Fernando Carmona

PRO: The Titans selected Fernando Carmona Jr. in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-5-inch, 316-pounder is an athletic, versatile offensive lineman with a strong competitive nature. The Las Vegas, Nev., native spent three seasons (2021-23) at San Jose State before transferring to Arkansas for his final two collegiate seasons. Carmona finished his college career with 49 consecutive starts.

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Despite growing up the son of a football coach, Carmona never played tackle football growing up. It wasn't until his junior year of high school his older brother convinced him to give football a try. In high school, Carmona lined up at tight end, but transitioned to offensive line upon arriving at San Jose State.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:  
• The Las Vegas, Nev., native was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE: 
• Started 49 of 50 college games over three seasons (2021-23) at San Jose State and two seasons (2024-25) at Arkansas. Started 37 games at left tackle before making the transition to left guard where he started the final 12 games of his college career.

AS A SENIOR (2025), made the transition to left guard and started all 12 games. Helped pave the way for six games with 500-plus yards of total offense. Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

AS A JUNIOR (2024), started all 13 games at left tackle for the Razorbacks. Helped Arkansas average 495.5 yards of total offense per game which ranked 10th nationall while pass blocking for an aerial attack that ranked 18th nationally with an average of 274.7 yards per game. Named to the All-SEC third team by the conference coaches.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023), started all 12 games at left tackle to help guide San Jose State to a co-regular season Mountain West Championship. Played a total of 765 snaps and finished the season with an overall grade of 81.5 per PFF. Logged a pass block grade of 81.0 and a run block grade of 78.9. Allowed just two sacks in 424 pass blocking snaps. Named honorable mention All-Mountain West. Transferred to Arkansas following the season.

AS A FRESHMAN (2022), started all 12 games at left tackle. Recorded 809 offensive snaps. Allowed just three sacks in 569 pass blocking snaps. Earned his first collegiate start against Portland State (9/1). Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2021), appeared in one game before redshirting.
• Graduated with a degree in communications in May 2025 from Arkansas.

PERSONAL:  
• Attended Las Vegas (Nev.) High School where he played only two seasons of football.
• As a junior (2019), lined up at tight end and tallied 13 receptions for 152 yards with a touchdown. Named All-Sunrise second-team.
• Also played basketball and tennis.
• Was the senior class president.
• Son of Fernando and Gail Carmona.
• Has one older brother, George.
• Follow Carmona on Instagram and X at @carmonaajr.
• Born Fernando Carmona Jr. on June 8, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nev.