With his combination of size, power, speed and bend, Parker has the traits and production to be the first pass rusher drafted in 2026. Following up a solid true freshman campaign, Parker broke out as a sophomore — 11 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss and a school-record six forced fumbles in 2024 — and he was especially dominant to close the season (12.5 TFL, six sacks, and four forced fumbles over his final six games).

The Titans did draft UCLA pass rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo on Day 2, but they could target help at the position again next year. Bain has the size to fulfill a few different positions for Tennessee, but his production needs to be more of what was seen in 2023 rather than 2024.

If I were making a way-too-early rankings board, Woods would have an argument to be at the top. At 6-3 and 315 pounds, he has a nonstop motor and wreaks havoc. He has excellent hand power to stack, shed and disrupt plays. Woods had three sacks last season on the interior, and his pass-rush upside would be welcomed in Tennessee.

Best Pick: Third-round safety Kevin Winston is a playmaker who would have gone a lot higher had he not tore an ACL last year. He is expected back for the start of the season, so keep an eye on him possibly winning a job.

Worst Pick: I know why they used the first pick on quarterback Cam Ward, but I wouldn't have done it. I would have taken Travis Hunter. I like Ward, but I don't see franchise quarterback. They could have waited until next year.

The Skinny: This draft will be defined by what Ward becomes as a player. If he's a star, it's a great draft. If he's just OK, it's a problem. I do like second-round edge Oluwafemi Oladejo and Winston in the third. Fourth-round Gunner Helm is a good tight end. They picked a lot of players to help Ward, which is smart.

Top needs entering the draft: Quarterback, edge rusher and wide receiver

The Titans started things off by getting their new quarterback. GM Mike Borgonzi didn't draft Will Levis, and landing the No. 1 pick for the third time in franchise history gave him a prime opportunity to upgrade under center right off the bat. Tennessee's 37.3 team QBR was 31st last season, and it turned the ball over 34 times, tied for the most in the NFL.

Cam Ward can make all the throws from different arm slots and while on the move, and he can dial up the velocity to drive the ball on a rope to receivers. But it's his creativity that Tennessee will really love. Remember, Borgonzi comes to Tennessee from Kansas City, where Patrick Mahomes routinely delivers off-script magic. I'm not saying Ward will be Mahomes -- and I actually had Shedeur Sanders ranked ahead of Ward on my QB board -- but the Titans' offense will definitely benefit from his playmaking ability.

Getting the QB was the easy part. The roster lacked legitimate pass catchers behind Calvin Ridley, even after signing Tyler Lockett this week. It's not for a lack of trying: The Titans had drafted six WRs in the past four drafts. Nothing worked, but the stakes are higher with Ward under center. And because the Titans traded back from No. 35, they had to fish for impact receivers later in the draft. They took Chimere Dike at No. 103, but the pick I really liked at the position is Elic Ayomanor at No. 136. He was 79th on my Big Board. Ayomanor makes contested catches (34 over the past two seasons) and hauls in the deep ball.

On defense, the Oluwafemi Oladejo pick makes a lot of sense after Harold Landry III was a cap casualty during free agency. Tennessee finished with 32 team sacks last season, tied for the third fewest in the NFL. Oladejo -- my No. 42 prospect -- is a versatile defensive lineman who plays with burst and intensity. I love his tape. And then safety Kevin Winston Jr. is worth the midround flier. He's a tough evaluation because he missed most of last season because of an injury, but the value is great. I ranked him 49th, and he hung around until No. 82.

I also think Jackson Slater could develop into the center of the future, and Kalel Mullings is a powerful runner who can slam through the pile. Oh, and Tennessee brought back a friend of Ward, signing receiver Xavier Restrepo as an undrafted free agent. That's basically another good late-round pick.