The Tennessee Titans made an interesting pick of Tulane running back Tyge Spears with the 81st pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Although Spears is a crowd-pleasing dynamic playmaker, NFL Media's message quickly dampened her enthusiasm for Titans fans.
Ian Rapaport reports on NFL Network that the Spurs have torn his ACL twice in the past. Tests at the NFL Combine revealed loss of cartilage and absence of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. Spears also suffers from arthritis. Rapaport said it was unclear how long he could play in the NFL and wondered if the Spurs would be a "one-time type of deal".
Spears was questioned several times at youth camp about her absence from the ACL. When asked when he would return, he replied "healthy".
"I've been there," Spears said, via NFL.com. "I did everything. So, I feel good. Everything is fine with me, I am healthy."
Last season, Spears was fifth in FBS in rushing for 1,581 yards and third in touchdowns with 19. In the Cotton Bowl against USC, Spears dominated with 205 yards and four touchdowns on 17 hits. That's 12.1 yards per carry!
Titans coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Ron Carton were asked about the Spurs medical on call night.
"I hit a lot of big shots," Vrabel said. "You never waste much time. I literally bowl all week." “I think we're both comfortable with where we are with Tyjae and how he will be in the future. That may change now, but we feel good where we are now."
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The Spurs dominated in his final season at Tulane and impressed in the Senior Bowl, but the Titans ignored the need for other positions in the third round to line up ACL-free reserves to say the least. Of course, the Titans still have superstar running back Derrick Henry, Tennessee's offensive powerhouse for years. Spears may be a completely out-of-the-box dual threat weapon and a speed-changing option in a running game, but Rapoport's report is certainly compelling.