Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. After rushing for 1,213 yards as a sophomore (256 against Alabama) as the Tigers nearly won the national title, he battled injuries for much of his junior season before exploding as a senior: 1,786 yards, 17 touchdowns and the narrowest of Heisman wins over Iowas Chuck Long. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound bulldozer saved his best when Alabama needed it most, rushing for over 200 yards in four of his final nine games including a 44-carry, 271-yard explosion in an Iron Bowl win at Auburn. Career stats (2014-16): 632 carries, 3,922 yards, 21 TDs; 99 catches, 1,206 yards, 10 TDs; 26.4 yards career KOR, 2 return TDs, Accomplishments: Paul Hornung Award (2015); Jet Award (2015); Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (2015); First-team All-Pac-12 (2015, 2016). Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Regarded as one of college football's top running backs over the past few seasons, Bigsby came just 30 yards shy of posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons at Auburn. Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs the ball during Auburn football A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. Why he's here: We're cheating here with an 11th player and McCaffrey won't be a popular pick inside Top 10 considering there are guys with considerably more rushing yards, but he was an all-purpose freak at Stanford who was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the football and underrated nationally given those strengths. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs the ball during Auburn football A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. 2. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. Why he's here: Cook averaged 6.5 yards per carry during his career in Tallahassee as one of the most lethal offensive weapons in program history. Jeff Burger was a winner. He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Capped off by the addition of fiery 4-star running back Jamarion Wilcox last week, the Wildcats managed the 31st-best conglomerate of recruiting trail talent in the nation. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. What I Dont Like: Splitting carries between Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter is already going to be tough this season, so adding a third man to the rotation consistently would be quite a task. He opened his Bulldogs career with 1,385 at the time joiningHerschel Walker as the only true freshmen to reach 1,000. He was the sixth-highest-graded runner in the Power Five at 90.0 and logged 147 carries without fumbling the football, the second-most in the nation. White also had a bit of an interception problem, which doesnt help his stat line, but White was a leader for an undefeated team that faced a ton of adversity. Find out more. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. Join our linker program. The 5-foot-5 running back made it known from the get-go that he is going to be in the conversation for the best dual-threat back in the country. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. 1. Nick Rolovichs run-and-shoot offense produces one of the highest pass-play rates in college football (67%, though 14 percentage points lower than Leach's Air Raid). Pat Sullivan is in the No. He followed that up with a career-high 46 carries for 189 yards against Florida in the SEC Championship before finishing it out with three touchdowns vs. Clemson in the national title game. He owned one of the 10 highest rushing grades in the Power Five from Week 10 on (82.9). Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. And a good feel he has. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. Bowl Record: 46 Bowls, 24-20-2, .543 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 40 Times (Preseason), 40 Times (Final), 602 Weeks (Total), Heisman Winners: Pat Sullivan (1971), Bo Jackson (1985), Cam Newton (2010), Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium (cap. Career stats (2014-17): 758 carries, 4,769 yards, 44 TDs; 31, 361 yards receiving, 4 TDs, Accomplishments: First-team All-SEC (2014); Second-team All-SEC (2017); SEC Freshman of the Year (2014). The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Carnell Cadillac Williams (2001-04) Paired with another future pro in Ronnie Brown, Cadillac was half of one of the best rushing duos in SEC history. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. . WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. Ironically, after bursting onto the scene with 1,547 yards rushing as freshman in 2014, Chubb was averaging 8.1 yards per carry as the nation's leading rusher through five games before injuring his knee at Tennessee. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. Auburn learned an important lesson last year. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. 4. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. What I Dont Like: As much as Bigsby has shined on the field over the last two seasons, the biggest question will be if the star running back can stay healthy. Rodriguez finished as the second-highest-graded running back of the 2020 season (92.4) and ranked second to UNC's Javonte Williams among Power Five backs in percentage of runs that picked up a first down or touchdown (41%). The former SEC Newcomer of the Year eclipsed the 1,000 rushing yard mark this past season, and he is poised for a monster season in 2022. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. He averaged 6.7 yards per carry career despite getting the rock just under 25 times per contest and faced eight men in the box nearly every snap as a sophomore and junior. Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Whether or not Freeze and Montgomery end up giving him any serious playing time is to be determined over the course of the offseason, but Jackson has been praised for his work ethic - hence hisreception of a scholarship. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. Ealy was a 2019 four-star recruit who didn't put up monstrous box score numbers in 2020, but he consistently showed up and got the job done. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). Auburn has been known for its running backs in the past, but there have been some very good signal-callers that have played for the Tigers. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. McFadden finished second to Tim Tebow in the 2007 Heisman vote after rushing for 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns. Fans should be excited about Hunter's return and should expect him to continue to improve upon the standard that he has set as an explosive, shifty back that's hard to bring down. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports), the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings. He led the Big Ten in total yards (rushing, receiving, return) and was the Heisman frontrunner that fall exiting the first two months of the season en route to his second straight conference player of the year honor. Three seasons of at least 1,500 yards at Oregon, the pint-sized tailback led the nation in rushing and rushing touchdowns as a sophomore despite missing the season opener due to suspension and finished second in Heisman voting that season. Ingram worked in tandem with Glen Coffee in 2008 and Trent Richardson in 2010, but in 2009, he was a workhorse Heisman Trophy winner and national champion. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). He scored the game-winning touchdown against Alabama as a freshman to start working his way to legendary status, then topped 1,200 yards as a sophomore, averaging 7.7 yards per carry. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Tre Mason (2011-13) A two-year starter for the Tigers, Mason posted more than 1,000 yards in both his sophomore and junior seasons. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. Do you have a blog? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Career stats:592 carries, 3,961 yards, 43 TDs; 58 catches, 449 yards, TD, Accomplishments: Big Ten Most Valuable Player (2015); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2015); Second-team All-American (2015); First-team All-Big Ten (2015); AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year (2015); CFP national champion (2015); Big Ten champion (2014); James E. Sullivan Award (2014). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Alston also is only a true freshman, so unless he has a Hunter-like jump, he may be relegated to clean up duty alongside Ingram. . Your account has an invalid email address. If Gore can improve upon his 84 snaps on the receiving front, an area where he flashed last season, he can climb even higher up this list come 2021. Career stats (2009-12): 924 carries, 5,140 yards, 77 TDs; 59 catches, 598 yards receiving, 6 TDs, Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2012); Heisman Trophy finalist (2011); Consensus All-American (2011, 2012); AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year (2011, 2012); First-team All-Big Ten (2011, 2012); Jim Brown Award (2011, 2012); Archie Griffin Award (2011); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2011); Big Ten Champion (2010, 2011, 2012). Brooks was named first-team All-SEC as a senior, averaged nearly 110 yards per game for his career and had more than 1,200 yards in each of his final two seasons. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. Craig was not going to unseat Pat Nix from the starting position, but with the running skills that Craig possessed, HC Terry Bowden found a fit. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in college football and it should come as no shock that he was included in ESPNs ranking of the 100 best running backs over the last 60 years (subscription required). Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. At his best, was a first down waiting to happen and broke a slew of tackles as an every-down option as a sophomore and junior and managed consecutive 20-touchdown seasons. 1500 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns is no small feat for Georgia high school football, so Auburn is getting a solid addition to the running back room in Alston. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. Not just a dangerous running back, Brooks was devastating in the return game, which is why he sits at the top of Auburns all-purposeyardage leaderboard. As we look back on the players who defined greatness in the backfield from 2010 to now, determining what gave them the edge over others whether that be total yards, touchdowns or impact was an extreme challenge given the host of options to pick from. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. Why he's here: Perhaps the most underrated SEC running back of all-time, I'm not going to underrate the Cedartown, Ga., native here. We support responsible gambling. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. In his final two seasons with the Tigers, Leard led Auburn to victories that no one expected, but also battled in games that he shouldnt have, even being unseated by true freshman Gabe Gross after an injury in the 1998 season. His blend of power and explosiveness has provided Auburn with a fun compliment to star tailback Tank Bigsby - but now that Bigsby is gone, is Hunter ready to carry the load in the backfield? 3 position all time for the Tigers. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. His stats are not over the top in the passing game, as passing was a small portion of the T-formation that was the Auburn offense of the day. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. Workhorses. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. Still, we shouldn't forget who Borghi was back in 2019 when he was fully healthy: a player with immense speed and one of the top receiving backs in the entire country. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Leard finished his career No. Here's an overview of Auburn's 2023 running back room (scholarship players only) as it currently sits: Hunter took a dip in YPC as his freshman season progressed, but he broke out this past season with three hundred-yard performances over the final three games of the year - including two huge games against Texas A&M and Alabama. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. Among the 68 FBS backs who totaled at least 50 carries on which they were contacted behind the line of scrimmage in 2020, Hall ranked third in PFF rushing grade. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. He went No. Rodriguez finished as the second-highest-graded running back of the 2020 season (92.4) and ranked second to UNC's, BYU produced an impressive list of breakout players in 2020; among them was running back, Yes, you read that correctly: Allgeier had only 26 career carries entering the 2020 season but still managed to finish the year with a 93.1 rushing grade, the second-best behind. Please check your email for a confirmation. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. James Brooks (1977-80) Brooks played during a relative down era in Auburn history, but that doesnt diminish his accomplishments at all; in fact, it may bemore impressive that he piled up big totals on teams that hovered around .500. The Iowa State running back has the explosiveness to ramp up that big-run rate and proved on a number of occasions that he has an uncoachable ability to make something out of nothing. Campbell managed to finish his career No. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. Brooks opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, but he will be back for the 2021 campaign very good news for the Sooners. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. If that is the case, look out. https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/2022/04/12/auburn-football-bo-jackson-best-college-running-back-espn/, ESPNs ranking of the 100 best running backs over the last 60 years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. What we know for sure is that Auburn will have a new lead back after JaTarvious Whitlow decided to transfer from the program after leading the team in rushing the past two seasons. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12. Auburn Tigers School History Seasons: 120 (1902 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 767-454-43 Adjusted Record (W-L-T): 770-452-42 Conferences: SEC, Southern, Ind Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. Craig is ranked No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. 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