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By MIKE HERNDON, columnist

The Titans still have a little bit of free agency business to get done – a starting right guard would be nice – but with less than a month to go before the April 23rd opening of the NFL Draft, the focus now turns to the college prospects.

Of course, the first and biggest question facing Mike Borgonzi and the Titans brass will be what to do with the fourth overall pick. It’s something that has been debated among Titans fans for months now, but as we approach April, it feels like the decision has largely narrowed to four viable paths: Jeremiyah Love, one of the top three edge rushers or trade back.

Kent State quarterback CJ Montes, left, is hit by Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Draft prospect David Bailey delivers a QB hit / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Those options are what we’ll explore in depth here, including the type of players the Titans would be adding, historical data related to drafting those positions in the top 5, and what those selections would mean for the rest of the draft and Tennessee’s overall team building approach. Let’s jump right in, starting with Love.

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Paul Kuharsky has covered the Tennessee Titans since 1996, first for The Tennessean, then ESPN.com and now independently at paulkuharsky.com. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and one of the longest-tenured Titans beat reporters in the franchise's history.