Projecting first-year roles for each of the Titans’ 2020 draft picks

What role will the Titans’ draft picks play during the 2020 season?

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RB Darrynton Evans

After not having an effective No. 2 back on the roster last season, the Titans are going to look to use Evans to take some of the pressure off of Derrick Henry, who led the NFL in carries last season.

I still expect Henry to play a workhorse role when it comes to carries, but Evans should get a handful of touches every game. The Appalachian State product will also graduate to being used as the primary pass-catching back at some point, as Henry has struggled in that area in the past.

Look for Evans to also contribute as a returner, a role he thrived in during his days in college.

Projected roles: No. 2 back, primary pass-catcher, returner