Nicholas Petit-Frere, the Tennessee Titans offensive tackle, often catches the fans’ eyes for his tall height and heavy body—as it is supposed to be. Petit-Frere’s journey from Ohio State to the NFL carries an inspiring story as this season marks his third for the Titans.

Known for his quick feet and athleticism, Petit-Frere is one of just four offensive linemen to start all 16 games in his rookie season. And ever since the Titans drafted him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the fans know exactly who’s been the biggest support for his career. Let’s meet the protagonists of his story: his single mom, Loris and his dad.

Who are Titans’ OT’s parents?

Loris Petit-Frere is the major figure behind the 25-year-old offensive tackle. Petit-Frere was born when Loris was a senior in her high school. After graduating high school, Loris earned an academic scholarship to South Florida and finished her degree in the next three years. While Mama Loris was in college, Petit-Frere’s grandparents raised him for his first five years.

As a single mother, Loris was the only caretaker of her son when he was growing up and evolving in sports. “There was a period of time where I had to work two jobs to make ends meet,” Stated Loris. “He’s a growing boy, he’s involved in sports, all that costs.”

No doubt, it was her love and support that helped her son get that NFL call from the Titans. “It’s the biggest impact I can describe. I’ll describe it. But whatever I say is not going to be enough for me to describe the impact on my life,” the jersey number 78 said.

Petit-Frere is of Haitian descent through his father, who passed away when he was just seven years old. Mom Loris ensured that her son never felt the lack of a father figure while raising him as a single parent. She told him that God is his father. Being a single child and living with her mother for his whole life, football somehow became Petit-Frere’s family. “I’ve created so many different relationships and new families because of football,” he once said.

Nicholas Petit-Frere: Football and beyond

Thanks to Mama Loris, Petit-Frere is having a good start to his career with the Tennessee Titans. However, the offensive tackle had quite ups and downs in his short NFL career. He kicked off his career with a strong rookie season, starting 16 games and appearing in the 97% of the snaps.

However, Petit-Frere was sidelined during his second season for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Titans suspended the offensive tackle for six games. Following his suspension, he was later placed on injury reserve.

The Titans are sitting with 3-8 on the table and, just like the team, Petit-Frere had also faced challenged throughout the season. Hiss poor performance led to him giving up nine pressures and one sack in the Titan’s clash with the New York Jets. With this, the management benched him several times this season. As Nicholas Petit-Frere is to enter the contract season in 2025, Titans may release him, but for now the rookie is giving his all to make a change,