The Tennessee Titans front office is busy deciding how to use the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. On one hand, they could add one of the premier pass rushers in the class like Arvell Reese or David Bailey. On the other hand, they could add much-needed firepower in the backfield by taking Jeremiyah Love.
This is a tough choice but adding Love is the right move. It makes sense for several reasons, starting with the need for more explosive playmakers on offense. Last season, the Titans ranked near the bottom of the NFL in yards per game at 260 and in yards per play at 4.4. They also struggled running the ball, averaging just 93.5 yards per game on the ground. While Tony Pollard is coming off a 1,000 yard season, he is not an elite back who scares defenses.
Why Love is a great fit in Tennessee
Love is that type of player. One of the traits that makes him dangerous is his home run speed. This past season his 39 explosive runs were tied for the third-highest mark in college football. He shows elite quickness, backed by a 4.36 40-yard dash, along with the vision to find open lanes and the power to run through contact, as shown by his 56 forced missed tackles. He brings the game-breaking ability the Titans offense lacks.
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He also adds value as a receiver. Over the past two seasons, he has caught 55 passes, and according to PFF he caught 27 of 34 targets this season with just one drop. His receiving ability is strong enough that he has taken snaps in the slot. Having a back with that skill set will benefit second-year quarterback Cam Ward.
If the Titans add Love, they would have one of the better backfields in the NFL. Pairing him with Pollard gives them both explosiveness and a reliable second option. It would also open up the passing game for Ward and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson as defenses would have to commit more attention to the run.
The Titans would still have eight other picks to address needs like the offensive and defensive line. That could include adding Emmanuel Pregnon in the second round and a pass rusher like Derrick Moore in the third round.