Ranking the SEC’s running backs heading into the 2022 season
The best talent in America can be found in the Southeastern Conference. But despite the league’s continued transformation into a more pass-happy conference, the SEC still produces some of the nation’s most physical, bruising ball carriers.
In 2021, the league’s rushers were led by Tyler Badie (Missouri), Chris Rodriguez (Kentucky), Brian Robinson (Alabama), Tank Bigsby (Auburn) and Isaiah Spiller (Texas A&M). Georgia had two studs of its own in Zamir White and James Cook who helped lead the Dawgs to a national title.
But who will lead the rushing attacks for SEC programs in 2022?
We rank the top 10 SEC running backs for the 2022 college football season below:
Rocko Griffin, Vanderbilt
Syndication: The Tennessean
2021 stats:
Rushing: 145 carries, 517 yards, 4 TDs
Receiving: 10 receptions, 41 yards, 0 TDs
Nathaniel Peat, Missouri (Stanford transfer)
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
2021 stats (Stanford)
Rushing: 79 carries, 404 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving: 11 receptions, 63 yards, 0 TDs
John Emery, LSU
John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Academically ineligible for all of 2021 LSU season.
2020 stats:
Rushing: 75 carries, 378 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving: 14 receptions, 73 yards, 0 TDs
Kendall Milton, Georgia
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 56 carries, 264 yards, 1 TD
Receiving: 2 receptions, 5 yards, 0 TDs
Montrell Johnson, Florida (Louisiana transfer)
Syndication: Gainesville Sun
2021 stats (UL):
Rushing: 162 carries, 838 yards, 12 TDs
Receiving: 6 receptions, 53 yards, 0 TDs
Dominique Johnson, Arkansas
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 97 carries, 575 yards, 7 TDs
Receiving: 7 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD
Jo'quavious Marks, Mississippi State
Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 106 carries, 416 yards, 6 TDs
Receiving: 83 receptions, 502 yards, 3 TDs
Zach Evans, Ole Miss (TCU transfer)
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats (TCU):
Rushing: 92 carries, 648 yards, 5 TDs
Receiving: 10 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD
Jabari Small, Tennessee
Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 140 carries, 792 yards, 9 TDs
Receiving: 9 receptions, 77 yards, 0 TDs
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Kenny McIntosh, Georgia
(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2021 stats:
Rushing: 58 carries, 328 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving: 22 receptions, 242 yards, 2 TDs
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (Georgia Tech transfer)
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
2021 stats (Georgia Tech):
Rushing: 143 carries, 746 yards, 4 TDs
Receiving: 36 receptions, 470 yards, 2 TDs
Devon Achane, Texas A&M
Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 130 carries, 910 yards, 9 TDs
Receiving: 24 receptions, 261 yards, 1 TD
Tank Bigsby, Auburn
Syndication: The Montgomery Advertiser
2021 stats:
Rushing: 223 carries, 1,099 yards, 10 TDs
Receiving: 21 receptions, 184 yards, 0 TDs
Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky
Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
2021 stats:
Rushing: 225 carries, 1,379 yards, 9 TDs
Receiving: 13 receptions, 61 yards, 3 TDs
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