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Marcus Mariota watched the draft from his home in Hawaii, but he joined the Tennessee media via conference call after he was picked by the Titans. Here is some of what he had to say via Twitter from the people who were in attendance:
Marcus Mariota said he wasn't sure where he'd be drafted. "I am so excited. I am very blessed to have this opportunity." #Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 1, 2015
Mariota: "I'm so excited. Blessed to have this opportunity Looking forward to getting to work and playing football again." #TENpick #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 1, 2015
Mariota: I'll do my best to transition into (offense). Said he developed a relationship with Ken Whisenhunt #Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 1, 2015
Mariota: Went on hike this morning overlooking valley I live in, cleared my mind, relaxed. Enjoyed family time. #TENpick #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 1, 2015
Mariota said Memphis was the first school to offer him a college scholarship. #Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) May 1, 2015
Mariota: I have some family that lives in TEN. Know them fairly well. #TENpick #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) May 1, 2015