A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. 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). For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. 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). Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. It's difficult to imagine any school having a better 10-year parade of running backs than the one Auburn put together from 1976-85. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. 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 (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. 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. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. Disappearing in big game situations is not an ideal trait for running backs, so Hunter needs to step up in big time situations in order to take another step forward in this backfield. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. 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. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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. 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. 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. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. 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. D.J. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. Do you have a sports website? 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. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. 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. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. 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. 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. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 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. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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). The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. 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. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? 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. Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. 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. Or write about sports? After battling with Daniel Cobb for his starting position, Campbell led the Tigers on one of the most magical seasons in school history, the undefeated 2004 season. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. 5.) 5. If that is the case, look out. A Pro 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). Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. 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. Your account has an invalid email address. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. Jason Campbell was another quarterback for the Tigers that battled for his position before becoming a star. Before Jason Campbell wore No. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. 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. 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. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Only three running backs have won the Heisman Trophy in the last two decades, but in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, the running back was the key ingredient to an electric offense. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. Adam Sparks, Adam Cole Tank Bigsby has made it official: Hes going pro. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. 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. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. 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. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. 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. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. 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. 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 list is based on a bevy of factors, including. 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. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. 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. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 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). 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. What we know for sure is that Auburn will Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. Craig is ranked No. 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). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. 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. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. 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. 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. How they use this talent - and more specifically how often they use that talent - will be determined over the course of the next nine months. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? 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. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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). We support responsible gambling. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The 2020 four-star recruit who ranked 40th nationally, according to 247Sports was easily among the most elusive ball carriers in college football last year. All rights reserved. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? 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. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. 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. 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. Bo Jackson (1982-85) Jackson isnt just one of the greatest running backs in SEC history, hes also one of the conferences best athletes, period. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Tidwell led the country in total offense a second time in 1949 as a senior. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. 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. 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). He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. McFadden finished second to Tim Tebow in the 2007 Heisman vote after rushing for 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns. 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. 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. We've seen a little bit of everything out of college football's running back position in the last decade, some of the game's top players overall coming from a position that is becoming increasingly less emphasized at the next level as teams move to by-committee approaches in the spread era era. 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. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind Javonte Williams and Khalil Herbertbefore suffering an injury in Week 12 against Tennessee. Here's an overview of Auburn's 2023 running back room (scholarship players only) as it currently sits: Jarquez Hunter, Jr. Hunter took a dip in YPC as his 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). 1. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 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). 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. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. He also is quietly found at the No. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. 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. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? 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. Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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