SEC talent are always at the forefront of college football, and this year is no different, especially when it comes to running backs.
In 2020, the league rushers were led by Alabama Heisman finalist Najee Harris, who was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in this year’s NFL draft.
But who will lead the rushed attacks on the SEC programs in 2021?
We rank the top 10 SEC running backs for 2021 by production and overall ability:
No. 10: Dameon Pierce, Florida
Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) looks for a way past Georgia’s defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo / John Roux )
Statistics for 2020:
106 carries for 503 yards (4.7 average) with four touchdowns. 17 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown
No. 9: Trelon Smith, Arkansas
Dec 5, 2020; Colombia, Missouri; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Trelon Smith (22) runs for a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020:
134 carries for 710 yards (5.3 avg.) And five touchdowns. 22 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown.
No. 8: James Cook, Georgia
12/12/2020; Colombia, Missouri; Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) runs for a touchdown against Missouri Tigers defensive back Ishmael Burdine (24) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 45 carries for 303 yards (6.7 average) and three touchdowns. 16 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns.
# 7: Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss
October 31, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee; Mississippi Rebels running back Jerrion Ealy (9) runs for a first down against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 147 carries for 745 yards (5.1 average) and nine touchdowns. 15 receptions for 155 yards and one touchdown.
# 6: Brian Robinson, Alabama
January 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs the ball against linebacker Tuf Borland (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter of the 2021 national championship game of the College Football Playoffs. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 91 carries for 483 yards (average 5.3) and six touchdowns. Six receptions for 26 yards.
# 5: Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky
October 31, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs with the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Kroger Field. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 119 carries for 785 yards (6.6 average) and 11 touchdowns. A reception for 12 meters.
# 4: Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M
January 2, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida; Texas A&M Aggies running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs with the soccer ball for a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 188 carries for 1,036 yards (5.5 average) and nine touchdowns. 20 receptions for 193 yards.
No. 3: Zamir White, Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Bulldogs won 22:21.
Statistics for 2020: 144 carries for 779 yards (5.4 average) and 11 touchdowns. Six receptions for 37 yards.
# 2: Kevin Harris, South Carolina
Dec 5, 2020; Lexington, Kentucky; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Kevin Harris (20) scores a third quarter touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Arden Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Statistics for 2020: 185 carries for 1,138 yards (6.2 average) and 16 touchdowns. 21 receptions for 159 yards and one touchdown.
No. 1: Bigsby tank, Auburn
Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the Auburn Football A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Statistics for 2020: 138 tries for 834 yards (6.0 average) and five touchdowns. 11 receptions for 84 yards.
