Darrynton Evans will average double-digit touches
Part of the reason Derrick Henry led the NFL in carries last season was because the guy behind him, Dion Lewis, was simply ineffective whenever the ball was in his hands.
The team’s third-round pick, Darrynton Evans, should have more success thanks to having a more complete skill set as a runner and pass-catcher, on top of his ability to make things happen thanks to his explosive speed.
At the very least, Evans should see plenty of opportunities on the ground in a run-heavy offense, but the Titans might also look to lessen Henry’s workload a bit over the course of the season in order to not burn him out.
Adding to that, Henry has proven to be shaky as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, which opens up work in the passing game for Evans, who flashed his ability as a pass-catcher during his time at Appalachian State.
As a result of these factors, Evans will average double-digit touches per game, a far cry from the kind of involvement Lewis saw in 2019.