Titans' Center Battle: Schlottmann vs. Slater

On April 14th, the Tennessee Titans are revamping their center spot, heading into the 2026 NFL draft.

They cut Lloyd Kushinberry after a failed physical, then grab veteran Austin Schlotman and free agency to link back up with new offensive.

Coordinator, Brian DeBull.

Now, Schlotman and second-year player Jackson Slater are set to duke it out in training camp for the starting gig.

Schlotman's a seven-year pro with just 18 career starts, four of them last season under the ball.

Slater barely saw action as a rookie, logging only 34 offensive snaps.

Meanwhile, General Manager Mike Borganzi mised shake things up more by targeting mid-round draft picks to amp up the competition.

Fans and scouts see this as a smart reset for an offensive line needing stability.

The move signals the Titans want proven snap callers who fit DeBull's scheme, especially after Kushinberry fell short.

It's got everyone buzzing about how this battle impacts the whole run game.

Word is, three center prospects could slide into rounds three or four.

Kansas State Sam Hecht, a walk on who became a two-year starter, brings speed despite his six-foot one, 303-pound frame.

Auburn's Connor Liu was a top guy until a torn ACL sideline to him, dropping his stock for value picks around 66 or 100 first overall.

Michigan State's Matt Goldman, with 51 college games mostly at guard but snaps at center, packs power and drive.

As the draft nears, these additions could crown a starter before camp even kicks off, locking in Tennessee's front for a stronger push.