Please check your email for a confirmation. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. 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. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. Your account has an invalid email address. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. 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. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. The Iowa State running back has the explosiveness to ramp up that big-run rate and proved on a number of occasions that he has an uncoachable ability to make something out of nothing. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. 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. 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. 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 wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. 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). Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. 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. 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. 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 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. 3. 3 position all time for the Tigers. 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). Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. 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). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. 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. Williams made the decision to return for his senior year and helped lead Auburn to a 13-0 season and an SEC championship, although the Tigerswere pushed out of the BCS title game by Oklahoma and Southern California. He remains the only professional athlete to be selected as an All-Star in both baseball and football. All-purpose threats. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Gamebreakers. What I Like: Where to begin here? 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. One of the biggest problems Auburn has had with star running backs is running them into the ground, Kerryon Johnson being the biggest example. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. Please check your email for a confirmation. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. 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). Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. 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. 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.". He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. 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. 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 doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. 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. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. 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. In the years that Slack was the starter, the Tigers won a share of the SEC title, and they won a Sugar Bowl in 1988. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. James Brooks (1977-80) Brooks played during a relative down era in Auburn history, but that doesnt diminish his accomplishments at all; in fact, it may bemore impressive that he piled up big totals on teams that hovered around .500. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. 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. 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. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. Before Jason Campbell wore No. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 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. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. 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). He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. 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. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. Jason Campbell was another quarterback for the Tigers that battled for his position before becoming a star. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. Pat Sullivan is in the No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. It is not a secret that Auburns coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. 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. If that is the case, look out. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. Please update it here. Find out more. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. 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). Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. 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. 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 2020 four-star recruit who ranked 40th nationally, according to 247Sports was easily among the most elusive ball carriers in college football last year. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. 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. Many of Elliott's best outings over his final two seasons came against nationally-ranked competition, including a win over Alabama in New Orleans. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. He went on to a successful NFL career, making four Pro Bowl appearances. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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. 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). Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. 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. 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. But this is still a pretty loaded list. 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 The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since 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 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. 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. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. 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. 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. 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. 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. The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. Brooks opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, but he will be back for the 2021 campaign very good news for the Sooners. 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. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 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. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. 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). 5.) 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. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. 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 Javonte Williams. The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Why he's here: Elliott edges Ohio State's all-time leader in rushing yards as a freshman, J.K. Dobbins, in this spot. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. 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. Not just a dangerous running back, Brooks was devastating in the return game, which is why he sits at the top of Auburns all-purposeyardage leaderboard. All rights reserved. That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Auburn learned an important lesson last year. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. And a good feel he has. 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. 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. 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 perfect weapon in the Ducks' NASCAR offense, James often touched it three or four consecutive plays and would wear down linebackers trying to wrap him. Do you have a blog? Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. 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. 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. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Do you have a sports website? Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Join our linker program. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. 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. Leard finished his career No. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. 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. 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. Mason took home the SECs Offensive Player of the Year award in 2013 along with a first-team All-SEC selection. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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 also is quietly found at the No. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. 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. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. 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. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. 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. 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). Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 5. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. 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. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound back also showed off the elusiveness, athleticism and physical play style we saw from him on a limited basis as a true freshman in 2019 he produced two of the 15 highest single-game broken tackle rates from the 2020 season and ranked eighth in the Power Five in percentage of runs that picked up at least 3.0 yards after contact (48%). 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 ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. 1 min read. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. 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 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). He went No. 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. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. 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. Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. 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). 1 running back in 2021. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. 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. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. Let's take a look at one of Auburn's best position groups: the running backs. 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