Former CSU running back Dalyn Dawkins was signed to the 53-man active roster Tuesday by the Tennessee Titans, the NFL team announced.

Dawkins, third on Colorado State University’s career rushing yards list with 3,185, had been on the Titans’ practice squad.

Dawkins ran for 1,399 yards and eight touchdowns last season as a senior at CSU. It was his third season with the Rams after playing his freshman year at Purdue.

A number of former CSU players earn spots on NFL rosters

Dawkins, 5-foot-7 and 183 pounds, is the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins.

He’s one of four running backs on the Titans’ active roster, joining Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis and David Fluellen. Fluellen left Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with an injury.

Dawkins was the Titans’ leading rusher in the preseason, gaining 89 yards on 30 carries. He also caught three passes for 26 yards.

He originally signed with the Titans last spring as an undrafted free agent.

The Titans also signed cornerback Kenneth Durden on Tuesday. Durden had initially made the regular-season roster and played in the opening game against Miami before being waived.

Linebacker Aaron Wallace was waived Tuesday, and tight end Anthony Firsker and receiver Cameron Batson, both waived Monday, were signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers.

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