Titans take JC Latham with No. 7 pick

The Tennessee Titans selected Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Latham was a beast for the Crimson Tide over the last two seasons, starting 27 games at right tackle during that stretch. He earned first-team all-SEC honors in 2023 and was one of the best offensive linemen in the country.

The 21-year-old has an 85-inch wingspan and sits at 6-foot-5 and 342 pounds. Latham is a mauler in the run game and instantly gives the Titans an edge up front.

Latham can also play guard at the next level, providing the Titans with versatility. Tennessee ranked 28th in sacks allowed per game last season.

Pre-draft profile

Latham is built to play right tackle. He has a massive frame, the power profile to match, and more fluid movement skills than you might expect for a player of his size. When he gets his hands on a defender, the rep is pretty much over. Latham could improve his patience in pass protection, as a tendency to overset leaves him susceptible to inside moves. He can also find himself overextending and getting off balance in the run game. Cleaning up those areas of his game - a reasonable expectation for a 21-year-old prospect - will give him every opportunity to put together a long, productive career.