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Todd Gurley breaks UGA RB in the NFL record

Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley set the record for most touchdowns by a former Georgia Bulldog running back in the NFL

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This past Monday night, Todd Gurley set the record for most touchdowns by a former Georgia Bulldog running back in the NFL. Gurley scored two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers to bring his career total to 62 rushing touchdowns.

Georgia Bulldog legend Herschel Walker is second on the list with 61 career NFL touchdowns. Not far behind is UGA and Denver Broncos great Terrell Davis (60 TDs). This is an impressive accomplishment, especially considering that Todd Gurley is only 26 years old.

Gurley also has a dozen career receiving touchdowns. He currently has the 46th most rushing touchdowns in NFL history. Emmitt Smith has the most rushing touchdowns in NFL history at 164.

Todd Gurley’s career high in rushing touchdowns (17) came in 2018 with the Los Angeles Rams.

It is not all good news for Gurley. Unfortunately, the Atlanta Falcons have started the season 0-4. Despite the poor record for the Falcons, Gurley’s career accomplishments deserve recognition.

Gurley ran for 36 rushing touchdowns during his career at the University of Georgia. Only Nick Chubb (44) and Herschel Walker (49) ran for more touchdowns at Georgia than Gurley. Lars Tate scored 36 career rushing touchdowns as well.

Stat is originally per Dave McMahon:

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D’Andre Swift compared favorably to NFL backs prior to draft

UGA’s D’Andre Swift compared favorably to NFL backs prior to draft; Georgia football continues forth as “RBU.”

D’Andre Swift’s skill set has him comparing favorably in the media with two successful professional running backs: ESPN’s Matt Bowen compared him to game breaker Dalvin Cook. While, Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller compared him to the versatile Alvin Kamara.

The first comparison speaks to the production Swift had in his three years at Georgia. His cutback ability is similarly lethal to that of Cook.

The second comparison tells of his passing game contributions, blocking and catching passes. As Swift’s career continued at UGA, he consistently became more versatile and complete. I think he’s a complete back.

Matt Miller said, “Love it. My comp is Kamara. Excellent receiving option. Hate that he got banged up late, saved some tread on his tires.”

Nov 30, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift (7) on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

First as a true freshman playing at UGA from Philly, Swift kicked in 618 rushing yards, in support of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, including the biggest play of the SEC championship game win over Auburn.

As a sophomore, Swift and Elijah Holyfield teamed as a pair of thousand-yard runners, a year after his former teammates Chubb and Michel did the same. Georgia going back-to-back, with a different pair of thousand yard backs, set a new milestone for the dominant Athens ground attack. The legacy of Georgia as “RBU” (Running Back University) intact.

Then, as a junior, Swift went for 1,218 yards on 196 carries. When healthy, he was clearly the best football player on the UGA roster last season. Sadly, he was nicked up in the 2019-2020 postseason, playing sparingly in the SEC championship game and Sugar Bowl.

He is reportedly well and ready. A recent mock draft had Swift going early in the second round. I had him going to the Atlanta Falcons with the 16th pick.