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. 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. 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). He has an almost identical frame to Hunter (5-foot-10, 205 pounds) but has a very different running style - his one-cut bruiser style approach to the game makes him a difficult matchup for opponents as a rotational back - there is no fun in trying to hold Jarques Hunter down and then immediately having to account for a back that does not shy away from contact. 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). His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. 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. 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. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. 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. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. 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. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. 1 min read. 3. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. 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. 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. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. 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. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. 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. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. 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. 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. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. Why he's here: We're cheating here with an 11th player and McCaffrey won't be a popular pick inside Top 10 considering there are guys with considerably more rushing yards, but he was an all-purpose freak at Stanford who was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the football and underrated nationally given those strengths. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. Few. Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. 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. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Pat Sullivan is in the No. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. 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. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. Do you have a sports website? McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. 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. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 3 position all time for the Tigers. 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. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. 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. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. Please check your email for a confirmation. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. He also is quietly found at the No. McFadden finished second to Tim Tebow in the 2007 Heisman vote after rushing for 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns. 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. 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 And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. 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). 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. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? D.J. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. 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. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 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 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). Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. 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. 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. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 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). 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. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. 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. 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. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. He owned one of the 10 highest rushing grades in the Power Five from Week 10 on (82.9). White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? And a good feel he has. Career stats (2014-16): 616 carries, 3,830 yards, 40 TDs; 41 catches, 526 yards receiving, TD; KOR TD, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); Second-team All-SEC (2016). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. 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. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. All rights reserved. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. If that is the case, look out. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. We support responsible gambling. 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. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. 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). Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. 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. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Over those 2013 and 2014 seasons with the Badgers, Gordon rushed for 4,196 yards, including a jaw-dropping 2,500-plus yard season as a junior that led to him leaping to the NFL. 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. Workhorses. What I Dont Like: As previously stated, Hunter peaked early in the season, and wasnt as involved later in the year. We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. 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. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. What we know for sure is that Auburn will Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. . Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Please check your email for a confirmation. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. 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. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. 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). 1 running back in 2021. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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. 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. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. 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. 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. 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. 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. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. 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. Career stats (2011-14): 631 carries, 4,915 yards, 45 TDs; 22 catches, 248 yards receiving, 4 TDs, Accomplishments: Big Ten champion (2011, 2012); Heisman Trophy runner-up (2014); Doak Walker Award (2014); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2014); Unanimous All-American (2014); First-team All-Big Ten (2014). For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. Gamebreakers. 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. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. Or write about sports? Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. 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. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. 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. 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). Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 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: He doesn't have the gargantuan rushing numbers some of these players in this list do, but when Fournette was healthy, there was no running back more talented this decade. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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