On Friday, the Tennessee Titans announced the signing of decorated college wrestler Adam Coon, who will compete for a role as a backup interior offensive lineman.
The 6-foot-5, 300-pounder was an All-American wrestler at Michigan and recently earned a spot on the men’s Olympic team before failing to qualify.
As far as football experience is concerned, Coon hasn’t played since 2013 when he was in high school, but he was an all-state linebacker and all-time honorable mention offensive line at Fowlerville High School in Michigan.
Shortly after announcing his signing, the Titans released a video showing Coon doing squats with a huge log for a workout, a la Rocky Balboa.
Big time football guy Adam Coon pic.twitter.com/LIIOq63Zpa
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 4, 2021
Yeah, I’d say the man is worth a look.
Coon will have quite the uphill climb in earning a spot on Tennessee’s roster, as the Titans have a great deal of depth inside and out upfront. His best chance at sticking in Nashville might be to grab a practice squad spot.
