It's unfortunate that Spears has been dealt poor injury luck in his football career to this point, because when healthy he might be one of the NFL's most elusive runners. Knee injuries were a major long-term concern, and perhaps the primary reason Spears fell to the third round of the 2023 Draft. He's avoided setbacks with his knee so far, but he suffered two concussions within a span of two months last season, adding another major concern to his medical record. With that said, Spears has been effective through two NFL seasons and was one of the most elusive college RBs in recent memory at Tulane, so he could play a central role in Tennessee's offense even with Tony Pollard remaining the clear starter. The Titans likely intend to run a ground-based offense in Cam Ward's rookie year, if only because they lack developed pass catchers. The Titans have made substantial offensive line investments each of the past two offseasons, and they might soon see a payoff for the efforts. If so, a healthy Spears should provide Tennessee with an explosive threat off the bench, both as a runner and pass catcher. Pollard may have been a bit overworked in 2024, often playing through injuries, and Spears is more than capable of picking up some of that slack.
