Let's take a look at the running back room for Auburn in 2022. Looking at the history books and success that the Tigers have had on the gridiron, here are the top 10 quarterbacks in school history. 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. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. 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. He also added 20 more rushing touchdowns to his total. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. 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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 is only a few years removed from a 1,000 yard rushing season at St. Pauls in one of the toughest classifications in Alabama. 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%). All-purpose threats. . The Tigers have had quarterbacks go on to the NFL, while others are still coaches in the college game. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in Jackson earned his scholarship as a redshirt freshman last season. Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. 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. 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). Henry scored at least one touchdown in every game that season, finishing with a nation-leading 28 rushing scores. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/lufl0TX2gH, Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) March 9, 2021. 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. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Craig is ranked No. Do you have a blog? 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. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Of his 280 carries on the year, only 13.6% resulted in a 10-plus-yard gain, 86th of 140 qualifiers. Ingram has the skill set to move up the ladder and push for playing time this season for the Tigers. Or write about sports? His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. Do you have a sports website? He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. What we know for sure is that Auburn will He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. He owned one of the 10 highest rushing grades in the Power Five from Week 10 on (82.9). His 2004 performance landed him at the 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. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. 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 Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. both a runner and receiver in 2020. 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. 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. A Pro We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It is not a secret that Auburns coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season. Injuries and an NCAA suspension ended his bid for 1,000 yards each of the next two seasons. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. Why he's here: One of the most special all-purpose players in college football history, Barkley did it all for the Nittany Lions who found creative ways to get his hands on the football as a junior in 2017. 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. What I Like: Where to begin here? He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo JacksonsAuburn record. Nick Rolovichs run-and-shoot offense produces one of the highest pass-play rates in college football (67%, though 14 percentage points lower than Leach's Air Raid). 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. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. He left Alabama with 3,322 yards and 37 rushing touchdowns. Tidwell led the country in total offense a second time in 1949 as a senior. 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. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. The 2020 season was his best yet, as he recorded an 89.5 rushing grade 11th-best in the FBS on 91 carries. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. Workhorses. But this is still a pretty loaded list. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a 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. 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. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. 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. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Career stats (2014-16): 616 carries, 3,830 yards, 40 TDs; 41 catches, 526 yards receiving, TD; KOR TD, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); Second-team All-SEC (2016). Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. It wasnt all that spectacular, either, as he fumbled on one of his 10 carries en route to a 57.2 PFF grade for the day. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Career stats (2015-17): 671 carries, 3,843 yards, 43 TDs; 103 catches, 1,195 yards, 8 TDs; 2 KOR TDs, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2017); Paul Hornung Award (2017); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017); AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year (2016, 2017); Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year (2017); First-team All-Big Ten (2016, 2017). His blend of power and explosiveness has provided Auburn with a fun compliment to star tailback Tank Bigsby - but now that Bigsby is gone, is Hunter ready to carry the load in the backfield? Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. What I Dont Like: As previously stated, Hunter peaked early in the season, and wasnt as involved later in the year. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. 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. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. McCaffrey gave way to Bryce Love after leaving Stanford early in 2016 for the NFL Draft and enjoyed five 200-yard games in his tenure. 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! Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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 list is based on a bevy of factors, including PFF grade and other advanced metrics available to CFB Premium Stats+ subscribers. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. 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. 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). Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. 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). 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. 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. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. Tank Bigsby has been one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference over the past two seasons. 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 Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Craig sits at the No.1 spot for the Tigers single-season passing yards mark and completions in a season. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. Pat Sullivan is in the No. Few. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. 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. 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. 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 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. Who are the best Auburn running backs in program history? Gamebreakers. 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 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. 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. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. 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). Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. There's also the possibility of adding some more depth via the transfer portal - Mississippi State running back Dillion Johnson may be added to this list here in the next couple of weeks. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). Indiana's depleted running backs room got some help on Saturday when former Auburn back Shaun Shivers committed to the Hoosiers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. How they use this talent - and more specifically how often they use that talent - will be determined over the course of the next nine months. 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. 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. Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. After watching Frank Gore Sr. put together a 16-year NFL career and possibly more, as the soon-to-be 38-year-old hasnt officially retired yet we now get to see his son dominate in the collegiate ranks. Career stats: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. His 162.4 yards per game are still the most in a single-season by an Auburn running back. Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. 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. A star baseball player who ended up playing both sports professionally, Jackson was a force on the gridiron for Auburn. The 5-foot-5 running back made it known from the get-go that he is going to be in the conversation for the best dual-threat back in the country. Tank Bigsby is the main threat to supplant Williams as the lead back. And a good feel he has. 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. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. 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. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. 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. Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. 5.) That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since 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. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. Before Jason Campbell wore No. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. 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. Jeff Burger was a winner. 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. https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/lists/auburn-football-ranking-the-running-backs-on-2020-depth-chart/, Auburn offers brother of former Tigers player, SEC Basketball standings entering week of Jan. 17, Ranking every SEC recruiting class after early signing day, Auburn vs. LSU: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Wednesday's game, A look at Auburn Football's 2023 schedule, College Football analyst calls Auburn's transfer haul "the best class in the SEC", Behind Enemy Lines: Auburn-LSU preview with LSU Wire's Tyler Nettuno, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The University of Alabama was the powerhouse institution, in terms of championships, of all five major athletic venues with four national titles. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. WebMason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Hunter can do that in this offense, where most of the attention will be focused on Tank Bigsby. Fournette was a one-man wrecking crew and his sophomore season in 2015 was eye-opening in the SEC. 9 position for the Tigers with all-time yardage and completions. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 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 mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. He entered his sophomore season as the talk of the SEC and was even better. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football. 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. 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. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Defensive line has been a point of emphasis for Auburn in the 2024 recruiting class. 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. Accomplishments: Doak Walker Award (2018, 2019); Unanimous first-team All-American (2018, 2019); AP Big Ten Newcomer of the Year (2017); Big Ten Running 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. He averaged 6.7 yards per carry career despite getting the rock just under 25 times per contest and faced eight men in the box nearly every snap as a sophomore and junior. 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). Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 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). WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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! 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). Tank is going to steamroll through defenses this fall. Career stats (2014-16): 632 carries, 3,922 yards, 21 TDs; 99 catches, 1,206 yards, 10 TDs; 26.4 yards career KOR, 2 return TDs, Accomplishments: Paul Hornung Award (2015); Jet Award (2015); Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (2015); First-team All-Pac-12 (2015, 2016). He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We've seen a little bit of everything out of college football's running back position in the last decade, some of the game's top players overall coming from a position that is becoming increasingly less emphasized at the next level as teams move to by-committee approaches in the spread era era. The best back in the SEC resides in Auburn, AL and the 2nd best back (Chris Rodriguez Jr of Kentucky) isnt on Auburns schedule. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Why he's here: Touchdown machine. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. Dobbins followed Mike Weber and Elliott in Buckeyes lore and managed three consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons including 2,003 as a junior a feat Elliott never accomplished. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. 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