After bolstering the offensive line by picking Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham at No. 7 in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Titans opted to improve the defensive front by selecting Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat with the No. 38 pick on Friday.

Sweat was one of the best defensive linemen in the nation last season. He won the Outland Trophy, given to college football's top interior lineman, over players like left tackle Joe Alt, the Los Angeles Chargers' No. 5 overall selection on Thursday.

He'll provide immediate support to a Titans defensive line looking to retool after the loss of Denico Autry to intradivision rival Houston, with his size and strength able to open the field up for the Titans linebackers.

Here's what to know about Sweat:

What is Sweat's height and weight?

Sweat is 6-foot-4 and weighs 366 pounds.

• Height: 6-4

• Weight: 366-pounds

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Where did T'Vondre Sweat go to college?

Sweat played for the University of Texas for five years, majoring in youth and community studies.

Sweat played in 62 games, starting 18 times. He was widely considered to be the best defensive lineman in the nation last season, winning the Outland Trophy along with a handful of additional honors, including being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

He was a unanimous All-American selection last season, becoming the fifth Texas player to do so. He was also named a first-team All-American by USA TODAY, AP and the FWAA.

Sweat achieved career highs in tackles, solo tackles and tackles for loss as Texas made it all the way to the College Football Playoff, falling in the semifinal to Washington.

Who is T'Vondre Sweat's brother?

Sweat's brother, Mark, is a defensive end in the NFL playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Mark was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft after playing three seasons at Florida State.

Mark Sweat has 196 tackles, 35 sacks, seven forced fumbles and an interception in his NFL career, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021.

He started 16 games in 2022 as the Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII, falling 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mark had one tackle in the game.

T'Vondre Sweat's stats, 40 time — (pro day and combine)

Sweat ran a 5.27-second 40-yard dash at the NFL draft combine. His vertical was 26 inches and his broad jump was 8 feet, 2 inches. He also ran the 10-yard split in 1.8 seconds.

At Texas, Sweat played all 14 games last season, starting in eight. He recorded career highs with 45 tackles, 18 solo tackles, two sacks and a blocked kick. He recorded three tackles, one solo, in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Washington.

Sweat even managed to haul in a touchdown reception last season, becoming the fifth Texas lineman to score an offensive touchdown.

T'Vondre Sweat's arrest

On April 7, Sweat was detained at Travis County Jail in Austin, Texas, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was released after posting a $3,000 bond, and immediately flew to Tennessee for a pre-draft meeting with the Titans the next day, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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T'Vondre Sweat highlights

Texas defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat won the Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman in college football, after recording career highs in tackles, sacks, blocked kicks and solo tackles.

Sweat was also a Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalist in 2023 and a member of USA TODAY's All-Big 12 first team.

Here's a look at some of his college highlights:

T'Vondre Sweat's high school background

Sweat attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas. He was named to the AP Class 5A All-State team and was District 10-5A II MVP in 2018.

In Sweat's senior season, Huntsville went 12-2, making it to the Texas 5A Division II quarterfinals. That season, the Huntsville defense allowed only 13.1 points per game, shutting out its opponents on three occasions.

T'Vondre Sweat's 247Sports Composite ranking

Sweat was a three-star recruit and the 54th ranked player in Texas by 247Sports. He was 247Sports' 40th ranked strongside defensive end.

ESPN ranked Sweat as the 92nd-best player in Texas and the 95th-best defensive end in the country.

Harrison Campbell covers high school sports and more for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccampbell7.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Meet Texas' T'Vondre Sweat, Titans’ 2024 NFL Draft second-round pick