Notre Dame Tackle Joe Alt, Projected as Tennessee Titans' First-Round Draft Pick, Interviews with Team

According to the NFL Network, the Tennessee Titans met with Alt, who generally is regarded as the best tackle prospect in the April 25-27 NFL Draft. The majority of mock drafts currently have the Titans taking 6-foot-8, 322-pound Alt with the No. 7 overall pick.

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt (OL02) talks to the media / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NASHVILLE — Giant Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt, who could be manning the left side of the Tennessee Titans offensive line come September, was a guest of the team on Thursday.

According to the NFL Network, the Titans met with Alt, who generally is regarded as the best tackle prospect in the April 25-27 NFL Draft. The majority of mock drafts currently have the Titans taking 6-foot-8, 322-pound Alt with the No. 7 overall pick.

NFL teams can invite up to 30 college players to their facilities for medical evaluations and interviews. These visits are called "top-30," but they don't necessarily mean that the invited players were among the top 30 on the team's draft board. Alt met with the Titans at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis as well.

Pro Football Focus ranks Alt as the draft's No. 5 overall prospect. In 2023, he allowed one sack, two quarterback hits, and two hurries on 368 passing snaps. 

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah says of Alt: "In pass pro, he plays with a wide base and is very under control. He will mix up his pass sets, occasionally jump-setting and stunning opponents. He has the quickness to kick out and cover up outside speed rushers, while also possessing the length to keep power rushers from getting into his chest. He is always very aware and is a valuable helper when uncovered.

"In the run game, he gets movement on down blocks, looking to finish to and through the whistle. He takes proper angles to the second level, but he's not elite in space when it comes to adjusting to moving targets. Overall, Alt isn't a rare athlete, but his combination of size, instincts, and youth (he'll be 21 for his entire rookie season) is easy to bet on."

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