The Tennessee Titans made a much-needed addition to their offensive line group in the 2023 NFL draft when they selected Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski with the No. 11 overall pick.
While it wasn’t the sexy pick Titans fans were hoping for after hearing about a possible trade up for a franchise quarterback, Skoronski does help fill one of Tennessee’s biggest needs.
Skoronski has the potential to be a top notch left tackle for the next decade, and while some fear he may not pan out there because of short arms, Skor’s floor is a Pro Bowl guard if they’re right, which makes him one of the safer picks.
I’d expect Skoronski to compete for the left tackle job but ultimately end up at guard in Year 1 after he loses out to Andre Dillard. However, the Northwestern product will be waiting in the wings.
Here’s a look at how Titans fans and media reacted to the pick.
TITAN UP!
— Peter Skoronski (@PSkoronski) April 28, 2023
Lotta people hating on Skoronski for his short arms, extremely polished College tackle that can play anywhere.
Titan nation should be excited.
Respect the 7’s!
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) April 28, 2023
The #Titans at No. 11 select a smart, safe player in #Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski. So, no QB early.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2023
Peter Skoronski will help solidify the #Titans OL. Will it be at G or T? Time will tell.
Skoronski will likely compete with Andre Dillard at LT. Loser starts at LG?
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 28, 2023
Not glamorous, but necessary. Short arms mean Peter Skoronski could wind up a guard.
He and Andre Dillard are likely to work through it at camp with one winding up at left tackle and the other at left guard. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 28, 2023
It's OL Peter Skoronski for #Titans, per reports. I like it. Might be a great LT, and will almost surely be a great LG if not.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 28, 2023
The #Titans got an absolute dawg in Peter Skoronski
People love to show the one rep from 2021 where Skoronski was exposed by LVN yet conveniently leave out the countless other reps over the last 2 years where he more than held his own.
Wherever he plays, Titans got a pillar pic.twitter.com/B9b9BUr1Xj
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) April 28, 2023
LFG!!! Welcome, Peter Skoronski #Titans
Full scouting report: 📖https://t.co/KkdnrjvnDl pic.twitter.com/Ao9BYfQofU
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) April 28, 2023
At least it wasn’t Levis https://t.co/NtZXP9UW1k pic.twitter.com/r2lkJA4hal
— Wes on Broadway (@TitansStats) April 28, 2023
I am very satisfied with this pick!!
Ran may not have hit the homerun, but he did hit a double and that is a sorely crucial with how this team has missed on first rounders.
Really good pick, Ran. #Titans https://t.co/tQ8imBCc2C
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) April 28, 2023
"Peter Skoronski has a VERY HIGH ceiling" ~ @aqshipley #PMSDraftSpectacular pic.twitter.com/OHL5UsA8KB
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 28, 2023
Newest Titan OT Peter Skoronski's measurements:
Height: 6-4
Weight: 315
Age: 21 pic.twitter.com/qH0Kcnw7Kl— Titans247 (@NFL_Titans247) April 28, 2023
#Titans select Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski at 11.
Fills an immediate need. Lots of versatility. Might be slightly underwhelming after all of the QB hype, but this is a really good player that will be a big piece in Tennessee's offense.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) April 28, 2023
In my head I know it was the right pick but my heart was somewhere else completely.
— Taylor S Hurst (@TitansMan97) April 28, 2023
Wrong cat but whatever
— Oscar’s Headband (@ItsBeen8Yrs) April 28, 2023
Got the beat offensive lineman in the draft
cannot complain at all.— PX TITAN (@MtlTitan) April 28, 2023
Thank you for not drafting Will Levis
— Mason Woods (@mawoods_) April 28, 2023
Appropriate I’m wearing my Lewan jersey today then I guess. O-Line always feels boring in the first but it’s a great pick 🤷🏻♂️
— Seb (@gate0r) April 28, 2023
Not exciting but necessary….now get some weapons
— Kenneth (@NJTitansfan) April 28, 2023
I mean I guess this makes sense 😔
— Caleb gray (@Shurband07) April 28, 2023
Peter Skoronski might be my favorite Titan simply because he’s not Will Levis
— Nick Lombardi (@NF_Lombardi) April 28, 2023
Peter Skoronski, the Northwestern OT picked by the Titans is the grandson of Bob Skoronski, who not only played Lombardi's Packers, but is a Derby guy who first starred at Fairfield Prep.
Huge Valley family, with cousins Matt and Frank Skowronski who starred at Shelton #cthsfb
— Sean Patrick Bowley (@SPBowley) April 28, 2023
