With rookie minicamp just days away, the Tennessee Titans have officially unveiled the jersey numbers for their entire 2026 draft class—and the most burning question among fans has finally been answered.

When the Titans selected Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick, speculation immediately swirled about whether he'd try to buy his college number, 17, from returning All-Pro Chimere Dike. Dike, who also wore 17 during his college days, held onto the number through free agency—even as the team signed veteran wideout Wan'Dale Robinson, another 17-wearer from his Giants tenure.

The verdict? Tate will sport No. 14 when he takes the field at Vanderbilt Health Football Center this Friday and Saturday for the team's rookie minicamp. It's a clean choice from a limited selection, and one that leaves the bank account intact—despite Tate's pre-draft comments to Sports Illustrated that he was ready to "give up the bank" to keep his beloved 17.

For Keldric Faulk, the Titans' second-round pick, the news is more straightforward. His college number, 15, was available and he'll claim it for his rookie campaign. That's a win for the young pass rusher, who avoids the number scramble that many of his fellow draftees faced.

Speaking of which, the Titans' massive veteran free agent class—23 players strong—left slim pickings in the equipment room for this year's rookies. With single digits and all 80s already spoken for, the new guys had to get creative. Among the available receiver numbers were 13, 14, and 19. Tate's choice of 14 is solid, especially considering that 13 carries some unfortunate history in Nashville (former first-rounder Kendall Wright wore it during an underwhelming tenure). Undrafted free agent Tyren M. snagged 19, rounding out the available options.

As the rookies prepare to step into their new digits, the Titans' 2026 class is shaping up to look sharp—even if a few of them had to leave their college favorites behind.