Video: Jalen Hurd's replacement John Kelly scores on 73-yard touchdown run
Tennessee running back John Kelly is already enjoying a huge performance in his first career start in the Vols’ game against Tennessee Tech.
Kelly scored on a 73-yard touchdown run, which was the longest rush by any player during Butch Jones’ tenure, according to UT’s information department.
.@JKShuttlesworth … he's FAST! https://t.co/a5iQgMVorK pic.twitter.com/3Sm5gXZH5X
— SEC (@SEC) November 5, 2016
That John Kelly 73-yard run was Tennessee's longest rush of Butch Jones era, according to UT sports info dept #tennessee #vols #sec
— Steve Megargee (@stevemegargee) November 5, 2016
Kelly has already recorded 96 yards and a touchdown on just four carries. The sophomore replaced Jalen Hurd as the team’s starting running back after it was announced that Hurd left the team and intended to transfer earlier this week.
It seems Kelly has already won over the Tennessee fan base, as well as many of his teammates, including injured defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie, who predicted a big performance prior to Saturday’s game.
REMEMBER THE NAME
John Kelly— Kahlil McKenzie Jr. (@KM1_Era) November 5, 2016
John Kelly's teammates seem to rally behind him a lot more than Hurd. Good to see.
— TN Recruiting & News (@TNRecruitNews) November 5, 2016
John Kelly is a crowd favorite today. Huge reaction every time his name is called.
— Philip Jacobs (@JacobsPhilip) November 5, 2016
John Kelly is announced as starting RB and the crowd goes nuts
— VFLs dont quit (@cable18) November 5, 2016
Tennessee currently leads Tennessee Tech, 28-0, in the second quarter.
