The Tennessee Titans are leaving no stone unturned this pre-draft season. While their local pro day was in full swing, the team was also busy hosting intriguing prospects at their facility, including a defensive lineman who turned heads with his athletic testing.
Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, a notable snub from the NFL Scouting Combine, made his way to the Vanderbilt Medical Football Center for a visit with the Titans. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound lineman used his pro day to silence any doubters, posting numbers that would have ranked among the elite at the combine.
His performance was nothing short of spectacular: a 4.19-second shuttle, a 36-inch vertical leap, a 4.91-second 40-yard dash, and 35 reps on the 225-pound bench press. This rare blend of size, strength, and explosiveness makes him a fascinating late-round or priority free-agent target for teams seeking defensive line depth.
After transferring from Penn State, van den Berg broke out in his final season at Georgia Tech. He profiles as a stout run-stuffer who excels at the point of attack, often commanding double teams to free up linebackers. Over his 54-game college career, he amassed 90 total tackles and 5.5 sacks.
For a Titans defense looking to bolster its interior presence, a player with van den Berg's raw athletic tools and proven disruptive ability could be a perfect developmental fit. His pro-day showcase proves that sometimes the most exciting prospects are the ones flying under the radar, waiting for their moment to break through.
