Jalen Hurd Transfer: 5 Landing Spots for Tennessee RB
By Tyler Brooke
5. The NFL
Even though Hurd made it clear that he intends to transfer, there’s no guarantee that he plays another down in college. After all, there are many that believe that Hurd has a future in the NFL, and as a junior he is draft eligible.
While he’s not a top-tier draft prospect at the position like Leonard Fournette or Dalvin Cook, Hurd is still an intriguing name. At 6’4” and 240 pounds, he has the size and strength to pick up tough yards when needed. He may not have elite speed, but his vision and decision making allow him to occasionally make big plays.
Hurd projects best as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 guy if he goes pro. It will mostly depend on a team with the right offensive scheme with a need at the position. The Volunteers running back isn’t going to thrive in a spread, pass-happy offense, but one with a power running scheme that can open up rushing lanes could use this power back.
The fact that Hurd made it clear he intends to transfer means that it might not be likely that he declares for the NFL draft. However, Hurd would be foolish not to keep his options open, and there’s a chance we could hear his name called in April.