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247's top 5 SEC west and east RBs and WRs since 1992
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:31 pm
Saw the QB one a while back but didn't see these yet
WEST WRs
1. Josh Reed, LSU, 1999-2001: Reed played running back in high school and dabble there and at receiver as a freshman at LSU. He obviously made a smooth transition to full-time wideout. He had a fantastic year in 2001, setting the SEC record with 1,740 yards receiving on 94 receptions. Reed won the Biletnikoff Award in ’01, leading the nation in receiving yards per game at 145 – which is still a record. Reed became the first 3,000-yard receiver in SEC history (total stands at 3,001 – good for fourth all-time now. Reed had a great career and played well in big games, too. He set an SEC record (which has since been broken) for both receptions and yards with 19 catches for 293 yards in win over Alabama. Reed also set LSU bowl and Sugar Bowl records with 14 receptions for 239 yards in 47-34 win over then-No. 7 Illinois.
2. Julio Jones, Alabama, 2008-10: Jones was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and finished his career with 179 catches for 2,653 yards in a very run-heavy offense. He played on a national championship team as a sophomore, and set the Alabama season records for receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,133) as a junior in 2010. He only had 15 career touchdown receptions, but his combination of size and speed was unique. As a testament to his talent, the Atlanta Falcons traded five draft picks to the Cleveland Browns to select Jones with the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft.
3. Jarius Wright, Arkansas, 2008-11: Wright left Arkansas as the school’s career record holder with 168 receptions and 2,934 receiving yards. His yardage total is good for No. 6 all-time in the SEC. His 24 career receiving touchdowns ranked as the second-highest total in school history, and tied for 15th all-time in the SEC. His nine career 100-yard receiving games was tied for the second-highest total in program history. As a senior, Wright was named all-SEC after breaking school records for receptions in a season with 66, receiving yards with 1,117 and receiving touchdowns (12) despite missing one game. Wright did all this while playing with two other receivers who were selected along with him in the 2012 NFL draft.
4. D.J. Hall, Alabama, 2004-07: Hall played during an era of Alabama football that most Crimson Tide fans would like to forget, but his career in Tuscaloosa was memorable. Hall finished his career as the holder of virtually every major game, season and career receiving record at the school. He still holds the all-time marks for career receptions with 194 and career receiving yardage with 2,923. He had two seasons in which he passed 1,000 yards receiving. He is still in the top 10 in SEC history in receptions and receiving yards. As a senior, he set a school record with 13 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 win over Tennessee.
5. Mike Evans, Texas A&M, 2012-13: Evans only played two seasons for A&M, but they were very productive seasons with Johnny Manziel. Evans finished his career with 151 receptions for 2,499 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Aggies. He had 69 catches for 1,394 yards and 12 TDs last season, averaging 20.2 yards per catch. At 6-feet-5 and 230 pounds, he is a physical receiver, a red-zone threat and can run better than many give him credit for, it seems. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Evans with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft, and he was the second receiver taken (Sammy Watkins of Clemson went No. 4).
ALSO CONSIDERED (In alphabetical order) Dwayne Bowe, LSU; Michael Clayton, LSU and Anthony Lucas, Arkansas
EAST WRs
1. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2010-13: Matthews ended his career as the SEC's all-time leader with 262 career receptions and 3,759 receiving yards. As a senior, the Biletnikoff Award semifinalist established a new SEC record with 112 catches. His receiving yardage total of 1,477 yards in 2013 is the third highest total ever by an SEC receiver. He had 100 receiving yards in nine games and had at least five catches in every game. He added 24 career touchdown catches and did all this without playing with prolific quarterbacks. In his senior season, opponents knew that Matthews was option No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and still put up historic numbers for a Vanderbilt team that won nine games – including a bowl victory. He was drafted early in the second round (No. 42 overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles.
2. Terrence Edwards, Georgia, 1999-2002: Edwards ended his career as Georgia's all-time leader in receptions (204), receiving yards (3,093), touchdown receptions (30), and 100-yard receiving games (10). As a senior in 2002, he caught 59 passes for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is second in SEC history in career receiving yards, second in touchdown receptions and is fifth in career receptions. Despite his great numbers, Edwards went undrafted in the NFL. He ended up having a nice career in the CFL.
3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina, 2009-11: Jeffery is third in SEC history with 3,042 yards receiving. He became the second wideout in SEC history to surpass 1,500 yards receiving in a season. Jeffery holds the school records for receiving yards in a career and 100-yard receiving games (12). He is tied with Sidney Rice for the most touchdown receptions in a career (23). Jeffery also holds the single-season records for receiving yards (1,517) and receptions (88). He is second in career receptions with 183, trailing only Kenny McKinley’s 207 career catches. Jeffery was a second-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears.
4. A.J. Green, Georgia, 2008-10: Green burst onto the scene as a freshman when he appeared in 13 games, making 11 starts. He caught 56 passes for a team-best 963 yards and eight TDs and rushed four times for 61 yards. Green played in 32 career games, starting 27 of them. He recorded 166 receptions for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns. Injuries and a four-game suspension for selling a jersey caused him to miss about half a season while he was in Athens, meaning he could have put up more spectacular numbers. Green was one of the most physically gifted receivers to play in the conference. He lived up to his five-star status as a recruit and was the No. 4 overall selection in the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
5. Craig Yeast, Kentucky, 1995-98: Catching passes from Tim Couch helped Yeast put up some amazing numbers in Lexington. When he ended his career, he was the SEC’s all-time reception leader and was second in career receiving yards. He has fallen off a bit, but his 208 catches are third in league history, his 2,899 yards are good for seventh in SEC history and his 28 receiving touchdowns are good for No. 6 on the SEC career list. As a senior he had 85 catches for 1,311 yards receiving and 14 TD receptions in 11 games. He also had 1,256 career return yards and returned four kicks for touchdowns.
ALSO CONSIDERED (In alphabetical order): Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt; Ike Hilliard, Florida and Sidney Rice, South Carolina.
WEST WRs
1. Josh Reed, LSU, 1999-2001: Reed played running back in high school and dabble there and at receiver as a freshman at LSU. He obviously made a smooth transition to full-time wideout. He had a fantastic year in 2001, setting the SEC record with 1,740 yards receiving on 94 receptions. Reed won the Biletnikoff Award in ’01, leading the nation in receiving yards per game at 145 – which is still a record. Reed became the first 3,000-yard receiver in SEC history (total stands at 3,001 – good for fourth all-time now. Reed had a great career and played well in big games, too. He set an SEC record (which has since been broken) for both receptions and yards with 19 catches for 293 yards in win over Alabama. Reed also set LSU bowl and Sugar Bowl records with 14 receptions for 239 yards in 47-34 win over then-No. 7 Illinois.
2. Julio Jones, Alabama, 2008-10: Jones was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and finished his career with 179 catches for 2,653 yards in a very run-heavy offense. He played on a national championship team as a sophomore, and set the Alabama season records for receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,133) as a junior in 2010. He only had 15 career touchdown receptions, but his combination of size and speed was unique. As a testament to his talent, the Atlanta Falcons traded five draft picks to the Cleveland Browns to select Jones with the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft.
3. Jarius Wright, Arkansas, 2008-11: Wright left Arkansas as the school’s career record holder with 168 receptions and 2,934 receiving yards. His yardage total is good for No. 6 all-time in the SEC. His 24 career receiving touchdowns ranked as the second-highest total in school history, and tied for 15th all-time in the SEC. His nine career 100-yard receiving games was tied for the second-highest total in program history. As a senior, Wright was named all-SEC after breaking school records for receptions in a season with 66, receiving yards with 1,117 and receiving touchdowns (12) despite missing one game. Wright did all this while playing with two other receivers who were selected along with him in the 2012 NFL draft.
4. D.J. Hall, Alabama, 2004-07: Hall played during an era of Alabama football that most Crimson Tide fans would like to forget, but his career in Tuscaloosa was memorable. Hall finished his career as the holder of virtually every major game, season and career receiving record at the school. He still holds the all-time marks for career receptions with 194 and career receiving yardage with 2,923. He had two seasons in which he passed 1,000 yards receiving. He is still in the top 10 in SEC history in receptions and receiving yards. As a senior, he set a school record with 13 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 win over Tennessee.
5. Mike Evans, Texas A&M, 2012-13: Evans only played two seasons for A&M, but they were very productive seasons with Johnny Manziel. Evans finished his career with 151 receptions for 2,499 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Aggies. He had 69 catches for 1,394 yards and 12 TDs last season, averaging 20.2 yards per catch. At 6-feet-5 and 230 pounds, he is a physical receiver, a red-zone threat and can run better than many give him credit for, it seems. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Evans with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL draft, and he was the second receiver taken (Sammy Watkins of Clemson went No. 4).
ALSO CONSIDERED (In alphabetical order) Dwayne Bowe, LSU; Michael Clayton, LSU and Anthony Lucas, Arkansas
EAST WRs
1. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2010-13: Matthews ended his career as the SEC's all-time leader with 262 career receptions and 3,759 receiving yards. As a senior, the Biletnikoff Award semifinalist established a new SEC record with 112 catches. His receiving yardage total of 1,477 yards in 2013 is the third highest total ever by an SEC receiver. He had 100 receiving yards in nine games and had at least five catches in every game. He added 24 career touchdown catches and did all this without playing with prolific quarterbacks. In his senior season, opponents knew that Matthews was option No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and still put up historic numbers for a Vanderbilt team that won nine games – including a bowl victory. He was drafted early in the second round (No. 42 overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles.
2. Terrence Edwards, Georgia, 1999-2002: Edwards ended his career as Georgia's all-time leader in receptions (204), receiving yards (3,093), touchdown receptions (30), and 100-yard receiving games (10). As a senior in 2002, he caught 59 passes for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is second in SEC history in career receiving yards, second in touchdown receptions and is fifth in career receptions. Despite his great numbers, Edwards went undrafted in the NFL. He ended up having a nice career in the CFL.
3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina, 2009-11: Jeffery is third in SEC history with 3,042 yards receiving. He became the second wideout in SEC history to surpass 1,500 yards receiving in a season. Jeffery holds the school records for receiving yards in a career and 100-yard receiving games (12). He is tied with Sidney Rice for the most touchdown receptions in a career (23). Jeffery also holds the single-season records for receiving yards (1,517) and receptions (88). He is second in career receptions with 183, trailing only Kenny McKinley’s 207 career catches. Jeffery was a second-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears.
4. A.J. Green, Georgia, 2008-10: Green burst onto the scene as a freshman when he appeared in 13 games, making 11 starts. He caught 56 passes for a team-best 963 yards and eight TDs and rushed four times for 61 yards. Green played in 32 career games, starting 27 of them. He recorded 166 receptions for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns. Injuries and a four-game suspension for selling a jersey caused him to miss about half a season while he was in Athens, meaning he could have put up more spectacular numbers. Green was one of the most physically gifted receivers to play in the conference. He lived up to his five-star status as a recruit and was the No. 4 overall selection in the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
5. Craig Yeast, Kentucky, 1995-98: Catching passes from Tim Couch helped Yeast put up some amazing numbers in Lexington. When he ended his career, he was the SEC’s all-time reception leader and was second in career receiving yards. He has fallen off a bit, but his 208 catches are third in league history, his 2,899 yards are good for seventh in SEC history and his 28 receiving touchdowns are good for No. 6 on the SEC career list. As a senior he had 85 catches for 1,311 yards receiving and 14 TD receptions in 11 games. He also had 1,256 career return yards and returned four kicks for touchdowns.
ALSO CONSIDERED (In alphabetical order): Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt; Ike Hilliard, Florida and Sidney Rice, South Carolina.
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Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:31 pm to gohogs141
WEST RBs
1. Darren McFadden, Arkansas, 2005-07: McFadden in the second-leading rusher in SEC history with 4,590 yards, and he did it in just three seasons. He burst onto the scene as a freshman and gained 1,113 yards and scored 14 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry as a rookie. In 2006 he was a first-team All-American, won the Doak Walker Award and ran for more than 1,500 yards. He added 16 TDs and was second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith. McFadden got even better as a junior, running for 1,830 yards and 18 touchdowns in 13 games (140.8 ypg). Again he won the Doak Walker and was second in the Heisman balloting (this time to Florida QB Tim Tebow). That he did all this while sharing a backfield (and carries) with Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis is almost amazing.
2. Kevin Faulk, LSU, 1995-98: Faulk was an underrated back during his time, and seems to be getting more recognition as time passes. He averaged 111 yards per game for his career, and is third in SEC history in rushing with 4,557 yards and 46 rushing touchdowns. What separates Faulk from others was his versatility. He has the SEC record for career all-purpose yards and McFadden is second – almost 1,000 yards behind him. Faulk’s three seasons at LSU rank first, second and fifth all-time in SEC all-purpose yards per game. He finished his career with 600 yards receiving, 832 yards on punt returns and 844 yards on kickoff returns for his total of 6,833 yards. An All-American and a three-time All-SEC selection, Faulk finished his career with 17 SEC or LSU records.
3. Mark Ingram, Alabama, 2008-10: Ingram was Alabama’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009 when he rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns while leading the Crimson Tide to the national title. He has the most rushing touchdowns in Crimson Tide history with 42, and he is third on the school’s all-time rushing list with 3,261 yards despite playing just three seasons. Ingram had minor knee surgery just prior to his junior season. He played in only 11 games as a junior but recovered quickly enough to rush for 875 yards despite yielding carries to Trent Richardson. Ingram added 60 catches for 670 yards in his career, and was a first-round selection of the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL draft.
4. Carnell Williams, Auburn, 2001-04: “Cadillac” Williams was a touchdown maker, scoring 45 rushing TDs for the Tigers in his career. He rushed for 3,831 yards – good for No. 11 all-time in SEC history. Though he played for four seasons, Williams saw limited action as a freshman and sophomore because of injuries. In his final two seasons, he rushed for 1,307 yards and 1,165 yards, respectively. He rushed for six touchdowns in one game against Mississippi State in 2003. As a senior, he helped Auburn to a perfect 13-0 record. Williams did all this despite sharing time and carries with Ronnie Brown in 2004. Williams and Brown were selected in the top five picks of the NFL draft, and their quarterback – Jason Campbell – was a first-round selection as well.
5. Shaun Alexander, Alabama, 1996-99: Alexander is the leading rusher in the history of the stories Crimson Tide program. He made a statement as a redshirt freshman when he ran for 291 yards on 20 carries in a 26-0 win over LSU. He scored all four TDs in that game, including separate scoring runs of 73 yards and 72 yards. As a junior he started every game and ran for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added another 385 yards and four touchdowns receiving. He one-upped his LSU effort from his freshman season when he scored five touchdowns in a game against BYU. As a senior in 1999, Alexander rushed for 1,383 yards and averaged 125.7 yards per game. His 24 total touchdowns (19 rushing) that season remain tied for the most in program history.
EAST RBs
1. Errict Rhett, Florida, 1990-1993: Rhett is Florida’s all-time leading rusher and is No. 5 all-time in SEC history with 4,163 yards on the ground. He led the Gators in rushing each of his four seasons, and averaged almost 5 yards per carry over his career. What many don’t remember is Rhett also caught quite a few passes. He had 153 catches for another 1,230 yards. His total of 5,393 all-purpose yards is seventh all-time in the conference. He also led the Gators to SEC championships in 1991 and 1993. Rhett was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round (No. 34 overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft.
2. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia, 2007-08: Moreno only played two seasons in Athens, but they were spectacular years. Moreno redshirted in 2006 because of a backfield stacked with D.J. Ware, Kregg Lumpkin, Thomas Brown and others. Moreno emerged as the primary ballcarrier in 2007 and ran for 1,334 yards and 14 TDs. He followed it up with an almost identical – but slightly better campaign. In 2008 he led the SEC in rushing with 1400 yards and 16 TD. He also added 53 catches for more than 650 yards and two touchdowns in his UGA career. He entered the NFL draft after the 2008 season and was chosen with the No. 12 overall pick by the Denver Broncos.
3. Garrison Hearst, Georgia, 1990-92: Hearst had a fantastic career for the Bulldogs, bolstered by an incredible season in 1992 – when divisional play began. Hearst rushed for 1,547 yards and 19 touchdowns. He added 22 catches for 234 yards and two more scores for good measure. Hearst averaged 140 yards per game in ’92, and averaged almost 6 yards per carry over his three-year career. He led the NCAA in rushing in 1992, and finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting to Gino Torretta and Marshall Faulk. Hearst was the No. 3 overall selection of the 1993 draft by the then Phoenix Cardinals.
4. Moe Williams, Kentucky, 1993-95: This might be the first surprise on the list – or maybe not. Williams rushed for 928 yards as a freshman – a UK rookie record – and averaged 5.7 yards per carry. After a respectable sophomore season, Williams exploded as a junior. He ran for 1,600 yards in 1995, averaging 5.4 yards a carry with 17 rushing touchdowns. Williams broke three SEC records, and broke or tied 15 school records in his junior season. He had 429 all-purpose yards in a win at South Carolina, a conference record that still stands. He averaged 145 yards on the ground in 1995, good for sixth all-time in the conference. Williams was a third-round selection (No. 75 overall) of the Minnesota Vikings in 1996 and had a 10-year NFL career.
5. Jamal Lewis, Tennessee, 1997-99: Lewis was a rare combination of size and speed, and he was tough to bring down when healthy. The only problem for many Vols fans is that Lewis wasn’t healthy often enough. He played just 26 games in his three-year career, but he averaged 103 yards per game in those contests. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, rushing for 1,364 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 23 passes and added two receiving TDs. As a sophomore, he was average about 120 yards per game and almost 7 yards per carry when he injured his knee in the fourth game of the Vols’ National Championship season. He recovered enough to play as a junior, and was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2000 draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry for his Tennessee career and 12.2 yards per catch.
1. Darren McFadden, Arkansas, 2005-07: McFadden in the second-leading rusher in SEC history with 4,590 yards, and he did it in just three seasons. He burst onto the scene as a freshman and gained 1,113 yards and scored 14 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry as a rookie. In 2006 he was a first-team All-American, won the Doak Walker Award and ran for more than 1,500 yards. He added 16 TDs and was second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith. McFadden got even better as a junior, running for 1,830 yards and 18 touchdowns in 13 games (140.8 ypg). Again he won the Doak Walker and was second in the Heisman balloting (this time to Florida QB Tim Tebow). That he did all this while sharing a backfield (and carries) with Felix Jones and Peyton Hillis is almost amazing.
2. Kevin Faulk, LSU, 1995-98: Faulk was an underrated back during his time, and seems to be getting more recognition as time passes. He averaged 111 yards per game for his career, and is third in SEC history in rushing with 4,557 yards and 46 rushing touchdowns. What separates Faulk from others was his versatility. He has the SEC record for career all-purpose yards and McFadden is second – almost 1,000 yards behind him. Faulk’s three seasons at LSU rank first, second and fifth all-time in SEC all-purpose yards per game. He finished his career with 600 yards receiving, 832 yards on punt returns and 844 yards on kickoff returns for his total of 6,833 yards. An All-American and a three-time All-SEC selection, Faulk finished his career with 17 SEC or LSU records.
3. Mark Ingram, Alabama, 2008-10: Ingram was Alabama’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009 when he rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns while leading the Crimson Tide to the national title. He has the most rushing touchdowns in Crimson Tide history with 42, and he is third on the school’s all-time rushing list with 3,261 yards despite playing just three seasons. Ingram had minor knee surgery just prior to his junior season. He played in only 11 games as a junior but recovered quickly enough to rush for 875 yards despite yielding carries to Trent Richardson. Ingram added 60 catches for 670 yards in his career, and was a first-round selection of the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL draft.
4. Carnell Williams, Auburn, 2001-04: “Cadillac” Williams was a touchdown maker, scoring 45 rushing TDs for the Tigers in his career. He rushed for 3,831 yards – good for No. 11 all-time in SEC history. Though he played for four seasons, Williams saw limited action as a freshman and sophomore because of injuries. In his final two seasons, he rushed for 1,307 yards and 1,165 yards, respectively. He rushed for six touchdowns in one game against Mississippi State in 2003. As a senior, he helped Auburn to a perfect 13-0 record. Williams did all this despite sharing time and carries with Ronnie Brown in 2004. Williams and Brown were selected in the top five picks of the NFL draft, and their quarterback – Jason Campbell – was a first-round selection as well.
5. Shaun Alexander, Alabama, 1996-99: Alexander is the leading rusher in the history of the stories Crimson Tide program. He made a statement as a redshirt freshman when he ran for 291 yards on 20 carries in a 26-0 win over LSU. He scored all four TDs in that game, including separate scoring runs of 73 yards and 72 yards. As a junior he started every game and ran for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added another 385 yards and four touchdowns receiving. He one-upped his LSU effort from his freshman season when he scored five touchdowns in a game against BYU. As a senior in 1999, Alexander rushed for 1,383 yards and averaged 125.7 yards per game. His 24 total touchdowns (19 rushing) that season remain tied for the most in program history.
EAST RBs
1. Errict Rhett, Florida, 1990-1993: Rhett is Florida’s all-time leading rusher and is No. 5 all-time in SEC history with 4,163 yards on the ground. He led the Gators in rushing each of his four seasons, and averaged almost 5 yards per carry over his career. What many don’t remember is Rhett also caught quite a few passes. He had 153 catches for another 1,230 yards. His total of 5,393 all-purpose yards is seventh all-time in the conference. He also led the Gators to SEC championships in 1991 and 1993. Rhett was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round (No. 34 overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft.
2. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia, 2007-08: Moreno only played two seasons in Athens, but they were spectacular years. Moreno redshirted in 2006 because of a backfield stacked with D.J. Ware, Kregg Lumpkin, Thomas Brown and others. Moreno emerged as the primary ballcarrier in 2007 and ran for 1,334 yards and 14 TDs. He followed it up with an almost identical – but slightly better campaign. In 2008 he led the SEC in rushing with 1400 yards and 16 TD. He also added 53 catches for more than 650 yards and two touchdowns in his UGA career. He entered the NFL draft after the 2008 season and was chosen with the No. 12 overall pick by the Denver Broncos.
3. Garrison Hearst, Georgia, 1990-92: Hearst had a fantastic career for the Bulldogs, bolstered by an incredible season in 1992 – when divisional play began. Hearst rushed for 1,547 yards and 19 touchdowns. He added 22 catches for 234 yards and two more scores for good measure. Hearst averaged 140 yards per game in ’92, and averaged almost 6 yards per carry over his three-year career. He led the NCAA in rushing in 1992, and finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting to Gino Torretta and Marshall Faulk. Hearst was the No. 3 overall selection of the 1993 draft by the then Phoenix Cardinals.
4. Moe Williams, Kentucky, 1993-95: This might be the first surprise on the list – or maybe not. Williams rushed for 928 yards as a freshman – a UK rookie record – and averaged 5.7 yards per carry. After a respectable sophomore season, Williams exploded as a junior. He ran for 1,600 yards in 1995, averaging 5.4 yards a carry with 17 rushing touchdowns. Williams broke three SEC records, and broke or tied 15 school records in his junior season. He had 429 all-purpose yards in a win at South Carolina, a conference record that still stands. He averaged 145 yards on the ground in 1995, good for sixth all-time in the conference. Williams was a third-round selection (No. 75 overall) of the Minnesota Vikings in 1996 and had a 10-year NFL career.
5. Jamal Lewis, Tennessee, 1997-99: Lewis was a rare combination of size and speed, and he was tough to bring down when healthy. The only problem for many Vols fans is that Lewis wasn’t healthy often enough. He played just 26 games in his three-year career, but he averaged 103 yards per game in those contests. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, rushing for 1,364 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 23 passes and added two receiving TDs. As a sophomore, he was average about 120 yards per game and almost 7 yards per carry when he injured his knee in the fourth game of the Vols’ National Championship season. He recovered enough to play as a junior, and was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2000 draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry for his Tennessee career and 12.2 yards per catch.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:33 pm to gohogs141
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1. Josh Reed
He is still getting YAC on Bama as I type this.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:33 pm to gohogs141
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3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
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4. A.J. Green, Georgia
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:34 pm to gohogs141
UGA has 2 RBs and 2 WRs.
PRINT ZE FOOKING SHIRTS!!!!
PRINT ZE FOOKING SHIRTS!!!!
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:34 pm to gohogs141
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3. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina, 2009-11: Jeffery is third in SEC history with 3,042 yards receiving. He became the second wideout in SEC history to surpass 1,500 yards receiving in a season. Jeffery holds the school records for receiving yards in a career and 100-yard receiving games (12). He is tied with Sidney Rice for the most touchdown receptions in a career (23). Jeffery also holds the single-season records for receiving yards (1,517) and receptions (88). He is second in career receptions with 183, trailing only Kenny McKinley’s 207 career catches. Jeffery was a second-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears.
4. A.J. Green, Georgia, 2008-10: Green burst onto the scene as a freshman when he appeared in 13 games, making 11 starts. He caught 56 passes for a team-best 963 yards and eight TDs and rushed four times for 61 yards. Green played in 32 career games, starting 27 of them. He recorded 166 receptions for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns. Injuries and a four-game suspension for selling a jersey caused him to miss about half a season while he was in Athens, meaning he could have put up more spectacular numbers. Green was one of the most physically gifted receivers to play in the conference. He lived up to his five-star status as a recruit and was the No. 4 overall selection in the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:36 pm to CockRocket
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CockRocket
I'm not gonna argue it. Jeffrey definitely had better college production, though I think Green was and is an overall better receiver.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:37 pm to gohogs141
Jeffrey over Green? 
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:38 pm to gohogs141
Inb4markingramsuckswhodatnation
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:38 pm to gohogs141
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He has the SEC record for career all-purpose yards and McFadden is second – almost 1,000 yards behind him
WOW
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:39 pm to gohogs141
Ingram rated ahead of Caddy? Tells me all about that list I need to know.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:39 pm to gohogs141
Seriously? No Fred Taylor? No Jacquez Green? No Reidel Anthony? Ike Hilliard?
UF could've had the top 5 slots at WR by itself.
And Fred Taylor not being on this list is an absolute joke.
UF could've had the top 5 slots at WR by itself.
And Fred Taylor not being on this list is an absolute joke.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:40 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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He has the SEC record for career all-purpose yards and McFadden is second – almost 1,000 yards behind him
That is pretty insane when you think about the passing and kick return stats that McFadden had. Though im not sure if kick return yardage is added in or not.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:41 pm to boXerrumble
quote:Dumb statement is dumb.
UF could've had the top 5 slots at WR by itself.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:42 pm to gohogs141
I believe it is.
But that is incredible anyway really.
McFadden lit it up for 3 years
But that is incredible anyway really.
McFadden lit it up for 3 years
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:43 pm to Nado Jenkins83
McFadden wasn't all that special.
imjustkiddinghewentindryonus
imjustkiddinghewentindryonus
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:44 pm to gohogs141
I don't disagree with any of those
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:44 pm to boXerrumble
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UF could've had the top 5 slots at WR by itself.
Maybe not 5....but No Percy?
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:45 pm to CNB
Was my favorite player to watch when he was in the SEC. just incredible really
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:45 pm to CNB
The scary thing about that Arky team is that Felix Jones could have put up sick numbers too if he had been the featured back. How did that team not win more games? Matt Jones, RunDMC, Felix, Peyton Hillis....ridiculous,
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 1:47 pm
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