This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. 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. 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. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Now that Bigsby has declared for the NFL Draft, the Tigers have to reevaluate their running back room - which, thankfully, is not barren like some of the other position groups on the roster. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. Join our linker program. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports), the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. 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. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. 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%). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Do you have a blog? Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. 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. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. At his best, was a first down waiting to happen and broke a slew of tackles as an every-down option as a sophomore and junior and managed consecutive 20-touchdown seasons. 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. 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. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. 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. 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. 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. Jeff Burger was a winner. There have been several comps thrown out for Cobb, and one many recruiting experts come back to is Alvin Kamara, given his ability to catch passes out of the backfield and turn anything into a big gain. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. 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. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: 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. 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. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. 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Why he's here: Perhaps the most underrated SEC running back of all-time, I'm not going to underrate the Cedartown, Ga., native here. 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). Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. 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). // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. 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. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. 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. 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. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. 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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. What we know for sure is that Auburn will 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. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. 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. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. 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. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. 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. 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. 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 is only a few years removed from a 1,000 yard rushing season at St. Pauls in one of the toughest classifications in Alabama. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. 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). Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. And a good feel he has. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. 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). He opened his Bulldogs career with 1,385 at the time joiningHerschel Walker as the only true freshmen to reach 1,000. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. 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. 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. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. 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. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. 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. 1 min read. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? 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. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. 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. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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. 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. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). 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. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Leard finished his career No. 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 Before Jason Campbell wore No. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. 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. 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. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. 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. What I Dont Like: Splitting carries between Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter is already going to be tough this season, so adding a third man to the rotation consistently would be quite a task. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. 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. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. 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