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Titans’ JC Latham can lift crazy weight and his hands are MASSIVE

Diving into just how big and strong new Titans OT JC Latham is.

The first thing that is typically mentioned in evaluations of new Tennessee Titans offensive tackle JC Latham is how truly massive he is. The Alabama product stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 342 pounds.

But that’s not even the biggest Latham has ever been. During his introductory press conference on Friday, Latham said he played at a whopping 360 pounds last season, although his goal is to be around 340 when he enters the NFL.

There have been stories floating around about how much Latham can lift. One analyst, Cole Cubelic, reported last year that Latham benched 505 pounds and squatted 900 pounds WITH resistance bands.

I get tired just thinking about that.

However, he clarified today that he did not in fact squat 900 pounds.

“It was 1,000,” Latham revealed.

As you’d expect Latham’s hands are massive, especially when you compare them to us mere mortals.

But even when compared to his NFL peers, Latham is a big boy. His hands measured at 11 inches, just .75 inches smaller than the biggest hand measurement in combine history, per Pro Football Network.

Take all of that into consideration and then combine it with the fact that Latham will now be under the tutelage of esteemed offensive line coach Bill Callahan and the sky’s the limit for how good he can be, no matter where he ends up upfront.

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Photos highlight the big night for 3 former Alabama stars at 2024 NFL draft

Three former Alabama football stars have begun their NFL journeys. Here are the top pictures of them at the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Though the 2024 NFL draft has not yet concluded, three former Alabama Crimson Tide football stars have begun their individual journeys in the league. Defensive back Terrion Arnold, linebacker Dallas Turner and offensive tackle JC Latham all heard their names called during the first round of the three-day event in Detroit.

First off the board was Latham, who was selected No. 7 overall by the Tennessee Titans. Just 10 picks later, Turner was picked up by the Minnesota Vikings. Finally, Arnold was drafted by the Detroit Lions.

There are still a handful of former Alabama players that are waiting to receive the call that they got drafted and Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow along as their special moments approach.

For now, relive the excitement from the first round with the top photos from the evening.

First-round photo gallery from the 2024 NFL draft

Titans OL coach Bill Callahan is a huge fan of JC Latham

New Titans OT JC Lathan has a huge fan in OL coach Bill Callahan.

If you’re one of those fans who doesn’t like the Tennessee Titans’ selection of JC Latham at No. 7 overall in the 2024 NFL draft, just know that one of the best offensive line coaches in the league is absolutely in love with him.

Per ESPN’s Dianna Russini, Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan “loves” Latham and the Alabama product is Callahan’s favorite player in the entire draft ā€” and it’s not hard to see why.

The 6-foot-6, 342-pound lineman is an absolute mauler in the run game and is a solid pass protector, although he could use some work in the latter area. But he should be just fine and then some once Callahan gets his hands on him.

After being drafted, Latham spoke about his meeting with Callahan during the pre-draft process.

“I sat down one-on-one with (coach Callahan), just going over different techniques, pass pro, run blocking,” Latham said. “And then getting background information on who we both were, and then talking about the potential I have, and how I can capitalize on the ability I’ve been given.”

There was some concern about whether or not Latham would be able to fill the Titans’ biggest need, which is at left tackle. However, general manager Ran Carthon and head coach Brian Callahan are confident Latham will be just fine there, and so is the Alabama product.

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What Titans’ JC Latham said after being drafted

Titans OT JC Latham is confident in his ability to play left tackle in the NFL.

The Tennessee Titans have found their left tackle of the future after taking JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

There were some questions about where Latham might fit in after he played right tackle in college, but general manager Ran Carthon and head coach Brian Callahan made it clear he will start out on the left side.

Latham said being drafted by the Titans was “crazy” and he’s just happy that the pre-draft process is now over and he can finally get to work.

“It was crazy,” Latham said, per Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. “I didn’t shed a tear. I just felt a sigh of relief, that this whole process is officially over. I am officially a professional player now. I almost shed a tear ā€” my mom said my great grandma would be really proud of me, so that means a lot to me.

“It’s amazing (to be a Titan). I am ready to get to work. It means a lot for a team, an organization to trust me with the pick and I want to build on that trust, build on that foundation, and hit the ground running.”

Latham revealed that he had a one-on-one meeting with offensive line coach Bill Callahan that lasted several hours. He also stated he firmly believes he can play left tackle.

“I sat down one-on-one with (coach Callahan), just going over different techniques, pass pro, run blocking,” Latham said. “And then getting background information on who we both were, and then talking about the potential I have, and how I can capitalize on the ability I’ve been given.

“Absolutely (I can play left tackle),” Latham added. “I was trained at left all my life, and I get to Bama and Evan Neal, a top-10 pick, he was at left so I went to right. ā€¦ Going back to left, I’ve been training all this offseason, so I’m ready to go.”

Titans plan to start JC Latham out at left tackle

Titans GM Ran Carthon and HC Brian Callahan are confident JC Latham can play left tackle after playing on the right side in college.

After the Tennessee Titans selected JC Latham with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, the first question that immediately came to mind was: where will he end up?

Latham played right tackle in college, but many experts believe he can play on the left side at the next level. A smaller contingent also believes he could end up at guard.

But general manager Ran Carthon made it quite clear how the team views Latham from the jump.

ā€œWeā€™re gonna start him at left tackle. Heā€™s played right tackle at Bama. I know heā€™s practiced at left tackle, taken reps there, so itā€™s not foreign to him,ā€ Carthon said, per Terry McCormick of Titan Insider. ā€œHeā€™s gonna start off at left for us.ā€

Head coach Brian Callahan added that he believes Latham can play on the left side, but what’s most important is that the Alabama product ends up at one of the tackle spots because of the team’s needs.

ā€œThereā€™s a precedent,” Callahan said. “Guys have played right and played left and made the switch. Itā€™s not super uncommon. We had a comfort level with the player and the athlete and what heā€™s capable of. Look, having him go to left and start out there, and if he doesnā€™t feel right and he doesnā€™t look comfortable there, we can move him back to right. You need tackles, period. So it doesnā€™t really affect us either way. Heā€™s just a really strong, powerful, big athletic human. Thereā€™s not a lot of guys that look like him on earth. We like that.ā€

The good news for the Titans is that they have one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL in Bill Callahan to help with the transition, which is a huge reason for optimism that the switch won’t be an issue.

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JC Latham celebrates becoming a Tennessee Titan with fans at 2024 NFL draft

JC Latham celebrates with Titans fans after becoming the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NFL draft

The wait for former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle [autotag]JC Latham[/autotag] didn’t last very long Thursday evening. The Tennessee Titans selected the 6-foot-6 monster with the No. 7 selection in the 2024 NFL draft.

Latham was the first member of the Crimson Tide to hear his name called, making it a record 16 straight years Alabama has had a player selected in the first round.

The Titans used the No. 33 pick in last year’s draft on their quarterback of the future, former Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis, so Latham will be tasked with being his new bodyguard in Nashville.

Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon spoke to the press immediately following the pick and they stated Latham will be a left tackle for them despite primarily playing on the right side in college.

I am sure the whole evening will be surreal for Latham, but it sure seems as if he is taking it all in as the Titans posted a video to X of the new left tackle celebrating with fans. Offensive tackles are never the sexiest picks in the draft, but Latham is probably as close to a surefire pick as anyone in this class. He will look to be a massive asset for the franchise for the next decade.

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JC Latham manhandles Roger Goodell after being drafted by Titans

New Titans OT JC Latham absolutely manhandled Roger Goodell on the stage after being drafted.

If there’s one thing we know about new Tennessee Titans offensive tackle JC Latham, it’s that he’s a large human being capable of manhandling anyone in front of him.

And the 6-foot-6, 342-pound monster showed that immediately upon being drafted by the Titans with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Once Latham’s name was called, he walked up to the stage and picked up Roger Goodell like a toy, which wasn’t exactly ideal for the NFL commissioner considering he just had back surgery recently.

But Goodell took it like a champ and congratulated Latham for being taken by the Titans all the same. The Alabama product picking up Goodell starts at the 1:24 mark in the video below.

“(Goodell) told me when I picked him up, don’t pick him up by the low back because that’s where he had the surgery,” Latham said afterwards, per Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. “So, I made sure I went up top. ā€¦ Hopefully he’s OK. If not, I apologize. I hope he is (good).”

The addition of Latham is a significant one, as the Titans desperately needed help upfront. General manager Ran Carthon says Latham will get a crack at left tackle first, despite not playing there in college.

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Alabama’s JC Latham didn’t get memo Roger Goodell recently had back surgery

Roger Goodell’s surgically repaired back was tested by Alabama OL JC Latham

It was only a matter of time on Thursday before a first-round draft pick decided to celebrate by hugging and lifting Commissioner Roger Goodell.

The problem is the commissioner had back surgery recently and being carried by a massive lineman probably wasn’t in the rehab plan.

It mattered not because the Tennessee Titans took JC Latham with the seventh overall pick.

The big lineman from Alabama strolled across the stage. He hugged and lifted Goodell with ease.

Instant 2024 NFL Draft grades: Tennessee Titans select JC Latham, OT, Alabama 7th overall

Instant 2024 NFL Draft grades: Tennessee Titans select JC Latham, OT, Alabama 7th overall

The Tennessee Titans likely were frustrated by the top tackle in the class being taken off the board by the Chargers, but they don’t dwell on the selection and select the second best tackle in this class with Alabama tackle JC Latham.

Latham projects to immediately start on the left side of the Titans offensive line after playing most of his career on the right side with the Crimson Tide where he dominated.

A mammoth human being with incredible power and solid pass protecting technique, Latham projects well on either side of the line, and should secure Tennessee’s blind spot for years to come.

Grade: B

Will Levis reacts to Titans taking JC Latham in NFL draft

How Titans QB Will Levis reacted to Tennessee drafting JC Latham.

The Tennessee Titans added to their offensive line with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by taking Alabama offensive tackle, JC Latham.

One person who is very happy with that pick is quarterback Will Levis, who desperately needed more help upfront after getting beaten up pretty good behind a lackluster unit during his rookie season.

No matter where the massive Latham ends up settling in, he should bolster the group upfront for Levis right away, putting him in a better position to succeed in what is a crucial season for the Kentucky product.

Levis took to Twitter shortly after the Titans drafted Latham in the first round to share his reaction. Take a look:

The hope is that Latham can fill the void at left tackle, and that’s exactly what the Titans have planned for him moving forward, as general manager Ran Carthon said so after the pick was submitted.

The Titans will once again be on the clock in the second round at No. 38 overall on Friday evening.

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