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. He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. Why he's here: He doesn't have the gargantuan rushing numbers some of these players in this list do, but when Fournette was healthy, there was no running back more talented this decade. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound back also showed off the elusiveness, athleticism and physical play style we saw from him on a limited basis as a true freshman in 2019 he produced two of the 15 highest single-game broken tackle rates from the 2020 season and ranked eighth in the Power Five in percentage of runs that picked up at least 3.0 yards after contact (48%). WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Please update it here. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. Jackson, who played at Auburn from 1982-85, rushed for 4,303 rushing yards (6.6 yards per carry) and 43 touchdowns in his career. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. 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. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. 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%). BYU produced an impressive list of breakout players in 2020; among them was running back Tyler Allgeier, who walked on to the team back in 2018 and spent most of the 2019 season at off-ball linebacker. 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. The Tigers faced a coaching change during his tenure, and the ups and downs that come with coaching changes fell on the back of the quarterback. 247Sports noted in their analysis that "notone physical trait that stands out among the rest but (Cobb) possesses a well-rounded skill set and has a good feel for the position.". What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. All rights reserved. Some might consider this ranking disrespectful, as Hall led the country with 1,562 rushing yards in 2020, but lets not forget that he also saw 28 more carries than any other back and was one of six backs with over 200 carries. 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). He earned an 80.6 receiving grade for the year, making him one of two running backs to generate a grade above 80.0 as both a receiver and a runner. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. 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. 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 Please check your email for a confirmation. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. There have been several comps thrown out for Cobb, and one many recruiting experts come back to is Alvin Kamara, given his ability to catch passes out of the backfield and turn anything into a big gain. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Bigsby was one of the most impressive true freshmen of the 2020 class, finishing as the fifth-most valuable first-year non-quarterback in the country, per. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 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. If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. One of the league's best running backs during his heyday, Alexander averaged 1,500 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns per season from 2001-05. 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. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Do you have a sports website? Auburn Football: The 10 Best Running Backs in Tigers History 1 Bo Jackson. 2 Carnell Williams. 3 James Brooks. 4 Stephen Davis. 5 Joe Cribbs. 6 Ronnie Brown. 7 Brent Fullwood. 8 Tucker Frederickson. 9 Rudi Johnson. 10 Ben Tate. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. 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. 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. Williams will need to be more consistent to stay as the lead back because he will certainly be pushed by the rest if the running backs. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. Craig is ranked No. Over his last four games, Robinson produced an explosive 10-plus yard run on 14 of his 47 carries with 21 broken tackles and nearly nine yards after contact per attempt. We support responsible gambling. 1. 4. A prerequisite needs tweaking for him and others, Damieon George Jr., former Alabama OL, announces SEC East commitment, SEC Shorts releases final 2022 season report cards for every team, Devin Willock's family lawyers call press conference to discuss legal action, Ole Miss reportedly loses four players to the transfer portal, Caesars Sportsbook Ohio Promo Code: Back Cavs, NBA Action with $1,500 First Bet on Caesars, BetMGM Ohio Promo Code: Score the Sign Up Bonus This Week, Kirk Herbstreit explains how Joe Burrow's confidence has 'changed everything for the Bengals', Florida vs. Texas A&M Underdog fantasy player over/under picks, Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! Why he's here: One of the most special all-purpose players in college football history, Barkley did it all for the Nittany Lions who found creative ways to get his hands on the football as a junior in 2017. But this is still a pretty loaded list. . For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. Career stats (2011-14): 631 carries, 4,915 yards, 45 TDs; 22 catches, 248 yards receiving, 4 TDs, Accomplishments: Big Ten champion (2011, 2012); Heisman Trophy runner-up (2014); Doak Walker Award (2014); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2014); Unanimous All-American (2014); First-team All-Big Ten (2014). 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): 616 carries, 3,830 yards, 40 TDs; 41 catches, 526 yards receiving, TD; KOR TD, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); Second-team All-SEC (2016). Pat Sullivan was the Tigers first Heisman Trophy winner, and the first to win the award for a school that was previously coached by John Heisman. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. He did not record a stat for the Tigers in 2022, but received 12 carries for 60 yards and one touchdown over the course of Auburn's first two games of 2021 (Akron, Alabama State). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. He finished the season with 1,923 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns to go along with 24 receptions for 306 receiving yards and six receiving scores. 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). Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. After a bombardment of distractions that occurred surrounding his recruitment to Mississippi State and Auburn, Newton pushed forward meticulously, guiding the Tigers to a national title in 2010. In the years that Slack was the starter, the Tigers won a share of the SEC title, and they won a Sugar Bowl in 1988. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. Workhorses. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. . Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. Robinson was also productive on the receiving front with 1.63 yards per route run and 10 total receptions resulting in a 10-plus yard gain. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. From 2010 to now, here's a look at the 10 best Power 5 running backs of the decade in college football: Career stats (2009-11): 771 carries, 5,082 yards, 53 TDs; 51 catches, 586 yards, 4 TDs; PR TD, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy finalist (2010); First-team All-American (2010, 2011); First-team All-Pac-10/Pac-12 (2010, 2011); Doak Walker Award (2010); Pac-10/Pac-12 champion (20092011); Pac-10 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2009). 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. 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. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. 3 position all time for the Tigers. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. Over those 2013 and 2014 seasons with the Badgers, Gordon rushed for 4,196 yards, including a jaw-dropping 2,500-plus yard season as a junior that led to him leaping to the NFL. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. What I Like: Where to begin here? List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. He went No. 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 (2015-17): 671 carries, 3,843 yards, 43 TDs; 103 catches, 1,195 yards, 8 TDs; 2 KOR TDs, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2017); Paul Hornung Award (2017); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017); AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year (2016, 2017); Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year (2017); First-team All-Big Ten (2016, 2017). He also is quietly found at the No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. 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. Why he's here: Sixth on college football's all-time rushing list as one of only seven players to surpass 6,000 career yards, Taylor eclipsed the 2K barrier twice and was 23 yards from doing so as a freshman in 2017. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. 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. 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). Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. Ball scored his 39th touchdown of the 2011 season during the bowl game, tying him with former Oklahoma State star and future NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders for most touchdowns in a single FBS season. Alston was the newbie in the rotation this season, and by default didn't see a lot of playing time - despite this, he finished inside the top 10 of PFF's individual offensive grades for the Tigers in 2022. 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. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. The former five-star dubbed as the next Adrian Peterson, Fournette only started 24 games of the 31 he appeared in during his short-lived tenure and still managed 19 games over 100 yards rushing including outings of 284, 244, 233, 228 and 212. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. Jeff Burger was a winner. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. Heading into the new year and following the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings, we've slotted college football's Top 10 running backs of the decade, a who's who list of superstars with a heavy emphasis on national relevance. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. There's not a particular area of weakness in his game (outside of the fact that he's still raw, as any high school talent), which is great news for the Tigers, who would expect him to take over the starting role as early as 2024 if Jarquez Hunter were to declare for the NFL Draft. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. 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. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. 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). And a good feel he has. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. Adam Sparks, Adam Cole Tank Bigsby has made it official: Hes going pro. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Why he's here: Henry is here because he managed one of the greatest single seasons for a ballcarrier in college football history as a junior, full-time starter in 2015 for the national champion Crimson Tide. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. both a runner and receiver in 2020. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. Do you have a blog? These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. WebA school has had a Heisman winner in back-to-back years six times, though one of those awards is Bush's forfeited trophy (Yale 193637, Army 194546, Ohio State 197475, USC 200405, Oklahoma 201718 and Alabama 202021). Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? We present them here for purely educational purposes. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. 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. He had more than 1,100 yards in his final six games, including a combined 499 in the SEC and BCS championship games (and an SECCG record 304 yards against Missouri that year). 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 has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. 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. 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. He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. However, being the feature back is not guaranteed as back-to-back carries of 41 and 70 yards made up over 25% of his total yards. All signs point towards yes, and there's reason to believe that OC Philip Montgomery and HC Hugh Freeze will be excited about using him. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. Gamebreakers. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. The perfect weapon in the Ducks' NASCAR offense, James often touched it three or four consecutive plays and would wear down linebackers trying to wrap him. 1 min read. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. 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