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? A Pro Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. 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. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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. 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. 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). 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. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. 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). 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! He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. 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 (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). Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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. 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. Listing the 10 best quarterbacks in history is never an easy task with so much talent that has taken the field. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. 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. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. Bill Connelly ranked Jackson as the 8th best running back on his list. 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. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). The list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Although, there may be someone on the depth chart that could potentially take those passing snaps away from Hunter. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. 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. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. 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. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. 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 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. Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Or write about sports? Craig is ranked No. 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). He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. 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. An award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports), the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. Jeff Burger was a winner. 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. 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! Whitlow wasnt Auburns only departure as Malik Miller decided to leave the program as well. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. 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. You can also follow JD on Twitter@jdmccarthy15, Sign up for the Auburn Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. The redshirt freshman has drawn comparisons to Kerryon Johnson. 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. His final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. 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. 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. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 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. 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). He went No. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. 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). Nix started his Auburn career at running back, but was moved to quarterback before the 1957 season. All-purpose threats. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. 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. 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. 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. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. 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. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. He led the country in yards per game at 162.75 almost 15 more than Henry. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. What I Like: Where to begin here? Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. 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. 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. 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. Alston also is only a true freshman, so unless he has a Hunter-like jump, he may be relegated to clean up duty alongside Ingram. 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. 8 spot for passing touchdowns and passing yardage. 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). This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. What we know for sure is that Auburn will have a new lead back after JaTarvious Whitlow decided to transfer from the program after leading the team in rushing the past two seasons. Only three running backs have won the Heisman Trophy in the last two decades, but in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, the running back was the key ingredient to an electric offense. Join our linker program. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. This is a subjective group and you're not going to agree with all the selections, in fact, a few of the omissions could be frustrating. 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. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Jason Campbell was another quarterback for the Tigers that battled for his position before becoming a star. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 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). He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Keenan Britt's recruitment is a while away he's a member of the 2026 recruiting class. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. 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. 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. 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). Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. 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. 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. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. 3 position all time for the Tigers. 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. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c 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. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. 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. Adam Sparks, Adam Cole Tank Bigsby has made it official: Hes going pro. That grew to 1,100 as a sophomore and surged to 1,577 as a featured back this past season. Nix carries a career record of 19-0-1 as a starter. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. 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). Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. What we know for sure is that Auburn will have a new lead back after JaTarvious Whitlow decided to transfer from the program after leading the team in rushing the past two seasons. 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. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. 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). both a runner and receiver in 2020. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. 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. 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Only Vaughn and North Carolinas Michael Carter earned grades above 85.0 as both a runner and receiver in 2020. Gamebreakers. 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. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. 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. Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. South Carolina has had just two 1,000-yard seasons since 2000. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. Before Jason Campbell wore No. 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. 3. 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. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. 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. 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. 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. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. He followed that up with a career-high 46 carries for 189 yards against Florida in the SEC Championship before finishing it out with three touchdowns vs. Clemson in the national title game. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. Do you have a blog? 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. Do you have a sports website? 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. When it came to those inside-zone runs that Kentucky loves so much, Rodriguez jumped to first in rushing grade nationwide. 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. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. 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). Hunter can do that in this offense, where most of the attention will be focused on Tank Bigsby. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? 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). 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. Auburn learned an important lesson last year. He also is quietly found at the No. 2. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. 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. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. 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