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Mike Moraitis

Titans’ Will Levis talks draft slide, accuracy, 2022 toe injury, more

The Tennessee Titans stunned their fan base with quite the controversial move when they traded up in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft to select Kentucky quarterback Will Levis.

It’s controversial because the vast majority of fans hate the pick after months of not wanting Levis on the Titans for various reasons.

Regardless, now those same fans have no choice but to root for his success.

Following his being drafted, Levis got on a Zoom call with the media and talked about his Day 1 slide that led to his landing in Tennessee.

“I stayed positive, and I knew what was meant to be, was going to happen,” Levis said, per Jim Wyatt of Titans Online. “When I saw (the Titans) traded up for me, that alone was telling me that they wanted me, they wanted this to happen. I am really, really excited and thankful for the opportunity.”

Now, a look at what else Levis talked about on Friday night.

On the moment he got the call

“It was so funny. I was starving, I got home, put the bags down, went to get some food, and as I was stuffing my face, I got the call. I was ecstatic to get the call,” Levis said. “It was bang-bang-bang.”

“I knew I was going to cry, and the tears came immediately,” he added. “I didn’t really know how the conversation was going to go – it’s one of those things where you feel like you’re going to handle yourself and be composed, but the waterworks started flowing and the emotions overwhelmed me.”

On having a chip on his shoulder

“Regardless of where I got picked, I feel like it’s not going to change my work ethic,” Levis said. “You can’t let the circumstances dictate your preparation, and the level of intensity you bring to your everyday practice. Definitely a little bit of a chip … I ended up where I was supposed to be, and I am just looking forward to competing and getting started.”

On Ryan Tannehill, Malik Willis

“I know I’m going in there as last on the depth chart, and I’ve got to earn every rep I get,” Levis said. “So I’m not even thinking about starting right away. I’m just thinking about the process and working hard every day to try and earn that opportunity.”

On Colts' Richardson, Texans' Stroud

“Those are my guys (Stroud and Richardson). I wish them the best. I was extremely happy to see them go where they did, and as long as they’re not playing me, I wish them the best,” Levis said.

On putting mayo in his coffee

On the draft process

On the carryover between offenses

On his accuracy and decision-making

On his 2022 toe injury

On his pre-draft meeting with the Titans

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