He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. Career stats (2014-16): 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). 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 list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. 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. 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). Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 10 carries, 38 yards, 1 touchdown, The best quarterbacks available in the transfer portal, Baumhowers to provide NIL deal for Auburn's offensive line, ESPN analyst believes this transfer quarterback would fit well in Hugh Freeze's offense, Offensive lineman Connor Lew flips from Miami to Auburn, Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall taking visit to Auburn. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). 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. Gamebreakers. 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. That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. 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 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%). Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. 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. We support responsible gambling. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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. 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. 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. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. 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 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. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. 3. 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. Georgia destroys TCU to repeat as national champs, Rapid Reaction: LSU dominates Purdue in short-handed Citrus Bowl wipeout, Rapid Reaction: Mississippi State swings its sword, wins ReliaQuest Bowl on last-second field goal, Rapid Reaction: Unreal! Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. 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. Tidwell led the country in total offense a second time in 1949 as a senior. Your account has an invalid email address. 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. 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. 5.) 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. 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. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. 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. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. 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. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 2. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. Only Vaughn and North Carolinas Michael Carter earned grades above 85.0 as both a runner and receiver in 2020. 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. 5. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. 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. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. 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. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The perfect weapon in the Ducks' NASCAR offense, James often touched it three or four consecutive plays and would wear down linebackers trying to wrap him. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. Brooks was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS from 2018 to 2019 and established himself as one of the top breakaway threats at the position. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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.". He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. . Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. Few. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. All rights reserved. After a bombardment of distractions that occurred surrounding his recruitment to Mississippi State and Auburn, Newton pushed forward meticulously, guiding the Tigers to a national title in 2010. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. After watching Frank Gore Sr. 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. 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. 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). Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. 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. 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. Jeff Burger was a winner. 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. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. If that is the case, look out. 1 running back in 2021. White also had a bit of an interception problem, which doesnt help his stat line, but White was a leader for an undefeated team that faced a ton of adversity. And a good feel he has. He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. 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. The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives 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. 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. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). 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! Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. 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). 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. 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. Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. 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