LSU stakes a strong claim as “Defensive Back University,” but it may have a decent case for the title of RBU, as well.
The Tigers have boasted many talented ball-carriers during their illustrious history. From [autotag]Dalton Hilliard[/autotag] to [autotag]Kevin Faulk[/autotag] to [autotag]Leonard Fournette[/autotag] to [autotag]Clyde Edwards-Helaire[/autotag], the ground game has been a major part of this program’s identity throughout its lifetime.
Many of these players joined LSU’s team before the advent of modern recruiting services — namely the 247Sports Composite, which dates back to 2000 — but since the turn of the millennium, the Tigers have had no shortage of elite running back prospects come through campus.
Earlier this offseason, LSU Wire took a look at the best quarterback recruits the program has ever signed. Now, we’re breaking down the top-10 running back signees since 2000, two of whom were five-star recruits.