Peter Skoronski is the newest member of the Tennessee Titans after being selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Skoronski landing with the Titans marks the beginning of a new era in Nashville. GM Ran Carthon and Mike Vrabel are looking to build the Titans into a perennial Super Bowl contender, and they're starting in the trenches. Skoronski's versatility, athleticism, and physicality make him an excellent fit for the Titans' need at offensive line. 

Let's take a closer look at Skoronski and why the Titans think so highly of him. Here's four things you need to know about the Tennessee Titans' newest offensive lineman.

1. Skoronski adds versatility

Some scouts believe Skoronski will be better suited as a guard at the NFL level because of his arm length. While this theory could be proven true in the next few years, Skoronski's tape at Northwestern makes a really strong case for him to be an NFL left tackle.

Skoronski told Titans media in a zoom on Thursday night that he would be happy to play anywhere Tennessee needs him. His new head coach, Mike Vrabel, said that Skoronski would be given the opportunity to compete "at offensive line," and that the team would make those decisions later on. 

That said, you can put Vrabel in with the group who believes Skoronski has what it takes to be a left tackle. "Great foot work. He's square. He plays square. He's strong," said Mike Vrabel about Skoronski's ability to overcome size concerns. "I think he uses his mind. I mean, he's intelligent. There's a lot of things you can do to make up for not having 35-inch arms, which very few tackles have. So it's angles, it's strength, it's body control, it's playing square and being able to move his feet."

Having an offensive lineman that can be physical and competitive at any position on the line is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Titans. Heading into camp, Tennessee will have a lot of flexibility and be able to deploy Skoronski, Andre Dillard, and Daniel Brunskill (all versatile linemen) how they best see fit.

But make no mistake about it. Skoronski was announced as a tackle and played left tackle almost exclusively in college. Don't rule out the possibility of this guy sticking outside. 

2. Skoronski has never been to Nashville

Skoronski's new journey will be bringing him to a new city along the way. The Chicagoland native and former Northwestern Wildcat told Titans media over Zoom on Thursday night that his only experience in Nashville was a college visit to Vanderbilt many years ago.

"I just came here one time for a visit to Vandy, just maybe there for 24 hours, but heard tons of good things about Nashville," Skoronski said. "So, definitely excited about that."

From the sound of things, Skoronski is going to fit right in and fall in love with Nashville. The newest member of the Titans' offensive line is a self-proclaimed country music fan that is excited to see what all the hype is about.

Top three artists new #Titans OL @PSkoronski would have on his festival lineup: Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker.

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 28, 2023

3. Skoronski joins elite company

While Northwestern's football program has turned out a number of highly touted NFL prospects in recent years, Skoronski coming off the board at 11 overall puts him among some pretty elite company.

Skoronski is just the 11th player in Northwestern's program history to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft and the highest drafted player the Wildcats have produced since 1983. His legacy as one of the program's all-time greats was built from the moment he stepped on Ryan Field as a freshman.

In his freshman season, Skoronski Started every game for the Wildcats and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team and a 247Sports True Freshman All-American. Skoronski took a step up in year two, earning an All-Big Ten First Team selection as a sophomore before blossoming into a superstar in his third season in Evanston.

Skoronski became a 2022 Unanimous First Team All-American, making him the first player in Northwestern program history to receive that honor. He's also the first ever Wildcat to be named the Rimington-Pace Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.

4. Skoronski comes from a football family

Football excellence runs in the Skoronski family name. Peter's grandfather, Bob Skoronski, was a five-time NFL Champion, two-time Super Bowl Champion, and Pro Bowler who played left tackle for the Green Bay Packers from 1956-1968.

Bob Skoronski was the offensive captain on five NFL championship teams coached by Vince Lombardi and was elected to the Packers' Hall of Fame in 1976.

Growing up in a football family, Skoronski had his sights set on the NFL from an early age. He will now carry on his grandfather's NFL legacy as he begins his Titans career.

"My grandfather having played with the Packers, you know it's just wanting to follow in his footsteps and playing that up all some day," Skoronski told the media. "So it's been a it's been a goal of mine from since I knew what football was…So super happy and yeah, just happy to carry on his legacy."