Rueben Bain Jr., Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and Spencer Fano were other considerations here.

You're likely going to see conflicting opinions of Rueben Bain Jr. based on his measurables, but this is one of those times I like to rely on the tape. The first time I saw Bain play for Miami as a freshman, he popped off the screen, and I've followed his college career with googly eyes ever since. He has limitations, but he also has a pretty damn high floor.

Bain's temperament and playing style will perfectly complement Jeffery Simmons. They're cut from the same cloth in how they play the game.

The Titans could easily go wide receiver with this pick to further support quarterback Cam Ward, but Bailey addresses another roster hole that new head coach Robert Saleh would surely be thrilled to tackle. Bailey led the FBS in sacks (14.5) during his lone season at Texas Tech after three seasons at Stanford. A number of those sacks came from his lightning-fast first step -- the best of any collegiate rusher. And he has the instincts to get his hands up in passing lanes.

Another best player available move, this time with the Titans drafting someone who could be considered the best player in the draft. Reese is a disruptive, explosive player who has upside as a pass rusher and run defender. He would fit right in Robert Saleh's defense off the edge and could create a wrecking duo with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

I'm a big believer that you have to try and give your young quarterback some help. They could certainly use some help upfront. But Robert Saleh comes in and I believe that Bain is the type of player that the Titans' new head coach can rely on.

I loved watching Bain. He has an elite motor and talent. There will be a lot made about his arm length, but I'm not concerned about that. Just watch the tape. Watch the production. He's an absolute gamewrecker.