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Taylor Lewan

Taylor Curtis Lewan is an American former professional football player who played offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tennessee Titans.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Taylor Curtis Lewan is an American former professional football player who played offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, was selected 11th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, and earned three Pro Bowl selections during his career.

Early life and college career

Lewan was born on July 22, 1991, in Cave Creek, Arizona. He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he became a standout offensive lineman and earned first-team All-American honors twice.

NFL career

The Tennessee Titans selected Lewan with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He became a long-term starter at offensive tackle and was named to the Pro Bowl in three straight seasons from 2016 through 2018.

Later career and retirement

Lewan’s later NFL seasons were affected by significant knee injuries. The Titans released him in 2023 after injuries shortened parts of his final seasons.

Post-playing career

After retiring, Lewan co-hosted the podcast Bussin' With The Boys with former teammate Will Compton. He has also appeared in other media roles.

Key facts

  • Lewan played nine NFL seasons, all with the Tennessee Titans.
  • He was drafted 11th overall by Tennessee in 2014.
  • He earned first-team All-American honors twice at Michigan.
  • He was selected to three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2016 to 2018.
  • After retiring, he co-hosted the podcast Bussin' With The Boys with Will Compton.

Frequently asked questions

What position did Taylor Lewan play?
He played offensive tackle.
Which NFL team did Taylor Lewan play for?
He spent his entire NFL career with the Tennessee Titans.
When was Taylor Lewan drafted?
He was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, 11th overall.
What college did Taylor Lewan attend?
He played college football at the University of Michigan.
How many Pro Bowls did Taylor Lewan make?
He made three Pro Bowls, all in consecutive seasons from 2016 to 2018.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Lewan
    Supports: Birth date, NFL career length, Titans tenure, college, Pro Bowls, release and podcasting.
  2. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LewaTa00.htm
    Supports: Birth date, physical measurements, career games, and retirement timing.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16708/taylor-lewan
    Supports: College, draft position, playing position, and birthplace.
  4. Tennessee Titans — https://www.tennesseetitans.com/video/titans-select-taylor-lewan-with-no-11-pick-12974028
    Supports: 2014 first-round draft selection at No. 11 overall.
  5. Michigan Wolverines — https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/taylor-lewan/1742
    Supports: College career and listed position/height/weight.