Titans sign first-round draft pick Taylor Lewan, no first-round holdouts in NFL
As training camp begins in preparation of the 2014 NFL season, all of the NFL’s first round draft picks from this past year have been signed to their respective teams.
The final player to sign was former Michigan star left tackle, Taylor Lewan, who signed with the Tennessee Titans today after the team selected him No. 11 overall in order to protect Jake Locker.
The #Titans have agreed to terms with first round OL Taylor Lewan. That’s all the draft picks. Tune in next year for… similarly no drama
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 24, 2014
It seems the day’s of rookie holdouts are over, as all of the 32 first round draft picks have signed.
Lewan was the last of the first round picks to reach a deal #Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 24, 2014
As of now there is no word on Lewan’s rookie contract details, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he is a happy rookie coming into his first NFL training camp.
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Lewan will have to get to work immediately, as he will likely be the starter for the Titans come opening kickoff. If the Titans have any hopes of improving, they need to keep Jake Locker upright and in the pocket.
Locker has yet to produce big numbers for the Titans, but much of that can be attested to his deplorable offensive line over the last several seasons. Regardless, if Locker can not put up impressive numbers this year, he may find himself as a backup on a different NFL team.