Tennessee Titans rookie cornerback Eric Garror has been one of the most pleasant surprises over the team’s two preseason games.
After receiving some hype during training camp, the Louisiana-Lafayette product has introduced himself to the fanbase in a massive way during preseason play.
Despite his smaller stature (5-foot-8, 174 pounds), Garror has been one of the most impactful defenders on the team whenever he’s out there. Whether he’s making plays on the backend or sticking his nose in the run game, it seems like No. 33 is consistently around the football.
After preseason Week 2, ESPN’s Turron Davenport asked the impressive young cornerback about his willingness to stick his nose in the run game in spite of his smaller build.
“When you’re short, you just got to go in there and throw your body in there and just take one for the team,” he said. “You know you’re not big enough, so they’re going to try to run you over, so you just got to go in there and throw your body in there.”
Davenport then asked how Garror approaches that task from a mentality standpoint.
“I don’t even have it on my mind (being smaller than the opposition), I just go,” said Garror. “Whatever you see, just go. Don’t even wait on it because if you wait on it and let it come to you, you might not make (the play).”
Garror was then asked to explain the highs and lows that he’s experienced with being an undrafted rookie battling for a job in training camp and the preseason.
“It’s been fun, just getting to the NFL and getting my feet wet against NFL teams, it’s very exciting right now. I’m enjoying the moment.”
Eric Garror on willingness to throw himself in the mix vs. the run. pic.twitter.com/2bNWzWkT8W
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 20, 2023
However, it was Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com who asked the really important question about the Dolly Parton shirt Garror wore postgame.
The rookie defender stated that he bought the shirt at Walmart simply because he liked it.
When your team is from Nashville …#Titans rookie DB @ericgarror5 reppin’ @DollyParton. pic.twitter.com/UWO5HHkejm
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 20, 2023
Sadly, another strong performance by Garror probably won’t lead to Dolly wearing a shirt with his face on it, but it could do wonders for his chances of making this football team.
In total, Garror has tallied eight tackles, one pass defended, and one fumble recovery over the last two weeks.
