RECORD BOOK
Jalen Hurd will have a realistic chance to break Tennessee’s career rushing record in 2016. His 2,187 yards his first two years with the Vols leaves him out of the top 10, but only 892 yards short of the top spot. Here’s a look at what’s ahead of Hurd in the record book:1. Travis Henry (1997-2000): 3,0782. Arian Foster (2005-08): 2,9643. James Stewart (1991-94): 2,8904. Johnnie Jones (1981-84): 2,8525. Jamal Lewis (1997-99): 2,6776. Cedric Houston (2001-04): 2,6347. Jay Graham (1993-96): 2,6098. Montario Hardesty (2005-09): 2,3919. Curt Watson (1969-71): 2,36410. Reggie Cobb (1987-89): 2,360
KNOXVILLE – Jalen Hurd stepped on Tennessee’s campus two years ago with a lofty list of goals.
Whether it included becoming the program’s all-time leading rusher, that record is within the realm of possibility for the big running back as he enters his junior season with the Volunteers.
After a 1,288-yard sophomore season in 2015, Hurd needs 892 yards in what in all likelihood will be his final season at Tennessee in 2016 to become the holder of one of the program’s premier records and cement himself among any discussion of great Vols running backs.
“Yeah, I’ve definitely thought about that,” Hurd said after Tuesday’s practice. “That’d be amazing. That’s definitely something that’s a goal that I definitely wanted to do.”