Jalston Fowler earning his stripes in Tennessee

The Tennessee Titans rested Tuesday and Wednesday, but it will return to practice Thursday for a fifth training camp session. Titans’ head coach Ken Whisenhunt likes what he’s seeing from first-round draft pick Marcus Mariota at quarterback, but he’s also paid attention to former Alabama standout Jalston Fowler.

Fowler, 5-foot-11, 254 pounds, has impressed the coaching staff with his knowledge and sharp movements at fullback. Will Lomas, writer for SB Nation on the Tennessee Titans, said Fowler will get a lot of time this season with the first-team offense. The former Crimson Tide fullback was selected in the fourth round (108th overall pick) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Fowler totaled 738 career rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns and seven touchdown receptions in his tenure at Alabama (2010-14).

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine, Pick Six Previews and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.