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Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat named to PFWA All-Rookie team

Tennessee Titans NT T’Vondre Sweat was named to the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) regular-season All-Rookie team.

The Tennessee Titans are settling into the offseason and have been quite busy. Not only have they landed a new general manager in Mike Borgonzi, but they’ve also picked up a new special teams coordinator in John Fassel to solidify one of the worst units in the league.

While the front office has been busy formulating a plan, the players are finally enjoying a brief bit of downtime before ramping up their personal offseason routines. As for the rookies, they are recovering from the longest regular season action of their careers.

Multiple rookies got a baptism by fire in 2024. JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat, and Jarvis Brownlee all had major roles, while Cedric Gray, Jha’Quan Jackson, James Williams, and Jaylen Harrell all logged playing time near the end of the season.

One player, though, performed better than many expected and played his way onto the Pro Football Writers of America’s regular-season All-Rookie Team.


Sweat was an immovable object in the middle of the defensive line and surprised many with his seamless adjustment to the NFL game. The 360-pound mammoth was not only stout against the run, but he flashed some pass rush abilities that were unexpected.

In all, he finished with 51 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, and an Angry Run Scepter.

While Sweat wasn’t perfect, he was a great compliment to Jeffery Simmons along the defensive line and appears to be a foundational piece that the Titans can build upon. With the Titans holding the No. 1 overall selection, fans hope that new general manager Mike Borgonzi can select players that will have a similar impact in 2025 and beyond.

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Titan’s T’Vondre Sweat expects ‘great things’ in 2025

Tennessee Titans rookie defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat gives himself a tough review for 2024 and expects ‘great things’ in 2025.

The Tennessee Titans selected defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. It was the 38th overall pick, and Sweat definitely exceeded expectations in 2024. He, along with Jeffery Simmons, was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line this season, and he’s a large part of why the Titans’ pass defense remained at the top of the league the entire year.

In all, Sweat recorded 51 tackles (22 solo), one sack, four tackles for a loss, one pass defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Even with those stats, his impact goes far beyond that on the field. He doesn’t see it that way, though.

“2024 had a lot of ups and downs for me,” Sweat said. “100 percent I could have had a way better year. I feel like I had a decent year for my rookie year.”

When asked about next year, though, his response was different.

“Second year,” Sweat said with a smile, “is going to be a lot of great things in 2025. Next season, it’s going to be exciting. I can’t wait to get back.”

During his rookie year, Sweat said he learned a lot about how to take care of his body and said that going from 12 weeks in college to 18 in the NFL “is a big difference.” His locker mate, Simmons, helped him learn about maintaining so he could make it through the full 18 weeks.

This offseason, Sweat said he is going to focus on flexibility, which will help him with his mobility and explosiveness. If he gets too much more mobile and explosive, we may see Tennessee’s version of Dexter Lawrence. And that would be a ton of fun.

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Titans’ JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat named to ESPN All-Rookie team

Tennessee Titans’ JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat were named to the ESPN regular-season All-Rookie team.

The Tennessee Titans are in the middle of a general manager search after firing Ran Carthon earlier in the month. While that is taking place, accolades for some of their 2024 draft haul continue to roll in. 

At 3-14, there is no doubt that the team is flawed. The roster lacked depth and was exposed when the injury bug hit. That doesn’t mean it was a total loss, especially for some of their rookies who gained valuable experience.  

JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat and Jarvis Brownlee all played major roles in 2024, while Cedric Gray, Jha’Quan Jackson, James Williams and Jaylen Harrell all logged playing time near the end of the season. 

Two players, though, performed better than many expected and played their way onto ESPN’s regular-season All-Rookie Team.

While JC Latham lost out on the top spot to New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, he was named second team left tackle by Ben Solak. 

Left Tackle

Sorting out the first- and second-team left tackles was a heartbreaking endeavor. Fuaga, JC Latham (Titans) and Olu Fashanu (Jets) all delivered on or exceeded their draft billing as blindside protectors. Having to rank them is impossible and unfair, and Jets and Titans fans can be justifiably upset with me.

This was a fair take and one that seems to come up a lot in conversations about this rookie class. Fuaga, Latham and Olu Fashanu are consistently grouped together at the left tackle position. 

The same cannot be said about Sweat, who was named one of the top interior defensive linemen. 

Interior defensive linemen

T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans

2024 stats: 51 tackles, 1.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble

Drafted: Round 2, No. 38

If you had asked me for my rosiest projection for Sweat’s rookie season, I don’t think I would have gotten here. At 360 pounds, he consistently played over 50% of the defensive snaps, and while he was occasionally flagged in the fourth quarter of long games, it wasn’t any more or less than an average defensive tackle.

He was a perfect pairing with franchise defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, as he punished teams that made Simmons the focal point of their pass protection and run schemes, and Sweat consistently won when he was doubled. While it will never be a featured strength of his game, he flashed more pass-rush arsenal than I could have dreamed. Sweat clearly has a ceiling beyond that of a Jordan Davis or Michael Pierce; he might be a Vita Vea.

Second team: Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams

While neither Latham nor Sweat were perfect, they showed signs with their performances that they can be foundational pieces for the future. With the Titans holding the No. 1 overall selection, fans hope that the next general manager can select players that will have a similar impact in 2025 and beyond. 

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Three Titans named to the Athletic’s All-Rookie team

Tennessee Titans’ JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat and Jarvis Browlee were named to The Athetic’s regular-season All-Rookie team.

The Tennessee Titans are in the midst of their general manager search after firing Ran Carthon just two years into his stint. After finishing the 3-14 season, this is a crucial time for the franchise. 

With the team holding the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft, the team needs some clarity and stability in their front office. The roster lacks depth and talent at many positions and there are many tough decisions ahead. Still, 2024 wasn’t a total loss, especially with some bright spots from the 2024 NFL draft. 

JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat and Jarvis Brownlee all played major roles in 2024, while Cedric Gray, Jha’Quan Jackson, James Williams and Jaylen Harrell all logged playing time and gained valuable experience. 

Three of those players, though, performed better than many expected and played their way onto Dane Brugler’s regular-season All-Rookie Team for The Athletic.

Offensive tackle

Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers (Round 1, No. 5); JC Latham, Tennessee Titans (Round 1, No. 7)

The Chargers passed on Nabers, but I don’t know many who believe they made the wrong choice. That is how good Alt has been.
He is incredibly consistent with his steps, hands and body movements to frame up rushers and win with leverage. And he is doing all this at a position he hadn’t played before this season. This is going to sound hyperbolic, but based on Alt’s performance and development, it wouldn’t be surprising if he ascends to be the league’s top right tackle at some point the next few seasons.
While Alt moved from the left side to the right, Latham made the reverse transition and played well in his first season at left tackle. It was far from perfect, and he had understandable struggles for a rookie, but Tennessee can feel comfortable it has its long-term left tackle.

Latham was far from perfect, especially down the stretch, but he did show the talent to be a solid NFL lineman. There were some bumps with his transition to left tackle, although he did hold up. The Titans have options moving forward if a better left tackle prospect comes along, with his ability to slide back to right tackle and be a dominant force that solidifies arguably their biggest hole.  

Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams (Round 2, No. 39); T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans (Round 2, No. 38)

Fiske finished as the rookie leader in sacks (8.5) and collected 51 pressures, three behind Quinnen Williams. He always had the twitchy urgency and quickness to make an impact in the NFL, but the continued development with his hands was awesome to see.
Selected one spot before Fiske, Sweat generally was viewed as a potential first-round pick based on size and ability, but questions about his weight and off-field consistency removed him from several boards. The Titans rolled the dice and, so far, that gamble has paid off. Sweat might never be a playmaker as a pass rusher, but he destroys gaps in the run game and has better range than his 360-pound size would suggest.

Sweat out-played all of the noise surrounding him coming out of Texas and proved to be a force in the middle of their defense. While there is room for growth in technique, you cannot teach his natural combination of size and athleticism. Sweat appears to be an anchor for the defense and was a big hit in the second round. 

Brownlee did not finish in the top four cornerbacks on this end of the season list, but was given an honorable mention nod by Brugler and rightfully so. He was thrust into action and delivered. Yes, it wasn’t the smoothest year and he had a rollercoaster season, but no one expected him to jump into the starting role early in the season. When L’Jarious Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie were out, Brownlee stepped in and held his own. If Sneed can return healthy in 2025, the Titans cornerback room looks to be in good hands.

While none of the rookies were perfect, they showed signs with their performances that they can be foundational pieces for the future. With the Titans holding the No. 1 overall selection, fans hope that the next general manager can select players that will have a similar impact in 2025 and beyond. 

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Titans’ JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat named to the PFF All-Rookie team

Tennessee Titans’ JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat were named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) regular-season All-Rookie team.

The Tennessee Titans just finished off a disappointing 3-14 campaign where nothing seemed to go right. Now, entering the offseason, they have a multitude of questions to answer; more now that the fired general manager Ran Carthon. 

There is no doubt that the team was flawed and the roster lacked depth and talent at many positions. Yet, there were some bright spots, especially with some of their selections in the 2024 NFL draft. 

JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat and Jarvis Brownlee all played major roles in 2024, while Cedric Gray, Jha’Quan Jackson, James Williams and Jaylen Harrell all logged playing time and gained valuable experience. 

Two players, though, performed better than many expected and played their way onto PFF’s regular-season All-Rookie Team.

TACKLES

JC Latham, Tennessee Titans and Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers

On the left side, it was between Latham and Taliese Fuaga. Latham was a tad more consistent and flashed some long-term starter potential. The right side was an easier pick, as Alt showed why such a high pick was invested in him. A top-20 finish of all tackles as a rookie is no easy feat.

Latham came in and made the transition to left tackle. Yes, he seemed to hit the rookie wall and struggled down the stretch, but his athleticism and leadership were apparent all season. 

DEFENSIVE INTERIOR

T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans and Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams

We didn’t see fireworks from the rookies here, but Sweat showed long-term starter potential due to some good work against the run. Fiske, on the other hand, struggled against the run, but his production rushing the passer got him selected.

Sweat was an immovable object in the middle of the Titans defense. Known as more of a run stuffer, Sweat flashed three-down ability and proved to be an outstanding compliment to Jeffery Simmons. 

While neither Latham nor Sweat were perfect, they showed signs with their performances that they can be foundational pieces for the future. With the Titans holding the No. 1 overall selection, fans hope that the next general manager can select players that will have a similar impact in 2025 and beyond. 

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Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat shows off his ‘Angry Runs’ scepter

Tennessee Titans rookie T’Vondre Sweat spoke to the media and showed off his “Angry Runs” scepter.

Earlier in the week, Tennessee Titans’ outstanding rookie defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat rumbled his way into the hearts and minds of football fans across the globe. 

Sweat not only showed the world what he could do with the ball in his hands, he brought home the Week 15 “Angry Runs” scepter. Today, he received the scepter and talked about the play. 

“This is great for me and stuff, I’ve been training,” he said, “My running back skills showed off.”

Titans fans have no reason to worry though, Sweat is good with his role anchoring the defensive line and plans to leave any potential ball-carrying accolades for linemate Jeffery Simmons. 

“He got it. My time (is) up.” Sweat said, “I got what I came for!” 

The Titans got a steal in the second round with Sweat, who leads all rookie defensive linemen in snaps in 2024. The immovable object in the middle is a true building block and should only improve with experience. 

Sweat and the Titans will be back in action on Sunday when they face the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16 action. 

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Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat shows off stiff-arm, wins ‘Angry Runs’ for Week 15

Tennessee Titans rookie T’Vondre Sweat showed off his ball skills in an amazing play earned him an ‘Angry Runs’ scepter.

The Tennessee Titans may have lost against the Cincinnati Bengals, but one player is receiving accolades for a tremendous play in the game. 

Rookie defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat, all 366 pounds of him, showed the world his athleticism, moves, and what he can do with the ball in his hands.

After recovering a Joe Burrow fumble, Sweat rumbled 32 yards toward the end zone. Along the way, he had bursts, swagger, and a stiff arm that would make “King” Derrick Henry proud.  In recognition of his return, he was nominated by NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt as one of the finalists for the Week 15 “Angry Runs” scepter.

Sweat won.

Sweat won the Week 15 award over Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Baltimore Ravens MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. 

Davis has had a tremendous rookie season and has shown he is more than a run-stuffing defensive tackle. After this demonstration, head coach Brian Callahan may want to add him to some packages to help his struggling offense. 

Sweat and the Titans will be back on the field Sunday when they travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts. 

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Titans vs. Bengals Player of the Game: NT T’Vondre Sweat

The Tennessee Titans fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-27, in Week 15 and nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat is our Player of the Game.

The Tennessee Titans hosted the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.

The game featured the NFL’s top offense and the NFL’s second-ranked defense facing off against each other in a battle between former rivals.

The Titans were eliminated from playoff contention after last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Bengals’ playoff hopes are still alive despite the Titans’ best efforts to derail them.

It was a tough outing for the Titans, who fell 37-27 to the Bengals in a game that saw far too many offensive turnovers. The biggest bright spot the Titans had today was in rookie nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat, who is this week’s Player of the Game.

Sweat played his best game of the season against the Bengals, but the evidence doesn’t lie in his stat line, which includes three tackles (one solo).

Sweat was a major disruption for Cincinnati’s offense, especially in the first half when he stripped Joe Burrow of the ball and ran it back 30 yards. Seeing that makes a solid case for future Warren Sapp-type plays for Sweat.

The Bengals often double-covered Jeffery Simmons, which gave Sweat more freedom to become a problem. The rookie defender certainly has a bright NFL future ahead of him.

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Titans’ 330-pound T’Vondre Sweat delivers superb stiff-arm on fumble return

Quite the stiff-arm from Tennessee delensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat

Well, at least the Tennessee Titans can put this on a loop for their highlight reel of the 2024 season.

T’Vrondre Sweat is all of 330 pounds. That didn’t matter when he turned into a running back after grabbing a Bengals fumble on Sunday.

Check out the stiff-arm Sweat delivers as he rumbles on the play/

Watch it: Titans’ T’Vondre Sweat makes incredible play vs. Bengals

Tennessee Titans rookie nose tackle strips the ball from Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and runs it back for additional yardage.

The Tennessee Titans are currently hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 action and the Titans showed up and showed out early. They’ve gotten off to an early 14-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the second quarter and a ton of football left to play.

But that’s not the story. The story is rookie nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat’s strip of Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow. It wasn’t just a strip, it was a solid defensive stop in the red zone, something the Titans have struggled with despite having a top defense, and he ran the ball back for added yards for the offense. Take a peek:

 

If that’s not a solid submission for Angry Runs, we need to update the criteria.

Keep watching the Titans and Bengals on Fox, it’s been entertaining so far and looks to continue being a fun game to watch.

T’Vondre Sweat has proven to be an incredible draft pick for the Titans, breaking out a run like this as a rookie is no easy feat and he made it look like second nature. The Titans need to figure out a way to get him integrated in some Warren Sapp-esq plays going forward.

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