- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Titans GM Borgonzi Previews NFL Draft Priorities
Borgonzi highlights key positions and prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:56pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi outlines the team's draft strategy and top prospects as they look to build a winner in 2026.Today in NashvilleTennessee Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi held a pre-draft press conference on Thursday, sharing insights on the team's draft strategy and top prospects. Borgonzi paid tribute to the late Dave McGinnis, a former Titans assistant coach, and discussed the team's plans to select the best available player at the 4th overall pick, with a focus on impact players at key positions like running back, edge rusher, and linebacker.
Why it matters
The Titans are coming off a disappointing 7-9 season and have several needs to address in the draft as they look to return to the playoffs. Borgonzi's comments provide a window into the team's thought process and priorities as they prepare for the upcoming draft.
The details
Borgonzi highlighted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese, and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles as potential targets at the 4th overall pick. He also noted the team's interest in Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain, despite his past off-field issues. Borgonzi emphasized the importance of adding playmakers and protection for quarterback Cam Ward, who is expected to participate in the team's upcoming minicamp.
- Borgonzi held the pre-draft press conference on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin next Thursday.
The players
Mike Borgonzi
The general manager of the Tennessee Titans, responsible for overseeing the team's roster and draft strategy.
Dave McGinnis
A former assistant coach for the Titans who recently passed away and was honored by Borgonzi during the press conference.
Jeremiyah Love
A running back prospect from Notre Dame who is being considered by the Titans with the 4th overall pick.
Arvell Reese
An edge rusher prospect from Ohio State who Borgonzi praised for his explosive athleticism and pass-rushing ability.
Sonny Styles
A linebacker prospect from Ohio State who Borgonzi highlighted for his impressive testing numbers and coverage skills.
Rueben Bain
An edge rusher prospect from Miami who the Titans have researched despite his past off-field incident, which Borgonzi said the team feels good about.
Cam Ward
The Titans' starting quarterback, who Borgonzi said is expected to participate in the team's upcoming minicamp as he continues to recover from injury.
What they’re saying
“He had an impact on so many people in the National Football League, so many people within this organization, so many people in this room. He was passionate about this team, about this organization, the city of Nashville. I had a lot of good conversations with Coach Mac over the past year, particularly on the practice field last year, just talking about life, football. I learned a lot from him (about) team building, culture, dealing with the right type of people. He is certainly going to be missed by a lot of people here and I just want to thank him for everything he did for us. Thanks, Coach Mac.”
— Mike Borgonzi, Titans General Manager
“I certainly think there's a cluster of players up there that we really like. In particular, Jeremiyah, I think he is a special player. His speed, he can do things out of the backfield as a receiver. But there's also a group of edge guys that are really good, too. I think we'll have some really good options there at 4.”
— Mike Borgonzi, Titans General Manager
“And, who is going to have the most impact?. Who is the best player available?”
— Mike Borgonzi, Titans General Manager
“It depends. I think we're going to remain flexible and fluid where we're at. Because I do think there's a handful of players that we really do like at 4.”
— Mike Borgonzi, Titans General Manager
“He's one of the more explosive players that I've ever seen. In terms of his burst, and his ability to close, his explosion on contact he has all the tools to do it.”
— Mike Borgonzi, Titans General Manager
What’s next
The Titans will continue their pre-draft preparations and make their selection with the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins next Thursday.
The takeaway
The Titans are focused on adding impact players at key positions like running back, edge rusher, and linebacker to help support quarterback Cam Ward and improve the team's chances of returning to the playoffs after a disappointing 2025 season.
