Breaking news: One position group the Tennessee Volunteers can absolutely count on in 2025 is the running backs.
This unit is stacked with talent, experience, and depth, and they’re ready to make a serious impact in the SEC. You want consistency? Power? Explosiveness? This group checks every box.
Leading the way is Dylan Sampson, who’s poised for a breakout season. He brings elite burst, vision, and underrated power despite his size. Whether it’s breaking off chunk plays or catching passes out of the backfield, Sampson is a weapon every time he touches the ball. Add in Cam Seldon, the physical specimen who can lower the boom between the tackles but also hit the edge with speed, and you’ve got a thunder-and-lightning combo few defenses want to deal with.
Freshman Peyton Lewis is another name to watch. The coaching staff loves his blend of track speed and natural football instincts. He could be the wild card that turns this from a strong group into a dominant one. Depth guys like DeSean Bishop give even more confidence that the Vols can rotate without much drop-off.
Behind a veteran offensive line and with Josh Heupel’s uptempo system creating space, these backs are in a position to thrive. Expect Tennessee to lean on them, especially early in the year while the quarterback situation settles. This group not only can carry the load—they want to.
You stack these guys up against any backfield in the SEC—or the country—and they belong in that conversation. With versatility, toughness, and game-breaking speed, Tennessee’s running backs are going to be a major reason the Vols make noise this season. If you’re looking for the identity of this offense in 2025, look no further than the guys lined up in the backfield.
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