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Mike Moraitis

Titans to host Marshall RB Rasheen Ali on 30 visit

The Tennessee Titans addressed their need at running back early on in free agency with the addition of Tony Pollard, but the team is apparently still exploring options at the position in the 2024 NFL draft.

According to Dane Brugler of The Athletic, the Titans are hosting Marshall running back Rasheen Ali on a 30 visit (we’re apparently not saying top-30 visit in the draft world anymore).

Ali wasn’t able to test at the combine or Marshall’s Pro Day because of a ruptured biceps tendon injury suffered during the Senior Bowl but is expected to be cleared in July.

The 6-foot, 209-pound back also took a leave of absence from the team in 2022 and ended up missing 10 games due to a knee injury that season.

When healthy, Ali was productive for the Thundering Herd.

In 2021, he rushed for 1,401 yards and 23 scores while adding 334 receiving yards and another touchdown. In 2023, he finished with 1,135 rushing yards, 213 receiving yards, and 16 total scores (15 rushing).

When it comes to his fit with the Titans, Ali is similar to Pollard and Tyjae Spears in that he’s an explosive runner who can rip off big plays and contribute in the passing game. He also has a nose for the end zone.

But there are concerns about his durability and pass protection, and he isn’t considered a power runner by any stretch, something the Titans could use more so than another Pollard- or Spears-like back.

Ali is expected to be a Day 3 pick, at best, and it’s conceivable the Titans could take a swing on him to add to the competition for the No. 3 running back role that is currently set to be between Julius Chestnut and Hassan Haskins.

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