NASHVILLE – The Titans selected Michigan OLB Jaylen Harrell in the seventh round of Saturday's NFL Draft.
Harrell, selected with the 252nd overall pick, is ready to go.
"I bring a lot of versatility, but I am a high-effort, high-motor guy," Harrell said. "I can rush the passer, set the edge, and get after the quarterback. I am just grateful for the opportunity, and I'm ready to get to work and put my full talents on display.
"Whatever this team wants me to do, I'll do. I can play end, I can play outside linebacker, I can drop in coverage. So, whatever the team's vision is for me, I'm ready to do it, and I'll do it 100 percent."
Harrell (6-4, 247) played in 46 games for the Wolverines over the past four seasons, with 31 starts, and he recorded 78 tackles, eight sacks, 19 tackles for a loss and 11 quarterback hits.
In 2023, when Michigan won the national championship, Harrell started all 15 games and racked up 31 tackles, 6.5 sacks, nine tackles for a loss and five quarterback hits.
Harrell was a two-time Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference performer in 2022 and 2023. Harrell was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten performer from 2021-23.
Harrell's dad, James, played at Florida State and in the NFL with the Detroit Lions from 1979-83 and 1985-86 after a stint in the USFL.
Harrell plans to adopt his mindset as he makes his way into the league.
"My pops, he was undrafted, you feel me?," Harrell said. "So, he had that killer mindset, that 'They have to take it from me.' Just getting that mindset instilled in me at such a young age, just being able to get drafted. I know there's still so much work to do. But I am ready to put my best foot forward and get to work."
The Titans selected Michigan OLB Jaylen Harrell in the seventh round of Saturday's NFL Draft. Harrell was selected with the 252nd overall pick.
Michigan linebacker Jaylen Harrell (32) plays against the Northern Illinois in the second half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan defensive back Jaylen Harrell plays during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan linebacker Jaylen Harrell goes up against Colorado State linebacker Dequan Jackson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan linebacker Jaylen Harrell plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan's Jaylen Harrell plays during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan linebacker Jaylen Harrell (32) pressures Indiana quarterback Connor Bazelak (9) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Michigan edge rusher Jaylen Harrell pressures Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell reacts to a play against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) gets sacked by Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell rushes the quarterback during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 30-24. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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