NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans promised they wanted Vince Young, the third pick overall and the first quarterback taken in the draft, under contract before they opened training camp.

They avoided any lengthy holdouts Thursday, agreeing to terms with both Young and LenDale White a day before the first practice Friday afternoon.

Young, the No. 3 overall pick out of Texas, agreed to a five-year deal, with an option for a sixth, with $25.7 million guaranteed and an overall value that could reach $58 million with option and roster bonuses and salary.

That would top the six-year, $54 million deal with $26.5 million guaranteed for the top draft pick, defensive end Mario Williams of Houston.

“It was a great deal for us,” said Major Adams, the quarterback’s agent.

Adams flew into Nashville a week ago and has been negotiating with Reese to have Young under contract before the Titans open training camp on Friday afternoon. The Titans also wanted Young in camp on time to speed his development for a team trying to rebound from a 4-12 record in 2005.

“We’re pleased to finish up these rookie contracts in time for camp,” general manager Floyd Reese said.

“Both sides had one goal, and that was to get him in on time,” Adams said. “We accomplished that, and we worked diligently to get him in.”

Adams said Young, who was in Nashville on Thursday, was very excited and will be in Clarksville on Friday.

Coach Jeff Fisher called the deals good news even though the deals still had to be finalized and signed, which could delay Young’s first practice.

“This ensures that all of our rookies can focus on football and improving each day in practice so they can be in a position to contribute to the team,” Reese said in a statement.

Young won’t come into training camp as the starter. That job, for now, belongs to six-year veteran Billy Volek.

But the Titans used their highest draft pick since taking Steve McNair in the same spot in 1995 looking for another franchise quarterback. They gambled on the athletic ability and promise shown by the 6-foot-4, 233-pound Young and drafted him over Matt Leinart of Southern California and Jay Cutler of Vanderbilt.

Young led the Texas Longhorns to a 30-2 record in three seasons.

“This is an especially important year for both these players, in addition to all the other draft choices,” Fisher said. “They’re able to come in at the start of camp and put a full training camp under their belt before the season starts.”