The Tennessee Titans pick a highly-rated offensive tackle in the 2024 NFL Mock Draft by Sports Illustrated.
The Tennessee Titans, having been ruled out of playoff contention this season, are now shifting their focus to the 2024 NFL draft as an opportunity to enhance their roster with much-needed talent. The team, particularly lacking in depth and top-end talent, is eyeing improvements, especially on the offensive line. In a recent mock draft by Sports Illustrated’s Luke Easterling, the Titans address this concern by selecting offensive tackle Joe Alt from Notre Dame—a choice that resonates well with the fan base.
With the seventh pick in the draft order, the Titans are in a precarious position, hoping to secure one of the top offensive tackles crucial for their team. The mock draft scenario played out realistically, with three quarterbacks taken in the top four picks, and the Giants selecting the first offensive tackle, Olu Fashanu from Penn State, at five.
The Titans’ chances improve as teams like the Giants and Chargers, who have a history of drafting offensive linemen in recent years, make different choices in this mock draft. The Chargers selecting tight end Brock Bowers opens the door for the Titans to snag Joe Alt, a potentially transformative addition to address their long-standing left tackle issue.
If this scenario unfolds, it could be a game-changer for the Titans, resolving a major roster concern that has persisted for three seasons. Joe Alt, known for his reliability, though with slightly less athletic upside compared to Fashanu, is seen as a safer bet—a quality the Titans are currently prioritizing. Placing Alt alongside Peter Skoronski could solidify the Titans’ left side for years to come.
Joe Alt brings impressive credentials to the table, standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 315 pounds, possessing the ideal size and experience for an offensive lineman. His family pedigree, with a father who was a former NFL Pro Bowler and first-round pick, adds further appeal. Now, it’s up to the Titans to optimize their chances of securing Alt by managing the health of their injured players wisely and maintaining the consistent performance they’ve displayed throughout the season.
