There’s been debate over whether or not the Tennessee Titans have to address the wide receiver position in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Titans have a solid baseline of players. Wan’Dale Robinson was signed to a $70 million contract in free agency. Calvin Ridley restructured his contract to avoid being released. Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor are developing sophomores. Bryce Oliver gives the offense a fifth roster-worthy player.
That is an NFL-caliber wide receiver room. Drafting a future WR1 is still a need,
especially knowing Ridley’s contract essentially guarantees he won’t return in 2027. If Mike Borgonzi drafts a wideout, a physical boundary type would help complete the depth chart.
With that in mind, we’ve identified three “X” receivers the Titans can target, one apiece in rounds 2-4.
Round 2: Denzel Boston, Washington (No. 35)
Denzel Boston is a physical outside receiver with elite ball skills. He thrives in contested catch situations with a Tee Higgins-like skill set. Due to his overwhelming size at the catch point, his route-running ability is being underrated. Boston creates better separation than advertised, and should be considered a dream shortlisted option for the Titans at No. 35 overall.
Round 3: Ted Hurst, Georgia State (No. 66)
ESPN released a recent article that suggests the Titans are interested in Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst. “Ted Hurst (Georgia State) has been frequently mentioned when discussing the Titans’ receiver options with sources,” analyst Jordan Reid claims. The small-school standout is an athletic specimen who ran a 4.42 and leaped an 11-foot-3 broad jump at the NFL Combine. The vertical field-stretcher has X-receiver tendencies, and he produced 71 receptions and 1,004 receiving yards in 2025.
Round 4: Malachi Fields (No. 101)
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields was the most impressive wideout at this year’s Senior Bowl. That helped improve his pre-draft stock. On film, Fields made eye-popping plays through excellent body control. Scouts question his ability to consistently separate, leading to consensus Day 3 grades.
