Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. 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. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. 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. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c 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 most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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. 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. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. 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'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Your account has an invalid email address. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. 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. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. 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). 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. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. Or write about sports? The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. 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). Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. 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. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. 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). 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. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more 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. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. 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. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. All rights reserved. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. 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. 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. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. 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. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. 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. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. 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). 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. 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 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. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. 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. 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). 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. 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). Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. 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. Some might consider this ranking disrespectful, as Hall led the country with 1,562 rushing yards in 2020, but lets not forget that he also saw 28 more carries than any other back and was one of six backs with over 200 carries. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. 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. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Auburn learned an important lesson last year. What I Like: Where to begin here? He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. 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). Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). 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. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. 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. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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. 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. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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 ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. 4. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. 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. Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. 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. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). His blend of power and explosiveness has provided Auburn with a fun compliment to star tailback Tank Bigsby - but now that Bigsby is gone, is Hunter ready to carry the load in the backfield? We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Find out more. We support responsible gambling. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. He finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. WebA school has had a Heisman winner in back-to-back years six times, though one of those awards is Bush's forfeited trophy (Yale 193637, Army 194546, Ohio State 197475, USC 200405, Oklahoma 201718 and Alabama 202021). We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. 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. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. But this is still a pretty loaded 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. 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. What we know for sure is that Auburn will Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 8 carries, 147 yards, 1 touchdown OR at Alabama (11/26/22) - 11 carries, 134 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). The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. Since the 1960s when players began specializing in offense or defense, the running back position has provided college football with some of its biggest stars of all time. 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. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 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. 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. 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). The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Jason Campbell was another quarterback for the Tigers that battled for his position before becoming a star. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since Campbell managed to finish his career 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. He owned one of the 10 highest rushing grades in the Power Five from Week 10 on (82.9). 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. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. 1. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. 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. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Do you have a sports website? 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 Join our linker program. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. Brooks was named first-team All-SEC as a senior, averaged nearly 110 yards per game for his career and had more than 1,200 yards in each of his final two seasons. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. He went No. 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. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. 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. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. A Pro In years that Auburn has had a dominant rushing attack, there has always been a change of pace style rusher that helps prevent injury and provides a spark to the offense. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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). 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. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? As we look back on the players who defined greatness in the backfield from 2010 to now, determining what gave them the edge over others whether that be total yards, touchdowns or impact was an extreme challenge given the host of options to pick from. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. Please check your email for a confirmation. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. 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. 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. 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). Why he's here: It didn't feel right excluding Oregon's all-time leading rusher from this list, nor James who was equally vital during the Ducks' rise to national relevance. 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. 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