The Tennessee Titans had the second pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft, and they used it to select guard Fernando Carmona out of Arkansas.
It was a surprise to many that the Titans waited until the 142nd overall pick to select an offensive lineman, but they did bring in another young, big guy to help protect rising quarterback Cam Ward. Carmona was initially a left tackle at Arkansas, but switched to guard during his senior season, giving the Titans both depth and flexibility with him on the roster.
Here's how social media reacted to the Titans' fifth-round selection, Fernando Carmona.
Sold, enough said! I’m ready for Fernando Carmona to make an impact for @Titans. #Titanup https://t.co/4sg408WC3v
New #Titans G Fernando Carmona on joining the Titans:"All the people in the building are incredible... I'm excited to show my worth and work my way up the ranks." #TitanUp #NFLDraft
Fernando Carmona addressed this incident from 2024 with us in his first media availabilitySays it was a moment he had to grow from and was extremely embarrassed by. Not the player or person that he is. Says he’s had to own it and be better from it.Obviously, the Titans were… https://t.co/PuHPo327Xv
Fernando Carmona is a name that I have come across but did not get a chance to evaluate - I won’t instant react this pick for that reason. Based on the little I have seen, he has a ton of experience and I believe was a captain. I do remember a lot of Mike Washingtons big runs… https://t.co/8N4KBqpdLP
Titans fans, Fernando Carmona probably had the BIGGEST jump in our program. Has played a ton of football at a lot of positions. Best position may be at Center! The MINDSET is the Culture | EP 04| THE FULL PICTURE https://t.co/sII4nXj1Db via @YouTube
Titans knew OG Fernando Carmona was a journalism major!Told us that he’d love to be the one covering sports one day down the road once his NFL career wraps up.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) April 25, 2026
Yeah Schlottmann is the starting centerStill gotta bring back Zeitler before I feel better though
— the metten burger (@themettenburger) April 25, 2026
Titans OG Fernando Carmona said he learned the NASTINESS he plays offensive line with when he came into college having played tight end in high school.Had to adopt a mean-streak mentality to adjust.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) April 25, 2026
Fernando Carmona tells us he had a great time with the Titans pre-draft, is excited to land here.He played LG in college but is ready to have positional versatility considering the Titans need RG help. He’s been training both sides.
New #Titans OG Fernando Carmona. • Team captain in 2025• Athletic + Aggressive • Over 3,200 total snaps played• Aggressive & Competitive • Six penalties in 2025 pic.twitter.com/vnZ7EYVK0J
I asked @ChatGPTapp to give me a breakdown on Fernando Carmona, because I’ll be the first to say, I have Never even heard of the guy, here’s what it said… #titanupwithkobe #fernandocarmona #titans #titanup pic.twitter.com/mVe5bfelod
— Kobe Finna Allen (@ChampagneKobe1) April 25, 2026
#Titans select Fernando Carmona, G, Arkansas at Pick 142.Big man moving guard who gave up 1 sack and 5 pressures in 790 offensive snaps. Also is very disciplined, only 6 penalties in 2025. pic.twitter.com/sVhuOltDNT
— Courtlandt L.M. Griffin (@thecgriffy) April 25, 2026