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Former Alabama OT JC Latham signs rookie contract for Titans to start minicamp

Originally posted on Touchdown Alabama Magazine
By Stephen M. Smith | Last updated 5/11/24

A University of Alabama alumnus from this NFL Draft class is under a rookie contract.

JC Latham, a former offensive tackle for the Crimson Tide, inked his deal on Friday for the Tennessee Titans.

Inked him @TKJaayy pic.twitter.com/2z3xVhr7xC

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 10, 2024

He was the first of 10 players selected as he came off the board at No. 7 overall.

Latham is excited to help quarterback Will Levis be successful in Tennessee, but he wants to help the Titans become a consistent playoff team. He took the field for his first day of rookie minicamp in Nashville (Tenn.), but the contract he signed is a four-year deal worth $26 million. Latham’s contract is fully guaranteed with a fifth-year option. The 6-foot-6, 342-pounder made first-team All-Southeastern Conference in 2023, aiding Alabama to an SEC Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance.

First day on the field for the first round pick @TKJaayy pic.twitter.com/8KZmU73ccy

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 10, 2024

He arrived as a five-star in the 2021 signing class, but Latham captured two SEC title rings (2021, 2023) and two CFP appearances (2021, 2023). He is prepared to become a star for the Titans up front.

This article first appeared on Touchdown Alabama Magazine and was syndicated with permission.

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