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Unless you live under a rock, you know who this guy is and his story. Given his history with Alabama and Pruitt, could be a Vol this summer.
Where could Jalen Hurts play next year?
Tennessee Volunteers
Why it makes sense for Tennessee:While Jarrett Guarantano had his moments down the stretch last season, it's not as if the Vols couldn't use an upgrade at the quarterback position. That offense, which ranked 13th out of 14 teams in the SEC in scoring this past season, needs help. And coach Jeremy Pruitt, who is well acquainted with Hurts from his days as Alabama's defensive coordinator, knows he could use a playmaker of Hurts' caliber. What's more, Pruitt wants someone who can also take care of the ball, manage the game and aid in the running attack, and that fits Hurts to a tee. -- Scarborough
Why it makes sense for Hurts: The familiarity with Pruitt certainly helps Tennessee's chances, but the unanswered question is how the hiring of offensive coordinator Jim Chaney impacts the thought process. Chaney, you'll recall, didn't seem to know what to do with a similar dual-threat quarterback, Justin Fields, last season at Georgia. On top of that, the Vols don't appear to be ready to compete for an SEC East title. And after losing just three games in his Alabama career, it's hard to imagine Hurts coping well with a program that's not in contention -- Scarborough