Titans’ Early-Round Edge, Corner Targets Come Into Focus

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By DREW BEATTY, film analyst

With defensive linemen and defensive backs through drills, the Titans’ early-round options at edge rusher and cornerback are beginning to sort themselves out.

While film remains the foundation of evaluation, verified measurables and athletic testing helped either validate or complicate several projections tied to Tennessee at No. 4 and No. 35.

Texas Tech defensive lineman David Bailey (31) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
David Bailey runs at the Combine/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

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