Grading the Tennessee Titans pick of JC Latham at No. 7 in 2024 NFL Draft
The Tennessee Titans addressed their biggest need in Thursday's first round, selecting Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick.
Latham was the second offensive tackle drafted in the top seven picks, with Notre Dame OT Joe Alt selected at No. 5 overall to the Chargers.
The Alabama offensive tackle played at right tackle for the most part in 2023, and the Titans have a need at both tackle spots.
Here's how the Tennessean grades the Titans' first-round pick:
Tennessee Titans No. 7 overall pick grade
The grade: B-plus
Why? Latham is a road-grader offensive tackle that can move people in the run game and should fit the Titans' new offense. He played right tackle the last two seasons, and while some might complain about left vs. right, the Titans needed a right tackle and a left tackle. He needs to improve his angle and leverage awareness in pass protection, but once he's blocked a defender, that defender is blocked. A need was met here.
Tennessee Titans 2024 NFL Draft picks
1st round, No. 7 overall: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
2nd round, No. 38 overall
4th round, No. 106 overall
5th round, No. 146 overall
6th round, No. 182 overall
7th round, No. 242 overall
7th round, No. 252 overall
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