Bill Callahan: JC Latham has the characteristics to be successful at left tackle

J.C. Latham played right tackle at Alabama, but he made it clear long before the draft that I expected to change to the left side in the NFL.

The Titans selected Latham with the seventh overall pick in the draft last month and have indicated their plan is to move Latham to quarterback Will Levis’ blindside. That transition will be overseen by longtime offensive line coach Bill Callahan, and he said Thursday he thinks Latham is a good fit for the move.

“I think, number one, your athleticism” said Callahan, via Nick Suss of Tennessee. “All the measurable characteristics he has. And then you add the size and the power, the strength. That contributes to making that movement… I think if you have the athleticism, you have the strength and you have the muscle memory to be able to change some skill sets, I think it’s doable.”

The Titans selected Peter Skoronski in the 2023 first round at left guard and the hope in Nashville is that the duo will provide the foundation for their offensive line for years to come.