White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. 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. Robinson has been a key backup over the last four years and is set to take on a starting role in his super senior season this fall. 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One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. In his final two seasons with the Tigers, Leard led Auburn to victories that no one expected, but also battled in games that he shouldnt have, even being unseated by true freshman Gabe Gross after an injury in the 1998 season. Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. 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). WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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. Still, we shouldn't forget who Borghi was back in 2019 when he was fully healthy: a player with immense speed and one of the top receiving backs in the entire country. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. 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. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c Best game of career: Vs San Jose State (9/10/22) - 2 carries, 38 yards, This may be the most intriguing pickup of Auburn's 2023 recruiting class. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. However, being the feature back is not guaranteed as back-to-back carries of 41 and 70 yards made up over 25% of his total yards. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. 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 also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. And a good feel he has. 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. Robinson runs violently and will be one of the toughest guys to bring down in 2021 he averaged over 4.0 yards after contact per attempt and broke 23 tackles in 2020. Williams will need to be more consistent to stay as the lead back because he will certainly be pushed by the rest if the running backs. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. 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. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. 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: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. 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). 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). 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). Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 8 carries, 147 yards, 1 touchdown OR at Alabama (11/26/22) - 11 carries, 134 yards. 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.". 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. 5. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. 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). The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. All-purpose threats. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. 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). Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. 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. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. 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. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. What I Dont Like: As previously stated, Hunter peaked early in the season, and wasnt as involved later in the year. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. 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. 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. 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. Had he chose to return to Wisconsin in 2020, he'd have a shot to set the all-time rushing record and beat former Badger, Ron Dayne. Career stats: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). Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. If that is the case, look out. Or write about sports? Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo 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. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. We support responsible gambling. Find out more. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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). Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! 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 Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. 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. 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. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 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. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. . Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. Career stats (2017-19): 926 carries, 6,174 yards, 50 TDs; 42 catches, 402 yards, 5 TDs, Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Back of the Year (2018, 2019); Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2017); Consensus First-team All-Big Ten (2017, 2018, 2019); All-time Freshman Season Rushing Record (1,977 yards). 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. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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. The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives Pat Sullivan is in the No. 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. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. 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. 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. 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. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? 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. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. 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. 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. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. 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). His 2004 performance landed him at the No. 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. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). 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 (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). Leard finished his career No. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. 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. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? both a runner and receiver in 2020. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. Craig is ranked No. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. 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. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. He also is quietly found at the No. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. 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.