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Tyjae Spears

RB

Drafted 81st overall in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft, Tyjae Spears arrived from Tulane. He's currently with TEN, in his 4th season in the league. He posted a 50.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 56th percentile among RBs. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,114 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 200#

College

Tulane

Draft

Rd 3, 81st overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
33.7

15th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 33 touches

Volume×0.1-0.08
Receiving×0.14-0.53
Total EPA×0.24-0.92
Conversion×0.1-0.54
Ball security×0.06-2.08
Yards/carry×0.12-0.22
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.01

Week 1 projection · vs NYJ

Methodology
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush yds34.2 (10.1–58.4)47% 35.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)23% 0.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec2.8 (1–5)54% 2.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)56% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst75▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size35▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency11▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion24▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving24▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security7▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume63▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency22▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TEN33.76661575
2025TEN50.913283245264
2024TEN48.8123124302241
2023TEN68.1174532523851

Career profile

Tyjae Spears has appeared in 48 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with TEN.

He has rushed for 1,114 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 142 passes for 948 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2023 with TEN: 453 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 68.1, in the 91st percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
53
18/g
0
13
4.3/g
69
23/g
0
Away3
13
4/g
0
2
0.7/g
6
2/g
0
In division2
1
1/g
0
10
5.0/g
35
18/g
0
Out of division4
65
16/g
0
5
1.3/g
40
10/g
0
In wins1
1
1/g
0
1
1.0/g
7
7/g
0
In losses5
65
13/g
0
14
2.8/g
68
14/g
0
On grass3
60
20/g
0
5
1.7/g
40
13/g
0
On turf3
6
2/g
0
10
3.3/g
35
12/g
0
Outdoors6
66
11/g
0
15
2.5/g
75
13/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 2PHI41 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD68.1
Week 3NYG5 rush yds, 0 TD43
Week 4BAL7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 5HOU9 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD24
Week 6IND1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD52.3

Tyjae Spears — common questions

What position does Tyjae Spears play?
Tyjae Spears is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tyjae Spears played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyjae Spears has played for TEN (2023–2026).
Where did Tyjae Spears go to college?
Tyjae Spears played college football at Tulane.
When was Tyjae Spears drafted?
Tyjae Spears was selected in round 3, 81st overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tyjae Spears scored?
Tyjae Spears has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Tyjae Spears's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tyjae Spears rated 33.7 for 2026, the 15th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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