Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. 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. 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. 87,451), NFL/AFL stats for Auburn Tigers players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. 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. 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. 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. Do you have a blog? Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. 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. Or write about sports? 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). He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). 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. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. 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. 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. 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. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 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. 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. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. 1 min read. 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. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. 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). Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. Rodriguez finished as the second-highest-graded running back of the 2020 season (92.4) and ranked second to UNC's Javonte Williams among Power Five backs in percentage of runs that picked up a first down or touchdown (41%). The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). 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. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. 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! 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. 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. Heading into the new year and following the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings, we've slotted college football's Top 10 running backs of the decade, a who's who list of superstars with a heavy emphasis on national relevance. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. In his final two seasons with the Tigers, Leard led Auburn to victories that no one expected, but also battled in games that he shouldnt have, even being unseated by true freshman Gabe Gross after an injury in the 1998 season. Alston was the newbie in the rotation this season, and by default didn't see a lot of playing time - despite this, he finished inside the top 10 of PFF's individual offensive grades for the Tigers in 2022. 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. He also is quietly found at the No. Please update it here. 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. He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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 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. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. We support responsible gambling. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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: Jarquez Hunter, Jr. Hunter took a dip in YPC as his Before Jason Campbell wore No. 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 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. 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. Campbell managed to finish his career No. 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). He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. 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. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. 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. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 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. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. 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. If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. 4. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. 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. 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. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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). 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Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. 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. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. 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