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A fifth-round pick out of Arkansas barges into the Titans’ right guard battle
Fernando Carmona Jr. has earned praise in camp and is likely to start again as Tennessee evaluates its options at right guard.
- Tennessee Titans rookie Fernando Carmona started the preseason opener against San Francisco and is likely to start Sunday when Tennessee hosts the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in his push for the starting right-guard position.
- Carmona, who stands 6-foot-5 and 316 pounds, refined his technique at Arkansas before entering a right-guard competition against veteran Cordell Volson and 2025 draft pick Jackson Slater. The rookie's size and college polish positioned him as a contender.
- Teammate Latham called Carmona "humble" and "extremely transparent" about his need to improve. Defensive lineman Franklin-Myers noted the rookie "wants to battle" and consistently seeks extra work against veteran players.
- By communicating with veteran center Austin Schlottman and right tackle Latham, Carmona manages rookie mistakes effectively. He credited veteran leadership for helping him identify flaws and improve his game performance.
- Head coach Robert Saleh monitors multiple injuries as the team prepares for Sunday, including stiffness for rookie Tate and a shoulder issue for Keldric Faulk. Meanwhile, players participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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A fifth-round pick out of Arkansas barges into the Titans’ right guard battle
The Tennessee Titans starting one rookie on offense this season has been likely since they drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall in April.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
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