Tyjae Spears 2023 Outlook
Spears fell to the Titans with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Following his perceived fall, NFL Network reported that Spears has no ACL in one of his knees and is dealing with arthritis. During the team's initial rookie minicamp, Spears was asked about the report. "Nothing wrong with me," he insisted. "I'm healthy." Pushed about the veracity of whether he does have an ACL in the knee, Spears again simply responded: "I am healthy." Spears' blunt nature when asked about the past knee injuries is understandable; it's basically all that's been asked of him since being drafted. Spears had a very productive career at Tulane, boasting a combination of lateral quickness and cuts that allow him to break explosive plays. The back also possesses body control and strength to shed arm tackles. If not for the knee issue, he'd likely have been selected higher than the late third round. Meanwhile, Spears will plow forward in his rookie campaign as a possible complement to Derrick Henry, a role that doesn't lend itself to consistent production.
