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Three Titans UDFAs to watch ahead of rookie minicamp

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Jack Gentry | Last updated 5/6/24

The Tennessee Titans are set to officially kick off rookie minicamp this week. It will be the team's first glimpse at its seven draft picks as well as 15 undrafted free agents who have recently been signed to the team.

By now most Titans fans are familiar with the draftees, but there are a handful of players who did not hear their names called on draft night looking to catch on with the team.

Ryan Stonehouse, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Jack Gibbens, Otis Reese and Tre Avery are current Titans who have made an impact over recent years despite going on drafted.

I have my eyes on three undrafted players who could compete for legitimate roles when the team's 53-man roster if officially announced this fall.

OG Cole Spencer - Texas Tech

The Titans signed Spencer to the most lucrative deal in the team's crop of UDFAs. Aaron Wilson reports that Spencer's deal includes $75,000 in guarantees, which is a clear indication that the team believes he has a chance to help them in 2024.

#Titans signing guard Cole Spencer to deal that includes $10,000 signing bonus with $65,000 of salary guaranteed for $75,000 in total guarantees, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 28, 2024

Spencer started at left tackle for Western Kentucky in 2021 before suffering a season-ending injury the following year. He then transferred to Texas Tech where he kicked inside in an injury-shortened 2023 campaign.

It was at Tennessee's Local Pro Day where he met directly with Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan. Spencer tested well in the pre-draft process and should be in the mix for backup reps along the interior of Tennessee's offensive line.

RB Dillon Johnson - Washington

The Titans plans for the third running back spot will be intriguing to follow. Julius Chestnut enters training camp as the early favorite, but Johnson could challenge for the role behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.

If there is any UDFA I think has a great shot to make the #Titans roster, it’s RB Dillon Johnson.

What he lacks in speed and athleticism, he makes up for in toughness and vision. I think he’s got a real shot to be the 3rd RB on this roster behind Spears and Pollard. pic.twitter.com/P5x8LGAHQq
— JT Ruhnke (@jt_ruhnke) May 2, 2024

Johnson exploded in 2023 and was a catalyst in Washington's run to the College Football Playoff final. He rushed for 1,195 yards on 233 carries with a whopping 16 touchdowns on the ground. He's a great receiving option out of the backfield totaling 173 receptions in his college career.

K Brayden Narveson - NC State

Nick Folk is the current incumbent but the Titans did bring in a rookie option at kicker. Narveson drilled 18-of-23 field goal attempts (78.3%) in his 2023 campaign at NC State. Leg strength is usually at the forefront of the discussion for Titans kickers, but Narveson has a 57-yard boot under his belt.

Like Spencer, Narveson also raised eyebrows at Tennessee's Local Pro Day. Special teams coach Colt Anderson was particularly impressed in the youngster who aims to knock off Folk. It will be no easy feat considering Folk is coming off of a season in which he connected on 29-of-30 attempts, but crazier things have happened (Ryan Stonehouse vs. Brett Kern).