The Right Guy at Left Tackle?

The Tennessee Titans surprised virtually no one when they selected a tackle in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With a glaring need at the position and a host of top prospects available, they went with Alabama’s JC Latham (6-foot-6, 360 pounds), who was a two-year starter at right tackle in college. … Latham is unusually athletic for his size was a left tackle in high school, where he became the country’s top-ranked offensive line prospect, and impressed Titans coaches during pre-draft interviews. All of that factors into the team’s belief that his transition to the left side in the NFL will be smooth. … Oddsmakers had Notre Dame’s Joe Alt as the Titans’ most likely selection, but he ultimately was not available when Tennessee was on the clock at No. 7. Indications are, though, that the Titans might have taken Latham even if Alt was available. … In addition to the tackles, there were other notable prospects at several positions available to the Titans. Plus, a number of teams called with trade offers. Ultimately, though, general manager Ran Carthon elected to stay put and go with Latham. … In his post-draft press conference, Latham came across as intelligent, well-spoken, enthusiastic and highly motivated, all of which should make him someone Titans fans easily can root for. … Latham’s addition seemingly settles things on the left side of the offebnsive line. The right side, however, is a different issue. … With two days and seven rounds remaining in the draft, the Titans still have needs to fill. They hold the sixth pick of the second round, which likely will generate more trade opoportunities, and then won’t pick again until the fourth round.