WATCH: Dylan Sampson Delivers Impassioned Speech During Practice

Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson was shown delivering a heartfelt message to his teammates during spring practice.

Sep 23, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs / Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson was shown delivering a heartfelt message to his teammates during spring practice.

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson has been earning his spot for a few years behind older veterans. He's been exciting when touching the field - Sampson amassed 1,200 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns over the past two years. He's now assuming the lead back role, something accented more by running back Cameron Seldon's injury.

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be taking starting reps for the first time, and he'll need a strong run game to help him out. The Vols returned three starters on the offensive line and added LSU Tigers offensive tackle Lance Heard through the transfer portal. Sampson is the final piece to the puzzle for Tennessee's run game, and he's motivated to have a big season.

Sampson watched running back Jaylen Wright put up big numbers during his third season at the University of Tennessee, something that could propel him into the top 100 of the 2024 NFL Draft. If Sampson has a big season, he could earn similar buzz, and we'll see how things progress over the next twelve months.

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