In my lifetime UT has been Blessed by GREAT running backs - Who is your favorite?

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Travis Henry (1997–2000) Henry is the program’s all-time leading rusher with 3,078 career yards. And famously, was quite the ladies man.

Dylan Sampson (2022–2024) In 2024, Sampson set new single-season program records for rushing yards (1,491) and rushing touchdowns (22), surpassing a scoring record that had stood since 1929.

Jamal Lewis (1997–1999) Lewis was a key piece of the 1998 National Championship team and an all-time NFL great. Despite shared carries, he holds the school record for career rushing average at 103 yards per game.

Arian Foster (2005–2008) Foster ranks second in all-time rushing yards (2,964) and holds the school record for career scrimmage yards with 3,706.

James "Little Man" Stewart (1991–1994) Stewart ranks third in career rushing yards (2,890) and finished his career with 35 rushing touchdowns.

Not to be forgotten are Jay Graham, Charlie Garner, Travis Stephens, and Alvin Kamara among the the list of all time greats.

It's hard for me to pick because I respected them all enormously. What do y'all think?
 
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Travis Henry was a stud (no pun intended). I remember his mom coming onto the field (in the end zone) during the Vanderbilt game when he dove over and landed squarely on his head. Everyone thought he did serious damage - but thankfully did not.

I think Jamal Lewis will be the closest to Hershel Walker UT will ever get.

My favorite had to be Chuck Webb. His freshman year was incredible. He had Reggie Cobb subbing in/out for him which made the "Cobb-Webb" tandem and national acclaim. He set a Cotton Bowl rushing record (nearly 300 yards) and was Offensive MVP in UT's win against a top-10 Arkansas. That '89 team was loaded in nearly every position. He rushed for more than 1600 yards in 12 games with a 6+ YPC average.
 
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UT Hill Man said:
Travis Henry (1997–2000) Henry is the program’s all-time leading rusher with 3,078 career yards. And famously, was quite the ladies man.

Dylan Sampson (2022–2024) In 2024, Sampson set new single-season program records for rushing yards (1,491) and rushing touchdowns (22), surpassing a scoring record that had stood since 1929.

Jamal Lewis (1997–1999) Lewis was a key piece of the 1998 National Championship team and an all-time NFL great. Despite shared carries, he holds the school record for career rushing average at 103 yards per game.

Arian Foster (2005–2008) Foster ranks second in all-time rushing yards (2,964) and holds the school record for career scrimmage yards with 3,706.

James "Little Man" Stewart (1991–1994) Stewart ranks third in career rushing yards (2,890) and finished his career with 35 rushing touchdowns.

Not to be forgotten are Jay Graham, Charlie Garner, Travis Stephens, and Alvin Kamara among the the list of all time greats.

It's hard for me to pick because I respected them all enormously. What do y'all think?
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In no particular order:

Chuck Webb
Jamal Lewis
Charlie Garner
Reggie Cobb
Travis Henry

Not only are these guys my favorite, IMO they are the best we've had here
 
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utvols74 said:
Travis Henry was a stud (no pun intended). I remember his mom coming onto the field (in the end zone) during the Vanderbilt game when he dove over and landed squarely on his head. Everyone thought he did serious damage - but thankfully did not.

I think Jamal Lewis will be the closest to Hershel Walker UT will ever get.

My favorite had to be Chuck Webb. His freshman year was incredible. He had Reggie Cobb subbing in/out for him which made the "Cobb-Webb" tandem and national acclaim. He set a Cotton Bowl rushing record (nearly 300 yards) and was Offensive MVP in UT's win against a top-10 Arkansas. That '89 team was loaded in nearly every position. He rushed for more than 1600 yards in 12 games with a 6+ YPC average.
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Not so fast on closest to Walker. DGG if he's a Vol will have something to say about that. Generational talent, just like Lewis was.
 
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AllVols3 said:
Not so fast on closest to Walker. DGG if he's a Vol will have something to say about that. Generational talent, just like Lewis was.
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I sincerely hope you are right. I remember when Lewis was freshman and played against UGA. He literally was dragging UGA defenders behind him. Strong reminders of Walker.
 
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utvols74 said:
Travis Henry was a stud (no pun intended). I remember his mom coming onto the field (in the end zone) during the Vanderbilt game when he dove over and landed squarely on his head. Everyone thought he did serious damage - but thankfully did not.

I think Jamal Lewis will be the closest to Hershel Walker UT will ever get.

My favorite had to be Chuck Webb. His freshman year was incredible. He had Reggie Cobb subbing in/out for him which made the "Cobb-Webb" tandem and national acclaim. He set a Cotton Bowl rushing record (nearly 300 yards) and was Offensive MVP in UT's win against a top-10 Arkansas. That '89 team was loaded in nearly every position. He rushed for more than 1600 yards in 12 games with a 6+ YPC average.
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Henry was one tough dude for sure. After the fumble recovery, his consecutive runs in the 99 Arky game to win it was one of most amazing series I have seen. He was a man on fire.

A number of people have told me Webb could have been the best ever to play at TN. Shame he got hurt in a cupcake game.
 
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At lot of good options. I lean toward Webb as being the best we’ve had, and would have loved to see what he could’ve become if he hadn’t gotten hurt. I think he could’ve been mentioned in the same conversation as Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker, but it wasn’t meant to be. Jamal Lewis obviously is the other name that comes to mind. Talent wise probably Cobb and Garner as well. Unfortunately we’ve had some bad luck with running backs either by injury or off the field issues. I’d still love for us to have an immediate impact freshman who comes in and is the “man” for 2-3 years, but probably will be hard to in this current stage of college football.
 
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Henry was one tough dude for sure. After the fumble recovery, his consecutive runs in the 99 Arky game to win it was one of most amazing series I have seen. He was a man on fire.

A number of people have told me Webb could have been the best ever to play at TN. Shame he got hurt in a cupcake game.
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vs...... Pacific of all teams. UT could have won with a cheerleader playing RB. Serious criticism at the time about playing him.
 
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Charlie Garner was the one I wanted to see with the ball in his hands almost every running play. I'd guess he was one of the most underutilized players we've had.

Not sure why it took until halfway through his NFL career for someone to figure out that he was just as deadly catching the ball as he was carrying it.

I wonder if his 7.3 ypc Is the school record for a season
 
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UT Hill Man said:
Travis Henry (1997–2000) Henry is the program’s all-time leading rusher with 3,078 career yards. And famously, was quite the ladies man.

Dylan Sampson (2022–2024) In 2024, Sampson set new single-season program records for rushing yards (1,491) and rushing touchdowns (22), surpassing a scoring record that had stood since 1929.

Jamal Lewis (1997–1999) Lewis was a key piece of the 1998 National Championship team and an all-time NFL great. Despite shared carries, he holds the school record for career rushing average at 103 yards per game.

Arian Foster (2005–2008) Foster ranks second in all-time rushing yards (2,964) and holds the school record for career scrimmage yards with 3,706.

James "Little Man" Stewart (1991–1994) Stewart ranks third in career rushing yards (2,890) and finished his career with 35 rushing touchdowns.

Not to be forgotten are Jay Graham, Charlie Garner, Travis Stephens, and Alvin Kamara among the the list of all time greats.

It's hard for me to pick because I respected them all enormously. What do y'all think?
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Chuck Webb
 
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