Tony Pollard Keeps Lead Role for Titans Despite Pre-Draft Talk About Jeremiyah Love

Pollard’s consistency and availability make him the expected workhorse for Tennessee next season.

Overview

National mock drafts linked the Titans to Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love before the draft but the Arizona Cardinals selected Love third overall, removing that option for Tennessee.
With Love off the board the Titans used the No. 4 pick on receiver Carnell Tate and later added Penn State rookie Nick Singleton, leaving Pollard as the front-line back for now.
Pollard said he paid little attention to the replacement talk and cited family and off-field priorities as his focus, framing the chatter as part of the business of the NFL.
Titans running backs coach Randy Jordan praised Pollard’s competitiveness and week-to-week availability, noting his streak of four straight 1,000-yard seasons and regular game appearances.
Tennessee’s reliance on Pollard reflects a short-term choice to trust proven production while rookies develop and injured backs try to stay healthy, and it could shape Pollard’s workload and contract outlook next season.