aubiefifty 16,819 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Auburn football’s top 20 rushers in school history Auburn football has had an incredibly rich history of running backs that have run for a ton of yards. The Tigers have had running backs that have been decorated with all types of awards ranging from a Heisman Trophy to SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors. Auburn fans have been a tad spoiled with all of the great backs that they have gotten to cheer on while being on The Plains. The Tigers have had coaches that have believed in a hard-nosed style of play and used a running back to wear down opposing defenses over the course of a game. Let’s take a look at the top 20 running backs in Auburn football history. 20. Phil Gargis, QB (1974-1976) (AP Photo) Total Rushing Yards 1879 19. Secdrick McIntyre, RB (1973-1976) Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 1992 18. Lionel James, RB (1980-1983) Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2073 17. James Bostic, RB (1991-1993) Montgomery Advertiser via USA TODAY NETWORK Total Rushing Yards 2084 16. Kenny Irons, RB (2005-2006) John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 John Reed Total Rushing Yards 2186 15. Cameron Artis-Payne, RB (2013-2014) John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2218 14. James Joseph, RB (1986-1990) Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2264 13. Michael Dyer, RB (2010-2011) Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2335 12. Stacy Danley, RB (1987-1990) Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2427 11. Kerryon Johnson, RB (2015-2017) John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2494 10. Onterio McCalebb, RB (2009-2012) John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2586 9. Ronnie Brown, RB (2000-2004) Andy Lyons/Getty Images Total Rushing Yards 2707 8. Brent Fullwood, RB (1983-1986) Mike Powell /Allsport Total Rushing Yards 2789 7. Stephen Davis, RB (1993-1995) Rick Stewart/ALLSPORT Total Rushing Yards 2811 6. Tre Mason, RB (2011-2013) Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 2979 5. Ben Tate, RB (2006-2009) John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 3321 4. Joe Cribbs, RB (1976-1979) Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 3368 3. James Brooks, RB (1977-1980) RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 3523 2. Carnell Williams, RB (2001-2004) Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Total Rushing Yards 3831 1. Bo Jackson, RB (1982-1985) (AP Photo) Total Rushing Yards 4303 1 1 TRENDING 1. Falcons LB Barkevious Mingo arrested for alleged 'indecency with a child' 2. Ash Barty wins first Wimbledon women's singles title in thriller over Karolina Pliskova 3. Ex-Laker Lamar Odom will return to boxing ring after signing new contract 4. Sun, Storm clinch spots in $500K WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game 5. Chiefs star pass rusher Frank Clark charged with felony weapon possession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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