Tyjae Spears served as the centerpiece of a dream season for Tulane football. The AAC Offensive Player of the Year led the Green Wave to a storybook conference championship run and stunning Cotton Bowl victory over USC.
Spears heated up late in the 2022 season more than any other collegiate running back. And thanks to a dominant close to his Tulane tenure, he became one of the most sought-after running backs in the 2023 NFL Draft class.
Spears was selected with the 81st pick of the third round in the 2023 draft by the Tennessee Titans. He was the fifth running back selected and became the highest Tulane alum drafted since fellow running back Matt Forté — the 44th overall pick in 2008.