Taylor Lewan
A fierce and physically imposing NFL tackle whose aggressive play and larger-than-life personality defined his nine-year tenure with the Tennessee Titans.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American professional football player·Birthday: July 22·Millennials
Biography
Taylor Lewan played football with a combative edge that made him impossible to ignore, both on the field and on the microphone. A standout at the University of Michigan, where he was a two-time All-American, he entered the NFL as a first-round pick in 2014, bringing a prototype left tackle's frame and a brawler's mentality to the Tennessee Titans. For nine seasons, he was a cornerstone of their offensive line, using his strength and footwork to protect quarterbacks like Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill. His style of play, however, often flirted with the line of the rules, leading to penalties and fines that became part of his reputation. Off the field, Lewan cultivated a parallel career in media, co-hosting the popular 'Bussin' With The Boys' podcast, where his unfiltered and humorous takes on league life garnered a massive audience. Injuries, including a torn ACL in 2020, eventually slowed his career, leading to his retirement in 2023. He left the game as a three-time Pro Bowler remembered for his intensity, loyalty, and a persona that was equal parts protector and provocateur.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Taylor was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Taylor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Taylor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected 11th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Named to the Pro Bowl three consecutive times from 2016 to 2018.
- Started 100 games over nine seasons for the Titans, anchoring their offensive line during a period of playoff contention.
- Co-founded the 'Bussin' With The Boys' podcast, which became one of the most popular sports podcasts in the United States.
Did You Know?
He was a two-time first-team All-American at the University of Michigan (2012, 2013).
He was known for his distinctive long blonde hair, which he eventually cut off for charity.
He was ejected from an NFL game in 2019 for making contact with an official, a rare occurrence for a non-skill position player.
He and his wife welcomed twin daughters in 2021.
“I play this game to dominate the man across from me, period.”
