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). 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. 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. 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 former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. 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. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. 5. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. 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. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. 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. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. 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.". His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. 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. 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. 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. 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. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 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). 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. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. 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. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 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. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. 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. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. What we know for sure is that Auburn will The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 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. 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. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. 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. 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). Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. 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! Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 4. 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. 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. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Yeldon often is overlooked in the Tides run of great running backs under Nick Saban, but Yeldon came the closest to producing three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. 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). The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. 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. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. 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. 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 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. 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. Career stats (2013-15): 602 carries, 3,591 yards, 42 TDs; 17 catches, 285 yards receiving, 3 TDs, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy (2015); Maxwell Award (2015); Doak Walker Award (2015); Walter Camp Award (2015); Unanimous All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2015). Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. 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. 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. 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. 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! 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. 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). 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 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). 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. Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. 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. 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). 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. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. 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 Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Few. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. What I Like: Where to begin here? McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. 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. 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 finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. 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. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Find out more. . It wasnt all that spectacular, either, as he fumbled on one of his 10 carries en route to a 57.2 PFF grade for the day. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Please check your email for a confirmation. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. 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 duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives 1. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: 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. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 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. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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. 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. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Join our linker program. If that is the case, look out. 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. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. Your account has an invalid email address. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. 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. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. 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. Or write about sports? 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 also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. 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. Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. 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. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. 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 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%). 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. 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. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. 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. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. What I Dont Like: Splitting carries between Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter is already going to be tough this season, so adding a third man to the rotation consistently would be quite a task. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. 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