November 22, 2024

Breaking: Jalen Hurd officially transferring from Tennessee

Jalen Hurd is officially transferring from the University of Tennessee.

COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 29, 2016 - running back Jalen Hurd #1 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. Photo By Hayley Pennesi/Tennessee Athletics

After much speculation, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones has confirmed that running back Jalen Hurd is transferring.

“Jalen has informed me that he intends to transfer,” Jones said at Monday’s presser. “…I’m thankful for everything that he’s done for our football program.”

Rumors dealing with Hurd’s status began swirling on social media on Sunday evening, but were not confirmed until Monday.

Hurd leaves Tennessee as the program’s sixth-most prolific rusher, finishing his career on Rocky Top with 2,635 yards on the ground. He has yet to make a decision on where he’s transferring.

Edited by Dalton King

Featured image by Hayley Pennesi, courtesy of Tennessee Athletics