Three months ago, Tyjae Spears was getting ready to help Tulane put an exclamation point on one of the best seasons in school history. Today, he is one of the most talked about running backs in the 2023 NFL draft class, and he has made a name for himself in the lead-up to the 88th annual selection meeting.
When Spears is on the field, he showcases his brilliant ability as a running back, terrorizing defenses as a runner and as a pass-catcher. Off the field, though, he is a humble kid from Ponchatoula, La. – a town that holds a claim to fame that is as amusing and off the wall as a long run from the 21-year old running back.
