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Crissy Froyd

Titans showing interest in App State’s Darrynton Evans

Running back might not be incredibly high on the Tennessee Titans’ list of priorities ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, but it’s still a position of need for the upcoming season.

After all, they’ve got to have a game plan behind star rusher Derrick Henry.

One way they could do that is by adding former Appalachian State running back, Darrynton Evans.

Evans visited with the Titans before the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic hit — but he’s got an extensive list of potential suitors.

The running back has had virtual interviews with 16 other teams, including AFC South rivals the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also met with the Indianapolis Colts prior to the quarantine, according to Josh Edwards of CBS Sports.

The 5-foot-10, 203-pound back had some good production in his 2018 and 2019 seasons, accumulating 2,667 yards and 25 touchdowns between those two years. He caught 21 passes for 198 yards and five touchdowns in his junior year.

He’s also been effective as a kick returner, and could bring some versatility to the Titans on special teams, while also functioning in a backup role behind Henry.

Evans projects to be a Day 3 pick, and could go in the fifth round or later in this year’s draft.

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