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. 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? He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. 1 min read. All rights reserved. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. 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). 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. 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. 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. That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Please update it here. 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. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. D.J. 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. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. 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. 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). 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. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. 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. He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. 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. 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. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. 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. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. 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. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. 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). Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. 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. 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. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. 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. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. He opened his Bulldogs career with 1,385 at the time joiningHerschel Walker as the only true freshmen to reach 1,000. 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. 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. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Here's an overview of Auburn's 2023 running back room (scholarship players only) as it currently sits: Hunter took a dip in YPC as his freshman season progressed, but he broke out this past season with three hundred-yard performances over the final three games of the year - including two huge games against Texas A&M and Alabama. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. 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). pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. 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). He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. Only Vaughn and North Carolinas Michael Carter earned grades above 85.0 as both a runner and receiver in 2020. 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. A Pro Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. 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). We support responsible gambling. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. And a good feel he has. 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. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. 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. 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. 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. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. 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. Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. 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. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. 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. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. 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. 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). Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. Please check your email for a confirmation. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. . 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. 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. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. 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. 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). 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. Auburn has been known for its running backs in the past, but there have been some very good signal-callers that have played for the Tigers. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. 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). Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. 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. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. Or write about sports? WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. Borghi tied for first in the nation with 26 first down/touchdown receptions in Mike Leachs Air-Raid attack in 2019. 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. 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. 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. Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. From 2010 to now, here's a look at the 10 best Power 5 running backs of the decade in college football: Career stats (2009-11): 771 carries, 5,082 yards, 53 TDs; 51 catches, 586 yards, 4 TDs; PR TD, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy finalist (2010); First-team All-American (2010, 2011); First-team All-Pac-10/Pac-12 (2010, 2011); Doak Walker Award (2010); Pac-10/Pac-12 champion (20092011); Pac-10 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2009). Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. 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! Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. Few. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. 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. 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. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. Disappearing in big game situations is not an ideal trait for running backs, so Hunter needs to step up in big time situations in order to take another step forward in this backfield. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including 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%). WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. 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. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Gamebreakers. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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). Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. 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. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. 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. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. 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. 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. 5. Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. 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. 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). Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 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. 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We support responsible gambling. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. Adam Sparks, Adam Cole Tank Bigsby has made it official: Hes going pro. A prerequisite needs tweaking for him and others, Damieon George Jr., former Alabama OL, announces SEC East commitment, SEC Shorts releases final 2022 season report cards for every team, Devin Willock's family lawyers call press conference to discuss legal action, Ole Miss reportedly loses four players to the transfer portal, Caesars Sportsbook Ohio Promo Code: Back Cavs, NBA Action with $1,500 First Bet on Caesars, BetMGM Ohio Promo Code: Score the Sign Up Bonus This Week, Kirk Herbstreit explains how Joe Burrow's confidence has 'changed everything for the Bengals', Florida vs. Texas A&M Underdog fantasy player over/under picks, Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 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. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. Leard finished his career No. 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. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. 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. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. He finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. 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. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. 1. 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. 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. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. Join our linker program. 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). Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. Your account has an invalid email address. 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. 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