The Tennessee Titans made their only offensive lineman selection of the 2022 NFL draft thus far when they picked Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere in the third round (No. 69 overall).
There is some debate about how quickly NPF will be able to contribute. While some hold out hope he can factor into the starting offensive line equation right away, the consensus is that he’ll need some time to develop.
Petit-Frere will likely be part of the competition for the right tackle job in 2022, but he could very well sit and end up being the long-term solution at left tackle, as Taylor Lewan will enter the final year of his contract in 2023 and could be a cap casualty before that.
For now, we’re taking a look at five things to know about Tennessee’s newest offensive lineman.