The Tennessee Titans have a need to address at running back — regardless of whether they have star rusher Derrick Henry on the team or not in 2020.
There are essentially two scenarios to look at.
Henry has already indicated his interest to stay in Tennessee next year, so if he does, that will likely come with a handsomely paid multi-year deal or a franchise tag.
In that case, the Titans will want to look into a second option behind him, whether that be in free agency or late in the 2020 NFL Draft.
There’s always the chance Henry could not return to Nashville, putting the Titans in a position to replace him — which is exactly what NFL analyst and former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has them doing.
With the No. 29 overall pick in the first round, Jones-Drew expects the team to select Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins.
“He’s a compact running back with good balance, instincts and ability to break tackles,” he wrote. “With Derrick Henry due to reach free agency, Dobbins could be the guy for Tennessee.”
Other options for the Titans within the draft at running back include Wisconsin’s Johnathan Taylor, Georgia’s D’Andre Swift and Utah’s Zack Moss.
The Titans certainly have some decisions to make at quarterback and running back ahead of the 2020 NFL season, and it will be interesting to see how things shake out ahead of April.
