Despite the fact that they’ve already added Tony Pollard to a backfield that also includes 2023 third-round pick, Tyjae Spears, the Tennessee Titans apparently still have their eye on at least one running back from the 2024 NFL draft.
According to The Athletic’s Antonio Morales, USC running back MarShawn Lloyd revealed he’ll be flying out to Tennessee to meet with the Titans for a top-30 visit.
The 5-foot-9, 221-pound back did not take part in drills during the USC Pro Day on Wednesday, but he did participate in the NFL Combine last month.
At the event, Lloyd showcased his speed with a 4.46 40-yard dash, and he added a 10-yard split of 1.56, a vertical jump of 36 inches, a broad jump of 9-foot-10 and 25 bench press reps.
MarShawn Lloyd said he’ll be flying out to Tennessee to meet with the Titans soon. #USC
— Antonio Morales (@AntonioCMorales) March 20, 2024
Here’s more on Lloyd, per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Lloyd’s flashes on tape could lead a team to envision a more expansive role for him in its offense, but based on his play, he feels more like a good complementary option with big-play potential. Frankly, some of his South Carolina tape from 2022 felt more exciting than his 2023 USC film, despite the higher yardage-per-carry mark in 2023. While he ran with improved patience and set up blockers more diligently in ’23, he ran with a greater sense of urgency the year prior and proved he could create explosive plays without as much help from his offensive line. Lloyd runs with slightly below-average vision but has the juice to play the role of “chunk-play slasher” and dangerous open-field pass catcher. Lloyd is a low-mileage prospect, and the scope of his role will obviously depend on scheme fit.
Lloyd figures to be in range for the Titans to take on early Day 3, but some experts believe he could go late on Day 2, where Tennessee does not have a third-round pick.
Taking a running back in this draft would be a perplexing move considering the Titans don’t need one with Pollard and Spears on the roster for at least the next two years, and with several glaring needs at other positions up and down the roster that must be addressed.
