He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. In 2015, Henry had the greatest single season in SEC history breaking Herschel Walkers record, winning the Heisman and leading the Tide to a national championship. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. 1 min read. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. 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. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. 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. 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. put together a 16-year NFL career and possibly more, as the soon-to-be 38-year-old hasnt officially retired yet we now get to see his son dominate in the collegiate ranks. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. 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. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. 5. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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). Please check your email for a confirmation. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. 3. 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. 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). Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. 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). Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. Mark-Antony Richards missed last season following a knee surgery but should be fully healthy and will be in the middle of the competition to be Auburns lead back. 1. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. 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. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 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). He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. He went No. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. Georgia destroys TCU to repeat as national champs, Rapid Reaction: LSU dominates Purdue in short-handed Citrus Bowl wipeout, Rapid Reaction: Mississippi State swings its sword, wins ReliaQuest Bowl on last-second field goal, Rapid Reaction: Unreal! Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. 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). Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. Had he chose to return to Wisconsin in 2020, he'd have a shot to set the all-time rushing record and beat former Badger, Ron Dayne. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. After watching Frank Gore Sr. put together a 16-year NFL career and possibly more, as the soon-to-be 38-year-old hasnt officially retired yet we now get to see his son dominate in the collegiate ranks. 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. Before Jason Campbell wore No. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). Jeff Burger was a winner. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. A Pro McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. 3 position all time for the Tigers. Auburn's running back room isn't the deepest, but the Tigers may have one of the best one-two punches at running back in the country. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. 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. What I Like: Hunter made the most of his opportunities early in the season, rushing for 447 of his 593 yards on the year in the first five games. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo Career stats (2014-16): 687 carries, 4,464 yards, 46 TDs; 79 catches, 935 yards, 2 TD, Accomplishments: First-team All-American (2015, 2016); First-team All-ACC (2015, 2016); ACC champion (2014). Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running 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. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He opened his Bulldogs career with 1,385 at the time joiningHerschel Walker as the only true freshmen to reach 1,000. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 1 running back in 2021. 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. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. 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. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. McCaffrey gave way to Bryce Love after leaving Stanford early in 2016 for the NFL Draft and enjoyed five 200-yard games in his tenure. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. 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. 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. What I Dont Like: As previously stated, Hunter peaked early in the season, and wasnt as involved later in the year. He had almost 2,000 all-purpose yards as a junior in high school and has the potential to be a solid option in years to come for Auburn. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. WebTre Mason, Auburn Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. He caught six passes for 128 yards, including a 78-yard reception which was the longest of the season, and had 12 rushes for 94 yards. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. There's also the possibility of adding some more depth via the transfer portal - Mississippi State running back Dillion Johnson may be added to this list here in the next couple of weeks. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. 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. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. He also is quietly found at the No. Please check your email for a confirmation. An award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. 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. 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%). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. . Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. If that is the case, look out. 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. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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). Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. 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. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. Pat Sullivan is in the No. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. 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. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. Career stats (2017-19): 926 carries, 6,174 yards, 50 TDs; 42 catches, 402 yards, 5 TDs, Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Back of the Year (2018, 2019); Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2017); Consensus First-team All-Big Ten (2017, 2018, 2019); All-time Freshman Season Rushing Record (1,977 yards). 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the 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. Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 8 carries, 147 yards, 1 touchdown OR at Alabama (11/26/22) - 11 carries, 134 yards. 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. 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. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. Find out more. Tucker Frederickson (1962-64) Although he barely had more than1,000 yards for his career a number playersregularly top in their freshman season these days Frederickson is considered one of the most complete backs in Auburn history. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players, "1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players", Chris Woods NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Auburn_Tigers_in_the_NFL_Draft&oldid=1091251999, Lists of National Football League draftees by college football team, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 June 2022, at 04:12. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. Brooks was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS from 2018 to 2019 and established himself as one of the top breakaway threats at the position. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/lists/auburn-football-ranking-the-running-backs-on-2020-depth-chart/, Auburn offers brother of former Tigers player, SEC Basketball standings entering week of Jan. 17, Ranking every SEC recruiting class after early signing day, Auburn vs. LSU: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Wednesday's game, A look at Auburn Football's 2023 schedule, College Football analyst calls Auburn's transfer haul "the best class in the SEC", Behind Enemy Lines: Auburn-LSU preview with LSU Wire's Tyler Nettuno, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Your account has an invalid email address. 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. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. 2. Or write about sports? Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. Williams was second on the team with 84 carries for 400 yards and two touchdowns and likely has a leg up on the other young backs. Now that Bigsby has declared for the NFL Draft, the Tigers have to reevaluate their running back room - which, thankfully, is not barren like some of the other position groups on the roster. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. 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 Javonte Williams. 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. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 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. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. 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. You can also follow JD on Twitter@jdmccarthy15, Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Shaun Shivers may have only been used as a role player, but he has thrived in that role, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and should earn some carries early on when the younger guys are still learning the offense. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. 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. He also tied for the lowest drop rate among FBS backs at 2.3% and broke eight more tackles after the catch than any other back in the country (28). Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. 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. Eight completions on 10 pass attempts for 101 yards and an insane 50 rushes for 539 yards and eight rushing touchdowns, including Melvin Gordons nine carries for 216 yards and one touchdown. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. 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). 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. 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. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. And a good feel he has. 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