Music City Miracles Interviews Tennessee Titans Cornerback Alterraun Verner

AV: I was super excited when i got drafted by the Titans. I knew it was a possibility, but to have it happen was just so surreal. They are a great organization and I was truly blessed. A lot of things were going through my head, but the main thing was that I made it. Finally!!! 

Rookie mini camp was fun. Getting to know the other rookies and seeing the facilities was sweet. Just going into the locker room and seeing the practice jersey with my name on it was such a treat. Meeting some of the veterans was great too. The coaches were wonderful, as wonderful as a coach can be. They were very patient with us and really eased us in. That might change when training camp hits.   

They taught us a little different terminology for defensive calls, but nothing too much. It is relatively the same as what we did at UCLA.

Well, I was kinda forced into the position, I played safety and receiver in high school. Then I was told I was really a corner size. So I tried it, for the fact that I just wanted to play college ball anyway I can. So after a few times playing the position I just grew into it through my college career. 

A lot of people been making mention of this fact. It is very interesting and exciting to be playing with a "Rhodes Scholar". That man is an inspiration to everyone on how to be a professional on and off the field, but I will try to hold my own with him. 

I think I do have a shot to play opposite Finnegan. It will be all dictated at camp. If I can show up, know the plays and not make mental mistakes. Then I will have a good shot. Will I get it, that's not in my control, but I can make the decision tough. They just told me to come in to compete and prepare for everything. All spots, nickel, outside, dime, special teams, holder, snapper. everything! The last two obviously I am playing around, but seriously just compete for every spot.

No I haven't, hopefully I will build relations with vets, during OTAs.

I am pretty familiar with them. I have been following them since back when they switched over to the Titans from the Oilers. I've always been a fan of their uniforms. I have watched them recently, I mean CJ 28 had 2000 yards rushing, you have to be out of this world not to follow them. 

I can tell them that I say I am a pretty complete corner. I don't just excel really well in pass coverage or run support, but I do it all well. I believe I am clutch and play better as the game progresses. I am dependable and I love to play. I am aggressive, but smart on the field. Willing to do whatever needed to help the team win!

I believe I can be a leader as early as this year, even if I do not have a prominent role in the defense. I am a competitor and I am coming to help us win and go to a Super Bowl, and I have a feeling my teammates will be as well. If not, they need to jump aboard while they have a chance!

I don't mind at all. I been hearing that he is a class act, so I will enjoy playing for Coach Fisher.

Thanks. 

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