The Tennessee Titans added to their offensive line on Thursday night when they selected Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
In his first presser as a member of the Titans, Skoronski revealed he enjoyed a beer and some pizza prior to his being drafted and had to sneak away to a corner when he got the call.
“Everyone is so excited, and supportive of me,” Skoronski said per Jim Wyatt of Titans Online. “I had to run away into a corner to get the phone call (from the Titans). It’s just awesome to be surrounded by so many supportive people.
“I probably only had one beer – I had to stay locked in for the night. But tons of pizza, though – I’ve been eating.”
In his first Zoom meeting with the media, Skoronski touched on a number of subjects, including the controversy over his arm length, where he thinks he’ll end up playing, and his desire to wear his No. 77, which was previously Taylor Lewan’s number.
Check out all that and more below.
On his arm length
Peter Skoronski on arm length. #Titans pic.twitter.com/2egAcWn32G
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
On where he might play
Skoronski: I’ll play anywhere Titans want — tackle, guard or center, even right side.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 28, 2023
On wearing No. 77
Skoronski wore No. 77 jersey at Northwestern, hopes to keep it with Titans. Says he loves Lewan, not to mention Bussin’ with The Boys.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 28, 2023
On his familiarity with the Titans
“I am decently familiar (with the Titans) – obviously I know Derrick (Henry) is one of the best to run the ball in the league right now, so it’s going to be an honor to block for him,” Skoronski said. “I know they’re just a really physical team, a team that’s always competitive. I know they had a lot of injuries last year, and were still a really, really competitive team. So, I think that kind of mentality as an organization, I am really happy to be a part of, because the Titans are kind of known for that.
“I’ve already had family members come up to me at the party right now saying how much they respect the Titans, and how much they love the way they play. So, I am really happy to be a part of that.”
On his grandfather, Bob Skoronski, who played in the NFL
“I just wanted to follow in his footsteps and play in the NFL someday” Skoronski said. “It’s been a goal of mine since I knew was football was, so I’m super happy. I am happy to be carrying on his legacy.”
On being recruited by Vanderbilt
Skoronski says the only time he's been to Nashville was a Vandy recruiting visit. How close was he to choosing the Dores?
"Not very"
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) April 28, 2023
On who he emulates
Linemen Peter Skoronski emulates. #Titans pic.twitter.com/1Ok07fqj5I
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
On his playstyle
Skoronski: Says when you’re in the trenches, you have to be violent. (That was one word Vrabel used to describe him.)
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 28, 2023
Skoronski: I’m an O-lineman. I love to run the ball.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 28, 2023
On pass protection and run blocking
Skoronski said early in college he was more of a pass protector but has really improved as a run blocker.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) April 28, 2023
On his interview with Titans
Peter Skoronski said he felt that his interview with the #Titans went really well.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) April 28, 2023
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