Titans Expected to Pick Up Peter Skoronski's Fifth-Year Option

PFF analyst predicts the Tennessee Titans will extend their 2023 first-round pick

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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According to a Pro Football Focus (PFF) analysis, the Tennessee Titans are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on offensive guard Peter Skoronski, their 2023 first-round draft pick. Skoronski had a strong sophomore season in 2025 after a rocky rookie year, emerging as one of the best guards in the NFL.

Why it matters

Picking up Skoronski's fifth-year option would keep the promising young guard under contract with the Titans for at least the next two seasons, allowing the team to continue developing him as a core part of their offensive line. This aligns with the Titans' stated goal of "draft and develop" under general manager Mike Borgonzi.

The details

Skoronski was drafted by the Titans in the first round in 2023 despite playing left tackle in college at Northwestern. The team moved him to guard, where he struggled as a rookie but made major strides in his second season. In 2025, Skoronski posted a 79.0 PFF grade, the fifth-highest among guards, and cut his pressure rate allowed to 3.5%, the seventh-lowest at the position.

  • Skoronski was drafted by the Titans in the first round in 2023.
  • In his rookie season of 2024, Skoronski had a 61.6 PFF grade and allowed 32 pressures with five sacks.
  • In the 2025 season, Skoronski's PFF grade jumped to 79.0, fifth-highest among guards, and his pressure rate allowed dropped to 3.5%.

The players

Peter Skoronski

A 2023 first-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans, Skoronski has emerged as one of the best young guards in the NFL after a rocky rookie season.

Mike Borgonzi

The general manager of the Tennessee Titans, Borgonzi has emphasized a "draft and develop" approach since taking over the role in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Skoronski continues to grow into one of the best guards in the NFL, and the Titans will be wise to keep him in the building for as long as possible.”

— Thomas Valentine, PFF Analyst (Pro Football Focus)

What’s next

The Titans have until May 2026 to officially decide whether to pick up Skoronski's fifth-year option, which would keep him under contract through the 2027 season.

The takeaway

The Titans' decision to draft and develop Skoronski is paying dividends, as the young guard has blossomed into one of the best at his position. Picking up his fifth-year option would solidify the team's offensive line for the foreseeable future as they look to build a contender around their young core.