The 5-foot-8, 165-pound back shook defenders on the regular, recording the eighth-most broken tackles per attempt in the FBS (0.33). Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? 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. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. D.J. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. 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. We support responsible gambling. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. WebThe official 2023 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers. 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. Auburn went undefeated during the 1993 season, led by White. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. 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. 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. 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). Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. 9 position for the Tigers with all-time yardage and completions. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. 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! 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. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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. 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. 1 min read. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. All-purpose threats. Auburn's running back room isn't the deepest, but the Tigers may have one of the best one-two punches at running back in the country. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. The former five-star dubbed as the next Adrian Peterson, Fournette only started 24 games of the 31 he appeared in during his short-lived tenure and still managed 19 games over 100 yards rushing including outings of 284, 244, 233, 228 and 212. 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. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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.". His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. Or write about sports? Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. 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). 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. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. And a good feel he has. 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. 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). 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. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. Jeff Burger was a winner. 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. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. 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. Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. Gamebreakers. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? 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. 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. He also is quietly found at the No. 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. After rushing for 1,213 yards as a sophomore (256 against Alabama) as the Tigers nearly won the national title, he battled injuries for much of his junior season before exploding as a senior: 1,786 yards, 17 touchdowns and the narrowest of Heisman wins over Iowas Chuck Long. 4. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. 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%). The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn 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. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. 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. 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. Please update it here. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. 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. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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). 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. 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. 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. 1 running back in 2021. Collins improved every year and he opened his Razorbacks career with 1,026 yards. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. 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. Find out more. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. 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. 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. . We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. Sullivan to Beasley was one of the most well-known calls in college football during the early 1970s. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. It is not a secret that Auburns coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. What I Like: Hunter made the most of his opportunities early in the season, rushing for 447 of his 593 yards on the year in the first five games. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. 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. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. 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. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. The 6-foot, 209-pound Bigsby wass described by Gus Malzahn as a one-play drive type of guy who has great balance, great instincts and can break tackles. He is a perfect fit for the Auburn offense he just has no collegiate experience and did not get to earn reps in spring. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. 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). The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. Leard finished his career No. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. He finished the season with 1,923 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns to go along with 24 receptions for 306 receiving yards and six receiving scores. White also had a bit of an interception problem, which doesnt help his stat line, but White was a leader for an undefeated team that faced a ton of adversity. 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. 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. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. He caught six passes for 128 yards, including a 78-yard reception which was the longest of the season, and had 12 rushes for 94 yards. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. 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. 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. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. 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 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. Tank Bigsby is a created player in NCAA 14, PFF Draft (@PFF_College) October 10, 2020. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. 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. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. 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. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. As we look back on the players who defined greatness in the backfield from 2010 to now, determining what gave them the edge over others whether that be total yards, touchdowns or impact was an extreme challenge given the host of options to pick from. 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. His 1,786 yards were the second-most in SEC history at the time, behind Hershal Walkers 1,891 yards in 1981. Heading into the new year and following the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings, we've slotted college football's Top 10 running backs of the decade, a who's who list of superstars with a heavy emphasis on national relevance. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. 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). Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. If that is the case, look out. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. 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. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this 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. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. 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. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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 most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Bowl Record: 46 Bowls, 24-20-2, .543 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 40 Times (Preseason), 40 Times (Final), 602 Weeks (Total), Heisman Winners: Pat Sullivan (1971), Bo Jackson (1985), Cam Newton (2010), Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium (cap. 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. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. Cameron Newton was the most electric player in college football in his one season with the Tigers. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. 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. 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). The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. 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 ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. 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. 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. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. 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. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. 5.) What I Like: Alston has become one of Auburns biggest assets off the field, essentially being the best recruiter for Auburn this past year. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 2. . His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. 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