The Tennessee Titans went with a high-risk, high-reward pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft by selecting Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley at No. 22 overall.
Farley was touted as one of the best cornerback prospects in this year’s class and could have been a top-10 pick but multiple back surgeries in his past hurt his stock, allowing him to fall into Tennessee’s lap late in the first round.
If he can stay healthy, Farley has all of the tools to be a shutdown corner in the NFL and could end up being the steal of the draft if everything works out, which is why he was well worth the risk at No. 22 overall.
Shortly after being drafted by the Titans, Farley had his first press conference with the media via Zoom and touched on a number of topics, including his injury history. Here’s what he had to say: