​It was a slow Saturday around the NFL, and as fans looked ahead to the coming season, a ranking of the league’s front sevens drew attention. The Tennessee Titans have overhauled their unit significantly and appear much improved from last season’s disappointment. With Robert Saleh taking over as head coach, the unit is also expected to show major gains under his leadership. The Sharp Football analysis team evaluated every team’s front seven and placed the Titans lower than many might expect.
No. 22: Tennessee Titans. Assessing the Titans’ front seven was tricky because of the complete rebuild. Last year’s group struggled badly, allowing 10 or more yards on 12% of carries by running backs, ranking 28th in the league. Yet rookies Keldric Faulk and Anthony Hill, along with veterans John Franklin-Myers and Jordan Elliott, should help stabilize the unit. It may be hard to visualize exactly how all the changes will look on the field, but a 22nd-place ranking feels a bit low given the scheme shift and the numerous upgrades along the front seven. Additionally, the return of solid players like Jeffery Simmons and Cedric Gray provides a strong foundation that was hampered by a flawed scheme. The analysis also notes the Titans’ heavy injury toll during their winless stretch in the 2025 campaign when highlighting their poor stat line.
Yes, the unit must come together and perform, but there is potential for it to emerge as one of the NFL’s surprise defensive groups in 2026. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Where does Titans’ front seven rank across the NFL?