Titans Bolster Offense in NFL Draft to Support QB Tannehill

Tennessee uses 6 of 9 picks on offensive players, including a new top wide receiver, to help veteran QB Ryan Tannehill lead deep postseason run.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:27am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a Tennessee Titans offensive play, with players and the football field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in navy, powder blue, and metallic silver tones, conveying the team's efforts to reconstruct their offense around quarterback Ryan Tannehill.The Titans' revamped offense, built through the draft, aims to provide veteran QB Ryan Tannehill with more weapons and protection to lead a deep playoff run.Today in Nashville

The Tennessee Titans focused heavily on improving their offense in the 2022 NFL Draft, using six of their nine total picks on offensive players. This includes drafting wide receiver Treylon Burks to replace the traded A.J. Brown, as well as adding depth at tight end and running back. The Titans are committed to veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill this season and are aiming to build a strong supporting cast around him to make a deep playoff push.

Why it matters

The Titans have missed the deep postseason run they achieved in 2019, and are looking to get back to that level of success. Improving the offense around Tannehill is seen as key to helping the veteran QB take them there. The team made several moves, including trading away star WR A.J. Brown, to reshape the offense and provide more weapons and protection for Tannehill.

The details

The Titans used their first-round pick (18th overall) to draft wide receiver Treylon Burks from Arkansas as Brown's replacement. They also added depth at tight end by signing Austin Hooper in free agency and drafting Chigoziem Okonkwo. At running back, they drafted Hassan Haskins from Michigan to provide backup support for star Derrick Henry. The Titans also used a third-round pick on offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere from Ohio State to help shore up the offensive line.

  • The Titans made their nine draft selections over the three-day 2022 NFL Draft that took place from April 28-30.
  • Tennessee traded star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles during the draft on April 28.

The players

Ryan Tannehill

The veteran quarterback for the Tennessee Titans who is entering his 11th NFL season and is the team's starter for 2022.

Treylon Burks

The wide receiver drafted by the Titans in the first round (18th overall) out of the University of Arkansas, selected to replace the traded A.J. Brown.

Austin Hooper

The tight end signed by the Titans in free agency this offseason to add depth and receiving ability at the position.

Hassan Haskins

The running back drafted by the Titans in the fourth round (131st overall) out of the University of Michigan to provide backup support for star RB Derrick Henry.

Nicholas Petit-Frere

The offensive tackle drafted by the Titans in the third round (69th overall) out of Ohio State to help shore up the offensive line.

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What they’re saying

“We'll see how it goes ... I feel really good about where we're at with the football team. We'll continue to look and add.”

— Jon Robinson, General Manager, Tennessee Titans

“I really mimic myself after myself just because I feel like without being myself, I wouldn't be in this position.”

— Treylon Burks, Wide Receiver, Tennessee Titans

What’s next

The Titans will look to integrate their new offensive pieces during offseason workouts and training camp as they prepare for the 2022 NFL season and a push to return to the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Titans have made a concerted effort to surround veteran QB Ryan Tannehill with more offensive talent and depth, using the draft to add key pieces at wide receiver, tight end, and offensive line. This signals their commitment to Tannehill and desire to build a championship-caliber offense around him.