Overview
- The Titans, who chose Nick Singleton in the fifth round Saturday at No. 165, added competition behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears on their running back depth chart.
- Singleton had surgery for a fractured fifth metatarsal suffered at Senior Bowl practice and was cleared to begin running in April.
- Evaluators labeled the Penn State standout a potential steal who could grow into early-down work under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll with quarterback Cam Ward.
- General manager Mike Borgonzi said the club aimed to marry value with need, a strategy seen in drafting WR Carnell Tate at No. 4, EDGE Keldric Faulk at No. 31, and trading up for LB Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60.
- Singleton’s college record — 3,461 rushing yards, 45 rushing touchdowns, plus 102 catches for 987 yards and nine scores — supports the view that Tennessee found Day 3 value.