Fernando Carmona Jr. competes for starting right guard spot with Titans
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Fernando Carmona Jr., a fifth-round pick out of Arkansas, is making a strong push for the Tennessee Titans' starting right guard position. After being the only rookie starter in the team's preseason opening victory at San Francisco, Carmona is expected to start again against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. The competition for this role includes veteran Cordell Volson and Jackson Slater, another fifth-round selection. Carmona has impressed coaches with his physical playing style and work ethic while learning from veterans. He looks to further his development against tough opponents in practice, particularly All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
- •Carmona will likely start against Seattle Seahawks on August 20.
- •He received praise for his play during the Titans' preseason opener.
- •Carmona is competing with veteran Cordell Volson and Jackson Slater.
- •He is focusing on communication and improvement with veteran teammates.
- •Injury updates mention rookie Carnell Tate experiencing stiffness.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona pushing for starting guard job with Titans
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — 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. Now, a fifth-round selection is pushing hard to grab the Titans' open job as their starting right guard. Fernando Carmona Jr. was the lone rookie starter on offense for the Titans in their preseason opening win at San Francisco and is likely to start again Sunday night when Tennessee hosts the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
"The Titans added several veteran offensive linemen this offseason, but a rookie that joined the team on the final day of the draft may wind up as one of their five starters come week one.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:26 PMFifth-round pick Fernando Carmona pushing for starting guard job with Titans
The Titans added several veteran offensive linemen this offseason, but a rookie that joined the team on the final day of the draft may wind up as one of their five starters come week one.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:20 PMA 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. Now, a fifth-round selection is pushing hard to grab the Titans' open job as their starting right guard. Fernando Carmona Jr. was the lone rookie starter on offense for the Titans in their preseason opening win at San Francisco and is likely to start again Sunday night when Tennessee hosts the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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