Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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. And a good feel he has. 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. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. 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. Only Vaughn and North Carolinas Michael Carter earned grades above 85.0 as both a runner and receiver in 2020. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. 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. 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). 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. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. 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. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since 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. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. Williams made the decision to return for his senior year and helped lead Auburn to a 13-0 season and an SEC championship, although the Tigerswere pushed out of the BCS title game by Oklahoma and Southern California. 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. 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. 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). We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. 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. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. . 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.". Why he's here: It didn't feel right excluding Oregon's all-time leading rusher from this list, nor James who was equally vital during the Ducks' rise to national relevance. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? 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. 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. 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. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. 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). The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Do you have a sports website? He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. 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. Hunter can do that in this offense, where most of the attention will be focused on Tank Bigsby. Best game of career: Vs San Jose State (9/10/22) - 2 carries, 38 yards, This may be the most intriguing pickup of Auburn's 2023 recruiting class. What I Like: Where to begin here? Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. 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. 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 (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). 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. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. 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. 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. He has an almost identical frame to Hunter (5-foot-10, 205 pounds) but has a very different running style - his one-cut bruiser style approach to the game makes him a difficult matchup for opponents as a rotational back - there is no fun in trying to hold Jarques Hunter down and then immediately having to account for a back that does not shy away from contact. 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. We support responsible gambling. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. Tidwell led the country in total offense a second time in 1949 as a senior. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. This includes 30 players taken in the first round and four overall number one picks: Cam Newton in 2011, Aundray Bruce in 1988, Bo Jackson in 1986, and Tucker Frederickson in 1965. By the time he left school after his four-year career, Williams owned the schools rushing touchdowns record, was tied for the most touchdowns in a single season and had the second-most rushing yards in school history. 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. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. 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. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. He finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Please update it here. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Jackson still holds the record for total rushing yards (4,303), rushing yards per game for a career (113.2), and most 100-yard games (21). 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. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. What I Dont Like: As previously stated, Hunter peaked early in the season, and wasnt as involved later in the year. 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. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. 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. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. 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. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. 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). Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 10 carries, 38 yards, 1 touchdown, The best quarterbacks available in the transfer portal, Baumhowers to provide NIL deal for Auburn's offensive line, ESPN analyst believes this transfer quarterback would fit well in Hugh Freeze's offense, Offensive lineman Connor Lew flips from Miami to Auburn, Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall taking visit to Auburn. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. 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. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. He is only a few years removed from a 1,000 yard rushing season at St. Pauls in one of the toughest classifications in Alabama. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. 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. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. Few. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. Since the 1960s when players began specializing in offense or defense, the running back position has provided college football with some of its biggest stars of all time. 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. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. Robinson has been a key backup over the last four years and is set to take on a starting role in his super senior season this fall. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). 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). 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running 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). Jeff Burger was a winner. 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. 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). 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). 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! 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. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. His strong contact balance was on full display as he came away with the fifth-most broken tackles per attempt (0.34) in the FBS. 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. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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). Dobbins followed Mike Weber and Elliott in Buckeyes lore and managed three consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons including 2,003 as a junior a feat Elliott never accomplished. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. Join our linker program. A Pro Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in An All-American in 1964, Frederickson had the best season of his career, winning the SECs Jacobs Award as the conferences best blocking back while finishing second in Heisman voting. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. 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. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. We support responsible gambling. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. 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. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. This is a subjective group and you're not going to agree with all the selections, in fact, a few of the omissions could be frustrating. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. 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. 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. 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 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. 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). Your account has an invalid email address. 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! Career stats (2014-17): 947 carries, 5,621 yards, 60 TDs; 79 catches, 814 yards receiving, 4 TDs, Accomplishments: First-team All-Pac-12 (2015); Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014, 2017); Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2014); Pac-12 career rushing touchdowns leader (60). He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. 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. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. D.J. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. 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. 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. 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. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. More than Henry and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards back on his list as. 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