Top 10 Big 12 rushers based on their PFF run grades
When it came to running the football, the Big 12 Conference had plenty of top-tier runners led by Bijan Robinson of Texas.
Alongside Roschon Johnson, the Longhorns had one of the best one-two punches in the Big 12 and in FBS. We will likely see a different duo wearing the burnt orange in 2023 with Johnson and Robinson likely going to the NFL next season. Robinson is viewed as the No. 1 running back in the NFL draft and has first-round aspirations.
Kansas State and Texas Tech also had a formidable duo in the backfield this past season. With the regular season firmly behind us, Longhorns Wire breaks down the top 10 running backs in the conference based on their grades from PFF (subscription required).
Bijan Robinson, Texas Longhorns
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Grade: 96.0 | 1,066 YAC | 104 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 258 Att | 1,580 Yards | 6.1 YPA | 18 TDs
Eric Gray, Oklahoma Sooners
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 92.4 | 725 YAC | 58 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 213 Att | 1,366 Yards | 6.4 YPA | 11 TDs
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Kendre Miller, Texas Christian Horned Frogs
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 88.7 | 779 YAC | 67 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 216 Att | 1,342 Yards | 6.2 YPA | 17 TDs
Roschon Johnson, Texas Longhorns
John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 87.8 | 402 YAC | 45 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 93 Att | 554 Yards | 6.0 YPA | 5 TDs
Richard Reese, Baylor Bears
Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 87.0 | 528 YAC | 35 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 190 Att | 962 Yards | 5.1 YPA | 14 TDs
Dj Giddens, Kansas State Wildcats
Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 84.1 | 299 YAC | 21 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 80 Att | 451 Yards | 5.6 YPA | 6 TDs
Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 83.9 | 373 YAC | 39 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 133 Att | 601 Yards | 4.5 YPA | 7 TDs
Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State Wildcats
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 83.1 | 648 YAC | 51 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 271 Att | 1,425 Yards | 5.3 YPA | 8 TDs
Devin Neal, Kansas Jayhawks
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 82.9 | 499 YAC | 38 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 171 Att | 1,061 Yards | 6.2 YPA | 9 TDs
SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Grade: 81.9 | 423 YAC | 41 Missed Tackles Forced
2022 Stats: 132 Att | 670 Yards | 5.1 YPA | 6 TDs
