Carter Patrick of Summertown joins longsnapper Morgan Cox and linebackers Cody Barton and Cedric Gray of the Tennessee Titans before the team's Nov. 16, 2025 game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.Jay Powell, Reporter assisted by AITue, November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM UTC·2 min readNine-year-old Carter Patrick of Summertown was selected as a winner of Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee's annual Tennessee Titans’ Kids Captain Contest.
The third-grader stood alongside Tennessee Titans captains at midfield for the pregame coin toss ahead of the team’s Nov. 16 matchup with the Houston Texans.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe experience was part of the Titans’ Kids Captain Contest, which gives young fans between the ages of six and 12 years old four lower-bowl tickets, a parking pass, a red Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee cap, an official Titans jersey and most notably, the rare chance to step onto the field as an honorary captain, a Nov. 18 media release states.
According to his mom, Jessica Guajardo, Sunday’s game was extra special for Carter.
"Not only did he get to take the field, but it was also his very first NFL game," the media release states. "For a kid who loves football, it was a dream come true."
When he is not cheering on the Titans, you can find Carter playing basketball or spending time with his family.
Carter Patrick of Summertown joins longsnapper Morgan Cox and linebackers Cody Barton and Cedric Gray of the Tennessee Titans before the team's Nov. 16, 2025 game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.“It was an honor to see Carter join his favorite team on the field during Sunday’s Salute to Service game,” said Josh Webb, a Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee agent in Columbia, Tenn. “As the Titans paid tribute to our veterans and active-duty military, it was especially meaningful to watch a young fan like Carter experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Giving back to our communities and supporting Tennessee families is what Farm Bureau Insurance is all about.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSunday’s game was also the Titans’ annual Salute to Service game, where the team honored military members and veterans throughout the game.
From now until mid-December, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee will choose two more winners to be a Kids Captain for each of the following home games: Dec. 21 versus Kansas City Chiefs and Dec. 28 versus New Orleans Saints.
Contest entries open three weeks before the Titans’ home football games listed above, and contestants can enter to win any time throughout the fall season.
Entries for the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs can be submitted here: https://info.fbitn.com/titansvschiefskidscaptain
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEntrants must be residents of Tennessee, be between ages six and 12, and have parental consent to participate.
Winners will be notified approximately two weeks before their assigned game and must respond within 24 hours to claim their opportunity to shine on the field.
Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Summertown third grader chosen as Titans' Kids Captain contest winner
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