Tennessee Titans 2023 first-round pick and offensive lineman Peter Skoronski is currently in the midst of trial by fire at training camp.
That’s because Skoronski, who has worked exclusively at left guard, where he’s expected to start, is going up against the likes of studs like Jeffery Simmons and Denico Autry in practice.
And, as noted by ESPN’s Turron Davenport on Thursday, he’s been able to hold his own.
“Some solid reps from Peter Skoronski vs. bull rush from Denico Autry, Jeffery Simmons,” Davenport wrote.
Prior to practice on Thursday, Titans offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling admitted it has been “awesome” to watch Skoronski work this offseason, especially when he’s up against Simmons.
“Peter’s done a great job, as far as just continuing to come out and work every day, getting better,” Houghtaling said, per Davenport. “I think I’ve heard this a bunch from other people throughout football: ‘iron sharpens iron.’
“Him going against Jeff (Simmons) every day and battling with him and continuing to work different techniques and getting face, feet and hands, where they’re going, when you’re throwing them… Stuff like that, it’s been awesome. To see him continue to grind and work has been a great thing.”
When asked about the possibility of Skoronski eventually bumping to a tackle spot, Houghtaling reiterated that the plan for now is to keep him at left guard but noted Skoronski has the versatility to play outside.
“There’s certainly versatility to do some other things, but right now he’s just hanging there at left guard and continuing to work,” Houghtaling said.
