Auburn’s running back room is one of the best in the country
It is not a secret that Auburn’s coaching staff is looking to run the ball early and often this season.
Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter.
The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives Auburn one of the best running back rooms in the country according to Athlon Sports.
While Bigsby and Hunter will get the majority of the carries, the Tigers are looking for a new third-down back after the departure of Sean Shivers, and one of the other three could easily step into that role.
Plus, you can never have too much depth at such a grueling position that will inevitably see someone get banged up and either miss a game or need a lighter workload to stay effective.
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Here is a look at the 10 running back rooms Athlon singled out as the best in the country.
Texas A&M Aggies
John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Devon Achane
Michigan Wolverines
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Blake Corum
Auburn Tigers
Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Tank Bigsby
Kentucky Wildcats
Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Utah Utes
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Tavion Thomas
Wisconsin Badgers
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Braelon Allen
Georgia Bulldogs
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Kenny McIntosh
Alabama Crimson Tide
Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
Ohio State Buckeyes
Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Ncaa Football Ohio State Spring Game
Starter: TreVeyon Henderson
Texas Longhorns
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Starter: Bijan Robinson
