Best Titan

Photo: Kindell Buchanan

There is no better person to drag the local NFL franchise out of its sustained mediocrity (three postseason appearances, one win in the past 15 years) than former Middle Tennessee State University star Kevin Byard, who has never settled for being overlooked or ignored. In the past two years he has led the league in interceptions (eight in 2017), publicly feuded with Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders when he felt disrespected, and in July, signed a contract extension worth $14.1 million per season (a record for his position). He not only produces, he motivates all those around him with his ability, his actions and his attitude. DAVID BOCLAIR

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