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Blount Goes Home

"This is where it all started for me...Dorsett Stadium, Taylor County" Legarrette Blount rushed for over 1000 yards in 3 of his 4 seasons at Taylor County High School. "Taylor County Bulldogs, All day every day." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Blount grew up in the small town of Perry in Taylor County Florida. It's a quite town with a population of about 7000. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Just two weeks after the infamous Boise State incident Blount and girlfriend Merissa McCullugh gave birth to Legarrette Jr. Blount. On a quick trip back to Perry for his mothers wedding Blount enjoys some time with his son before heading off to Titans training camp which opens on July 31. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Knowing that making the team is not going to be easy Blount takes a few minutes during a jam packed day to look through the Titans play book. "As long as I stay in this thing right here there is nothing that can keep me from making that 45 man roster." (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

As last minute plans come together for his mothers wedding Blount shows off his tuxedo for his cousin Herbert Waddell. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Blount attributes his size and athleticism to his father Gary who also played football in high school. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

With only being home for a few days Blount makes sure to stop at his favorite hamburger spot. According to Blount the 221 Gas and Grill is the best burger in Perry, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)