Tennessee Football: Top 5 SEC Running Back Rooms to Watch in 2023

Where does Tennessee Football rank among the top 5 SEC running back rooms to watch in 2023? Our guide has the answer, highlighting the best veteran and up-and-coming talent across the conference!

As the 2023 college football season approaches, fans of Tennessee Football are eagerly anticipating the team’s performance on the field. One key area to watch will be the team’s running back room, which features a mix of veteran talent and promising newcomers. But how does Tennessee’s running back group stack up against the rest of the SEC? In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the top 5 SEC running back rooms to watch in 2023, including Tennessee’s own squad. From star power to rising talent, we’ve got the inside scoop on what to expect this season.

My Top 5 – 2023 SEC Running Back Power Rankings

No. 5 – Florida Gators

• Trevor Etienne
• Montrell Johnson Jr.

Trevor Etienne and Montrell Johnson Jr. are both talented backs who should help the Gators improve their rushing attack in 2023. Etienne had a solid freshman season in 2022, rushing for 719 yards and 6 touchdowns. He showed flashes of brilliance throughout the season and should only get better with more experience. Johnson Jr. was also productive as a sophomore, rushing for 841 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has a great combination of speed and power and should be a force to be reckoned with in 2023.

No. 4 – Tennessee Volunteers

• Jaylen Wright
• Jabari Small
• Cam Seldon

Jaylen Wright and Jabari Small were both productive in 2022, and they should continue to be a dynamic duo for the Volunteers in 2023. Wright rushed for 875 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, while Small rushed for 734 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. Both players have great vision and elusiveness, and they are capable of breaking off big runs at any moment. Cam Seldon is a promising freshman who could also contribute right away.

No. 3 – Auburn Tigers

• Jarquez Hunter Jr.
• Brian Battie

Jarquez Hunter Jr. had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2022, rushing for 668 yards and 7 touchdowns. He’ll be the focal point of the Tigers’ offense in 2023, and he has the potential to be one of the best backs in the SEC. Brian Battie is a transfer from USF who had a productive season in 2022, rushing for 1,186 yards and 8 touchdowns as a sophomore. He should provide a nice change of pace to Hunter Jr. and help keep the Auburn offense balanced.

No. 2 – Arkansas Razorbacks

• Raheim Sanders

Raheim Sanders was one of the top running back recruits in the country in 2022, and he lived up to the hype as a sophomore. He rushed for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns, and he was a big reason why the Razorbacks had a successful season. Sanders has a great combination of size, speed, and power, and he should be one of the best backs in the SEC in 2023.

No. 1 – Ole Miss Rebels

• Quinshon Judkins

Judkins is a special player and one of the top running backs in the country. He had a phenomenal freshman season for Ole Miss, rushing for 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has a great combination of speed, power, and elusiveness, and he’s capable of breaking off big runs at any moment.

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