Cameron Newton is the only Heisman winner that has also won a national title for the Tigers. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. We support responsible gambling. The former Seattle Seahawk would have a prosperous NFL career which included NFL MVP. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all 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: 3,831 yards rushing, 45 TD; 342 yards receiving, TD. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. Slack is not an often remembered quarterback for the Tigers, but he was a winner. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. 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. That streak ended in 2018 and it took until this past season for the Tigers to return to the 1K status. 2. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. 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). 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.". Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since 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. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 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. 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. Snubs include Todd Gurley, a Heisman winner and a guy with over 5,000 career rushing yards. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. 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). Fournette, with 2,987 yards, has put himself in position to make a run at Walkers career SEC rushing record of 5,259 yards. 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. 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. He will have one year of eligibility in Bloomington. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Leard finished his career No. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. 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. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. 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. 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). Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. 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: 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. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. 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. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. Please check your email for a confirmation. He came back with consecutive 1,000 yards seasons to etch his name in the Georgia football record books. Do you have a sports website? The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. 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. Still, we shouldn't forget who Borghi was back in 2019 when he was fully healthy: a player with immense speed and one of the top receiving backs in the entire country. His bruising frame (5-foot-9, 230 pounds) could be utilized in short-yardage situations, if Freeze were to end up using him. 1 running back in 2021. Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. 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. 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. Craig is ranked No. It was the SECs third-best single-season rushing total at the time. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 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. Here is a look at how the talented group sorts itself out. Cobb was a monster at Montgomery Catholic High School, posting insane stats and displaying a well-rounded skill set. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. Ball scored his 39th touchdown of the 2011 season during the bowl game, tying him with former Oklahoma State star and future NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders for most touchdowns in a single FBS season. The offensive line in front of him was exceptional in 2020, but so was Allgeiers vision. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. 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 3 position for touchdown passes in a season with 20. White will be remembered for his wins and his time with the Auburn Sports ISP Network. The fifth-year senior played in 26 games over four seasons and served primarily as a third-down back and goal-line option. On the field, the former four-star running back had a breakout season during his senior year at Woodward Academy in Georgia. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. We are entering the post-Tank Bigsby era of Auburn football. Career stats: 4,303 yards rushing, 43 TD; 272 yards receiving, 2 TD. Sullivan had his best season in 1971 passing for over 2,500 yards and throwing 20 touchdowns. 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). (Allen Eyestone / Palm Beach Post / USA TODAY Network). The Mississippi native brings a unique mix of size and speed that complimented nicely to the Auburn offense. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. 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. 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. 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. 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. Please update it here. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. 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 holds Auburn records for career rushing yards and yards per game and still holds the SEC record for yards per attempt (min. 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? He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. A Pro 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 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). Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. He was electric and showed a leadership quality that is nearly impossible to match. Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. 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. 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. 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. 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. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. 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. He finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. What we know for sure is that Auburn will 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. 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. Slack is in the top 10 for passing yards, completions and completion percentage for the Tigers all time. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. . 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). Frederickson was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. 5. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. *All of these career numbers are his high school stats over the course of 50 games. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. 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. McFadden finished second to Tim Tebow in the 2007 Heisman vote after rushing for 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in college football and it should come as no shock that he was included in ESPNs ranking of the 100 best running backs over the last 60 years (subscription required). 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). 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. 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. Before Jason Campbell wore No. Ben Leard had an on-again-off-again love affair with the Auburn fanbase. He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Please check your email for a confirmation. Between 2009 and 2017, Auburn had a streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. How many running backs can say they returned to college football's toughest conference after a season-ending ACL injury just as dominant? 1 min read. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? It is not a secret that Auburns coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season. 4 position with total passing yardage and completions in his career with the Tigers. He wasn't as prolific as the two other Wisconsin ballcarriers in this list, but warrants mention among them all the same. Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. 3 position all time for the Tigers. Burger carries a record of 19-3-2. 1 overall in 1986), eventually starting his pro football career with the Oakland Raiders. 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. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. 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. Only injury will prevent Fournette from a third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2016, which hell enter as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. 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. Auburns Tank Bigsby (4) runs with the ball against Alabama on Nov. 26 in Tuscaloosa. He ripped off eight consecutive 100-yard games to close the season, including a career-high 266 against Louisville in the Belk Bowl victory. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. 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. 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. Find out more. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. Adam Sparks, Adam Cole Tank Bigsby has made it official: Hes going pro. But in Alabamas share-the-carries system, that was Henrys lone 1,000-yard season. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? 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). Gore finished with the 18th-best rushing grade in the FBS (86.8) as a true freshman this past season. What I Dont Like: As much as Bigsby has shined on the field over the last two seasons, the biggest question will be if the star running back can stay healthy. 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. Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. He ran for 1,953 yards last season in just 12 games. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Auburns all-time rushing leader is one of the best to ever do it in 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). The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. After that year, he was chosen first overall in the NFL draft by the New York Giants. 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). No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. It includes every starting running back throughout Nebraska Cornhuskers history, including current running backs and past ones. Harold Joiner has not been used yet as a tradition running back but has already made some big plays. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Jeff Burger was a winner. Why he's here: Speed kills and James was almost impossible to grab between the tackles in Oregon's zone-read looks. He went on to guide the Tigers to their first national title. Cook was a two-time All-American with the Seminoles and even against stacked fronts, was rarely held under 100 yards. 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. 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. Career stats:3,523 yards rushing, 24 TD; 219 yards receiving, 5 TD; 5,596 all-purpose yards. Tidwell is also famous for his 27-yard touchdown run that happened in 1949 against Mississippi State. 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. After dealing with injuries as a junior, Jackson took over the football world in 1985. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. 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. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. 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. 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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. 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. Nick Saban looks to continue this run at head coach, starting with a return to the mountaintop in 2020. 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. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. 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). Bijan Robinson (Texas RB 5) you have my attention sir. 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). 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. 3. 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. Only one player, Ohio State's Archie Griffin, has won the award twice. 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. The time that Craig had at Auburn will always be remembered well by the Tigers fans. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. Join our linker program. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. In his one season, he set the season record for touchdown passes and threw for the second-most yards in a season. 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. 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