Leard finished his career No. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | iOL | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. 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 PFF Wins Above Average (WAA). 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. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. 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. Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. 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. 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). 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). He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. All rights reserved. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. both a runner and receiver in 2020. 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. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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.". The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. Tidwell led the country in total offense a second time in 1949 as a senior. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. 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. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 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. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. 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. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. 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. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 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. 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. 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. The 5-foot-5 running back made it known from the get-go that he is going to be in the conversation for the best dual-threat back in the country. 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: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. 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. 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 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 6-foot, 209-pound Bigsby wass described by Gus Malzahn as a one-play drive type of guy who has great balance, great instincts and can break tackles. He is a perfect fit for the Auburn offense he just has no collegiate experience and did not get to earn reps in spring. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. 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. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. All-purpose threats. Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. 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. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 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. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. 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. 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%). Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. 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. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. 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. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. 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. He also is quietly found at the No. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. 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). He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. 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. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. 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. 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. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. 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 (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). Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 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. Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. 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. Find out more. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. 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). From 2010 to now, here's a look at the 10 best Power 5 running backs of the decade in college football: Career stats (2009-11): 771 carries, 5,082 yards, 53 TDs; 51 catches, 586 yards, 4 TDs; PR TD, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy finalist (2010); First-team All-American (2010, 2011); First-team All-Pac-10/Pac-12 (2010, 2011); Doak Walker Award (2010); Pac-10/Pac-12 champion (20092011); Pac-10 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2009). 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. 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. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. 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. Pat Sullivan is in the No. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. 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). Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. All signs point towards yes, and there's reason to believe that OC Philip Montgomery and HC Hugh Freeze will be excited about using him. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. We support responsible gambling. 2. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. Still, we shouldn't forget who Borghi was back in 2019 when he was fully healthy: a player with immense speed and one of the top receiving backs in the entire country. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 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. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. If that is the case, look out. 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. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. 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. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. Do you have a blog? The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. 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 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. 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. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. What we know for sure is that Auburn will 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. 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. 5. 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. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. 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. A Pro 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. 9 position for the Tigers with all-time yardage and completions. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound back shook defenders on the regular, recording the eighth-most broken tackles per attempt in the FBS (0.33). On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. 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. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 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. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. 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. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. It is not a secret that Auburns coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season. Campbell managed to finish his career No. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. 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). The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). 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. 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. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. 4. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. 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. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. 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). 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. 1 running back in 2021. What I Like: Where to begin here? 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. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. 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). Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. 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). Your account has an invalid email address. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. 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 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. 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. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. 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! WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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. 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