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Spears should get run with the Titans starters and has some upside given his shiftiness and pass-catching prowess; less likely to have reps managed compared to Pollard, positioning him as an intriguing preseason DFS option.

Spears is highlighted as a running back lottery ticket option in the later rounds alongside other RB insurance candidates in Rounds 13-14.

Spears is ranked RB47 with an ADP of 139, showing a 2-spot rise from his previous ranking, indicating modest positive market movement.

Listed as a bench RB in a championship-contending roster built from the 1.12 pick, indicating the source views Spears as a depth piece with potential to contribute; the source emphasizes that backups should have the potential to sub in at a moment's notice, suggesting Spears fits that profile.

Tyjae Spears is selected in the 12th round based on expanded preseason usage; despite limited usage as a third-down and two-minute specialist, preseason reports show Spears and Tony Pollard splitting first-team reps with Spears leading as the receiving option; the source notes the Titans offense is a work in progress but the usage indicates an expanded role, putting Spears in RB5/6 contention with upside potential.

Tajae Spears is recommended as a preferred handcuff running back option over Tyrone Tracy.

Ranked 40th; part of a tier of afterthoughts in drafts; catches passes, adding to his allure.

Ian Hartitz identifies Tyjae Spears as the RB1 in a hypothetical scenario where all starters are removed, citing his 17.6 PPR points per game in the second half of last season and a 24.3 PPR average during a three-week stretch as a starter. Spears demonstrated workhorse usage with snap rates of 75%, 84%, and 88% during that period.

Tyjae Spears is a sneaky target who outsnapped Tony Pollard 12-9 in starter snaps. Todd Monkin views him as a potential long-term asset who could secure a 1A/1B role in the future.

During preseason Week 1, Spears split reps with starters alongside Tony Pollard; both rushed four times but Spears got edge in pass game usage. If Spears can carve out more early-down role, he could significantly cut into Pollard's workload. Last season once Spears debuted Week 5, Pollard's usage dropped to 54% snaps (from 62% pre-Spears) while Spears logged 46%, suggesting Spears has path to increased role and fantasy relevance.

The source moved Tyjae Spears up to RB44 after observing him split reps with Tony Pollard in the preseason. Spears is considered a legitimate threat to take the starting job, with the situation expected to be a 1A/1B split featuring alternating drives; the source highlights his ability to create yards and red-zone usage.

Tyjae Spears looked GOOD with his touches and the fact Tennessee was willing to run him up the middle helps his case as a prime 'flex with benefits' handcuff pick; source marks him a tick up. Rookie Nicholas Singleton could still feasibly be involved should Pollard ever be forced out.

Spears is part of a deep backfield trio in the Titans' 2026 offense alongside Tony Pollard and Nick Singleton, contributing to the dramatically improved skill position talent surrounding Cam Ward under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.