Tennessee football: Top 10 out of state Vols for 2019 season

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Tim Jordan is not expected to be the feature back in Tennessee football’s offense this year, but he’s certainly going to get a lot of carries given how dedicated Jeremy Pruitt is to using running backs by committee. If you look at Jim Chaney’s systems in the past, he’s as committed to multiple backs as Pruitt.

So although Ty Chandler is going to be the main playmaker at running back for the Vols, Jordan will be in there making a pretty good impact himself. In 2018, Jordan had 132 carries for 522 yards and three touchdowns, and he added 12 receptions for 116 yards.

That’s pretty good for the other back in the by-committee system. But Jordan is a smart, reliable player who can pick up systems quickly and blocks well. So he’s the ideal back in any system, and he’ll be the same for the Vols.

Being a fundamental back is a bit of irony given where Jordan comes from. The Central Florida prospect hails from Bartow in Polk County. You would think that such a place would be a pipeline for the typical speed that comes from the Sunshine State. Yes, Jordan is fast. But his understanding of the position is the biggest reason for his success, and it’ll show again this year.

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