Hometown Hero Signs with Titans

0:00On March 18th, a Lontai Taylor, a cornerback for Manchester Tennessee, has signed a deal with the Tennessee Titans after four seasons with the new, Orlean Saints. The six-foot one-player started a coffee county central high school and the University of Tennessee before entering the league. Growing up 60 miles from Nashville, he chased his dreams from a small town, and now returns home to play professional football. Taylor brings solid experience with 64 games played and 53 starts under his belt. Over his career, he has 293 tackles, four interceptions, seven sacks, and 52 passes defense. In the past three years, he appeared in all 17 games each season, starting 44 of them while adding more tackles and picks. Fans and family back in Manchester are thrilled with the homecoming. Taylor attended his first Titans game as a high school junior and always kept an eye on the team. Now, his phone and social media are buzzing with support, making the move feel extra special

1:00after years away. He is eager to join new head coach Robert Salah, praising the coach's defensive schemes. Taylor sees himself as physical, fast, smart, and a leader who fits perfectly in run support and coverage. With league experience from successes and setbacks, he believes he is more polished than ever. This fresh start in his home state sets Taylor up for even bigger things on the Titans defense, blending local roots with pro-level skills.