Cameron Seldon discusses his bigger workload in Tennessee's Citrus Bowl

Tennessee running back Cameron Seldon saw limited touches in 2023 working behind tailbacks Jaylen Wright, Dylan Sampson and Jabari Small, but that changed in the team’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game against Iowa.

After seeing a previous season-high of six carries, Seldon more than doubled that in the Citrus Bowl. And the freshman running back came away wishing he’d been even more productive with that workload.

“I felt like I did what was required. I feel like I could do more,” Seldon said. “It was just really my first time going into the game, so I had to get used to that, get used to the flow, get in my groove, really. But for the most part I can do more. I hold myself to a high standard. But overall I had a good performance. It could be better, though.”

What Seldon did was respectable enough. He ran 13 times for 55 yards, helping provide a steady presence on the ground in the game.

The best part? Nothing really went off with a hitch, and Seldon looked the part as he filled in for some of the more experienced backs on the roster.

“What I did the best was lining up, knowing the offense, knowing the plays,” Seldon said. “Just knowing everything and knowing my job and executing.”

Tennessee will likely have some roster shuffling at the running back position next season, with the chance for players like Seldon to begin carving out larger roles. Games like the Citrus Bowl can only help in that regard.

And make no mistake about it, the expectations for Seldon are high.

Prior to enrolling at Tennessee, Cameron Seldon was a four-star prospect and the No. 141 overall recruit in the nation in the 2023 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He was ranked as the No. 4 athlete in the class.

From here, it’s just a matter of continuing to work hard. Seldon’s put himself in great position to be a major factor in 2024.

“My mindset never really changed,” Seldon said. “I just kept working, same practice habits, same habits. I just kept being me, and I knew it would pay off.”