NASHVILLE – Rashaan Evans hopped on the Titans Caravan on Monday and enjoyed the ride.
The Titans linebacker posed for pictures with fans, was presented a cookie with his face on it, hopped in a Titans-themed car, and was able to experience something he wasn't able to as a rookie.
He seemed to love every minute of it.
As he heads into his second NFL season, Evans is ready to do the same on the football field. The experience of his first season should benefit him as he looks ahead. He plans to keep having fun.
"It is going to help me a lot," Evans said. "For me to be relaxed and know exactly what I want to do as far as the physical and mental part, the things I missed out on, I can now see how much I missed out on. … Now I have a chance to be around these guys and develop even more chemistry, and I think that is going to help way more.
"My season started out slow (in 2018). …. But if you can fight through those things and be able to bounce back, I think that is the No.1 thing for me and I learned that. I feel like I am more confident and more willing to do everything I have to do to be great."
Evans, the team's first-round pick in 2018 out of Alabama, finished his rookie season with 63 tackles, including two tackles for a loss. Evans was especially productive late after being slowed early in the year with a hamstring injury, which admittedly slowed his development.
This time last year, Evans was just entering the NFL. Now, he's ready for Year 2 with some new faces around him.
Evans said he wants to provide an example for the team's first-round pick in the 2019 draft – defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, a player he was fired up to see the Titans pick.
"He's a pretty big guy, that's for sure, and I'll be behind him," Evans said of Simmons. "I can only imagine the things that's going through his mind, but the one thing I do know for sure is it's an exciting experience for him and it's new.
"He's a great player. I know his game is really gritty, and he wants to go out there and prove a point. All I can do is … put him up under my wing and teach him stuff I've been through myself in my first year and play ball. …I was excited (we got him). I called my dad about it and said, 'We got a good guy.' It is definitely going to be exciting, and it just adds more fuel to our fire going into the season with our defense."
Meanwhile, Evans said he's still learning himself.
He's already watching veteran Cameron Wake, a 10-year pro who was added by the Titans in free agency. Evans said he watched Wake from afar, and now it's a thrill to watch him up close.
Evans believes Wake will make everyone better around him, which should help the Titans.
"Even when I was growing up I used to play him on video games and now to see him in person is kind of weird in a way, because I grew up watching a guy like that. He still looks like he came in his first year," Evans said of Wake.
"For him to play so many seasons, to look like he does and move like he does I want to do the same thing he does as far as his workouts. To have that type of guy in the locker room and to have his wisdom and be able to get up under his wing and talk football, I think that is going to not only help me but the rest of the team."
TitansOnline.com looks back at linebacker Rashaan Evan's 2018 rookie season. (AP Photos)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) and Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans won 30-9. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) walks off the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) waits to run a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans leaves the field after NFL football training camp Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FILE - In this May 12, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, instructs linebackers including Rashaan Evans (54) during NFL football rookie minicamp in Nashville, Tenn. Vrabel has impressed the Titans and his new coaching staff with his energy and enthusiasm. Now the new head coach faces the challenge of building on his first offseason, and expectations couldn't be much higher. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Nashville, TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) and Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans won 30-9. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) celebrates after the Titans scored a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans leaves the field after warming up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) signs his jersey after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Nashville, TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Nashville, TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) celebrates after a play against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans linebackers Rashaan Evans (54) and Jayon Brown (55) celebrate after a play against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) tackles Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during an NFL regular season game on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Houston. The Texans won, 34-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Washington Redskins linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (51) swaps jerseys with Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Nashville, TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) prepares to sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans' linebacker Rashaan Evans takes part in an NFL flag event with local school children after an NFL training session at Syon House, in Syon Park, south west London, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Tennessee Titans are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) celebrates after a play during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans, 21-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans' Rashaan Evans in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rahsaan Evans (54) looks into the backfield during a Week 9 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys 28-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during an NFL regular season game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Houston. The Texans won, 34-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Greg Trott via AP)
Tennessee Titans' linebacker Rashaan Evans takes part in an NFL flag event with local school children after an NFL training session at Syon House, in Syon Park, south west London, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Tennessee Titans are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during a 2018 NFL week 9 regular season game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (James D. Smith via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans warms up before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) make a move during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
FILE - In this July 27, 2018 file photo, Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans puts on his helmet during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Evans left practice Wednesday, Aug. 22, after individual drills, leaving his status in question again. Evans has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since July 28. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans walks across the field during NFL football training camp Friday, July 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) puts on his helmet during NFL football training camp Friday, July 27, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans runs a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans is interviewed after NFL football training camp Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) make a move during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) warms up during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashaan Evans (54), the team's top draft pick, runs a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
