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Report: Tennessee RB Jalen Hurd told teammates he plans to transfer
By Jason Hall
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Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd reportedly told teammates during a meeting Sunday that he plans to transfer.
On Monday, former Tennessee wide receiver and radio host Jayson Swain said on his program, The Swain Event Monday, that Hurd reportedly intended to leave the program.
“Unless something crazy flips in the next couple of hours, he is done,” Swain said of Hurd. “That’s what I’m hearing.”
Swain later confirmed Hurd’s decision during an appearance on the Cole Cubelic Show.
"I have it confirmed Jalen Hurd is leaving the team"
– @SwainEvent with @CubeShow
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) October 31, 2016
Jimmy Hyams of WNML claimed the running back told teammates during a meeting Sunday night that he intends to play wide receiver or tight end at his new school, according to sources, shortly after Swain’s initial report.
Sources: Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd told teammates last night he plans to transfer and play receiver or tight end at his new school
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 31, 2016
Hyams also said Hurd has been upset at Tennessee’s zone-read scheme.
Hurd has been upset at the way he has been used in Tennessee's zone-read scheme
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 31, 2016
The news conflicts with an earlier report from Hyams Sunday confirming rumors of Hurd’s departure to be false.
Despite rumors, Jalen Hurd and Jonathan Kongbo have not quit tennessee team, source said.
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 31, 2016
On Sunday, a man claiming to be Hurd’s uncle posted on Volnation.com that the running back had been given false promises by the coaching staff, which ultimately led to his reported decision.
Reports that running back Jalen Hurd has quit Tennessee team. Here’s a purported post from his uncle explaining why: pic.twitter.com/i7llKHNDAN
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) October 31, 2016
Hurd currently has 2,635 career rushing yards, which ranks sixth in Tennessee history and trails Travis Henry’s school record of 3,078 by 443. The Hendersonville native has led the Vols in rushing yards during each of his first two seasons.
Hurd also has 67 career receptions for 492 yards and six touchdowns.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
