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Jalen Hurd Transfer: 5 Landing Spots for Tennessee RB

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jalen Hurd (1) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jalen Hurd (1) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs out onto the field during pregame before their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs out onto the field during pregame before their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

When it comes to college football, there’s not a more appealing place to play than Alabama. Led by Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide are a national title contender year in and year out. If Hurd wants a chance to continue playing in the SEC with a chance to go against his old team, then Alabama has to be the No. 1 spot for him to play.

While it is rare for players in the SEC to transfer to other programs in the conference, there is no rule against it. Butch Jones probably wouldn’t be too happy, but the simple truth is that Alabama would provide Hurd with the best situation to thrive in for his final season of eligibility.

Alabama has produced massive power backs in the past from Eddie Lacy to Trent Richardson to Derrick Henry. As a similar back, Hurd would get the chance to play on the biggest stage every week with scouts watching him play essentially on a weekly basis.

The biggest hurdle for Hurd would be getting carries in a crowded backfield with Bo Scarbrough and Damien Harris. However, Hurd could decide to switch to tight end or receiver like he was rumored t be considering. Current Alabama tight end O.J. Howard is likely heading for the NFL after this season, and Hurd could wind up filling that hole.

Like Michigan, Alabama offered Hurts a chance to play out of high school, and there’s a chance he could wind up playing for Saban. If he does, then the Crimson Tide could have one of the most frightening teams in college football once again.

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