Meet JC Latham, the Tennessee Titans’ first-round 2024 NFL Draft pick
The Tennessee Titans needed protection on the line for second-year quarterback Will Levis, and though it may not be the man everyone expected, after Joe Alt went at No. 5 to the San Diego Chargers, they got just that in Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham.
Here's everything you need to know about Latham, the Titans No. 7 pick.
What is JC Latham's height and weight?
JC Latham is 6-foot-6 and weighs in at 342-pounds.
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 342-pounds
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Where did JC Latham go to college?
Latham attended Alabama for three years, starting at right tackle in his final two seasons.
Latham was named first-team All-SEC last season and second-team All-American by the FWAA after starting all 14 games last season. He also was on the Outland Trophy watch list, given to the best interior lineman in college football.
What position does JC Latham play?
Latham played at right tackle in each of his final two seasons at Alabama.
While left tackle was a hole the Titans looked likely to fill with the No. 7 pick, they pivoted after the Chargers selected Notre Dame left tackle Joe Alt at No. 5. Latham was widely regarded as the next best offensive lineman in the 2024 draft class.
How many sacks did JC Latham give up at Alabama?
Latham was a key member of an Alabama offensive line that made it to the College Football Playoff last season. Providing protection for quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for 23 touchdowns and 2,834 yards, Latham was rock-solid on the right side of the line.
In his junior season, Latham allowed only two sacks in 408 pass sets.
What are JC Latham's stats, 40 time — (pro day and combine)
JC Latham measured in at 6-6 and 342 pounds with a 35-1/8 inch arm length.
Latham did not participate in any testing activities at the NFL draft combine or his Alabama pro day.
In his junior season at Alabama, he started every game and averaged 3.2 knockdown blocks per game, 41 total in 813 snaps. He also gave up just two sacks in more than 400 passing sets.
JC Latham highlights
Latham was named second-team All-American last season by USA TODAY and PFF starting every game at right tackle for the Crimson Tide. Latham allowed an astonishing two sacks in over 400 passing attempts last season and averaged 3.2 knockdown blocks per game.
Here's a look at Latham's highlights at Alabama.
JC Latham 247 ranking
Originally from Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Latham was a five-star recruit and one of the best prospects in the country coming out of IMG Academy in Florida.
Latham was the nation's highest-ranked offensive lineman and No. 2 prospect overall on the 247Composite.
As a sophomore, he helped Catholic Memorial in Wisconsin to a state championship before heading to IMG, where he started at left tackle.
Harrison Campbell covers high school sports and more for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @hccampbell7.
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