Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut defied the odds when he made the team’s 53-man roster last August. A rookie undrafted ball-carrier out of little-known Sacred Heart, Chestnut was one of four running backs the Titans initially opted to keep last season (it was five if you count fullback Tory Carter). Fast forward a calendar year later and Chestnut, a Bowie, Maryland native, continues to write the Titans’ most heartwarming story.
Chestnut has arguably been the Titans’ most impressive offensive player through two preseason contests. While much of the focus has centered around a plethora of receivers who are battling for a roster spot, it’s Chestnut that’s stolen the spotlight.