Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. 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. 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. 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). 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. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. 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. 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. 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. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. 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. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. 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. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. He owned one of the 10 highest rushing grades in the Power Five from Week 10 on (82.9). 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. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. 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. 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. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. 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. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. We support responsible gambling. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. 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 just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. 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. 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. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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. 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. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. Please check your email for a confirmation. Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. 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). 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). When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. 4. 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. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. 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. 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). Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. 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. Jeff Burger was a winner. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players, "1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players", Chris Woods NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Auburn_Tigers_in_the_NFL_Draft&oldid=1091251999, Lists of National Football League draftees by college football team, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 June 2022, at 04:12. 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. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. 1. 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. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Auburn learned an important lesson last year. 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 Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. 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. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. 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. BYU produced an impressive list of breakout players in 2020; among them was running back Tyler Allgeier, who walked on to the team back in 2018 and spent most of the 2019 season at off-ball linebacker. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. 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). Workhorses. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. 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 Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. 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. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. 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.". 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. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. He also is quietly found at the No. 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. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. 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. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. 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. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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). He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. 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. Your account has an invalid email address. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Jason Campbell was another quarterback for the Tigers that battled for his position before becoming a star. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. 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). Why he's here: Henry is here because he managed one of the greatest single seasons for a ballcarrier in college football history as a junior, full-time starter in 2015 for the national champion Crimson Tide. 3. 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. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. 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). What I Like: Where to begin here? 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). 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. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. 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