Numerous conferences produce elite running backs. However, it’s hard to argue any of them do it better than the SEC.
Seven Heisman-winning running backs have come from the SEC. Frank Sinkwich, Billy Cannon, Herschel Walker, George Rogers, Bo Jackson, Mark Ingram, and Derrick Henry each won the Heisman trophy.
In a run-heavy conference, there come waves of talent at the position. Recently, the SEC has seen many of its former running backs succeed at the next level.
Roll Tide Wire looks at the current RB1’s across the SEC and ranks each of them ahead of the 2023 season.