Sports · College sports · published 2026-09-02 · via Sports Illustrated

Revisiting Jalen Hurd's Tennessee Career and the Alternate Path

This piece explores the hypothetical scenario of running back Jalen Hurd remaining at Tennessee instead of transferring. Hurd had a strong start with the Volunteers, rushing for 899 yards as a freshman and 1,288 yards with 12 touchdowns in 2015, forming a potent duo with Alvin Kamara. The article examines how his career might have unfolded differently had he stayed.

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Hurd arrived at Tennessee as a highly touted five-star prospect, immediately making an impact as a freshman with 899 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while also contributing over 200 receiving yards. His sophomore season saw a significant leap, as he rushed for 1,288 yards and 12 touchdowns, though his workload was shared with Alvin Kamara, who added nearly 700 rushing yards that

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