The Tennessee Titans were rumored to be one of the team’s in hot pursuit of a quarterback. Despite Kentucky signal-caller Will Levis' presence on the board, the team opted to pivot to another position. The Titans have used pick No. 11 on Northwestern offensive lineman Peter Skoronski.
Skoronski was considered by some pundits to be the draft’s top offensive lineman prospect, but the Northwestern product was ultimately the third OL off the board on Thursday night. Skoronski was college football’s most dominant pass blocker in the fall, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required) -- allowing only five pressures on 383 snaps in pass-protection.
The lineman found himself susceptible to much of the same criticism as former teammate Rashawn Slater, whom the Los Angeles Chargers selected in the first round last April. Slater fell victim to the criticism that his 33-inch arms were too short for a successful NFL tackle. Skoronski’s arm length is reportedly almost an inch shorter.
While Skoronski may end up playing guard in the NFL, it would not be shocking if the Titans at least give him a shot at offensive tackle.
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