It's the boring off season again, and I was watching some old games and I was thinking about this. Who are the top RBs of the Saban era? Here are my choices. Post your choices and let's compare.
1. Derrick Henry - The King. He was a force of nature. Grown in a lab to be the perfect RB.
2. Najee Harris - His athleticism and vision were incredible and he was the most versatile of all the RBs
3. Trent Richardson - this may be controversial. Ingram may have won the Heisman but I think TR was the better back. His blend of speed, burst, and power was a joy to watch. I really thought he would make it in the NFL.
4. Mark Ingram - Alabama's first Heisman winner. Strong, smart, a true leader. He was always fun to watch, and he had heart.
5. Damien Harris - He was so talented, and he was very smart and versatile. He was a team guy.
6. TJ Yeldon - Fast, tough, good vision, great receiver. He was excellent in the open field.
7. Eddie Lacy - circle button. Good blend of athleticism and power.
8. Kenyan Drake - The fastest RB in the Saban era. The injury was a setback but he had an outstanding career at Bama
9. Josh Jacobs - Didn't get a lot of carries at Bama, and his stats didn't reflect his talent. But he was tough, smart, and athletic.
10. Bo Scarborough - Another one who didn't get a lot of carries, but he had power similar to King Henry. But not the speed
11. Glen Coffee - Tough, hard nosed, willing to do whatever the team needed. He was a very talented back on a not so talented team.
What do you think? Did I miss anyone? Do you disagree with my choices? Discuss.
1. Derrick Henry - The King. He was a force of nature. Grown in a lab to be the perfect RB.
2. Najee Harris - His athleticism and vision were incredible and he was the most versatile of all the RBs
3. Trent Richardson - this may be controversial. Ingram may have won the Heisman but I think TR was the better back. His blend of speed, burst, and power was a joy to watch. I really thought he would make it in the NFL.
4. Mark Ingram - Alabama's first Heisman winner. Strong, smart, a true leader. He was always fun to watch, and he had heart.
5. Damien Harris - He was so talented, and he was very smart and versatile. He was a team guy.
6. TJ Yeldon - Fast, tough, good vision, great receiver. He was excellent in the open field.
7. Eddie Lacy - circle button. Good blend of athleticism and power.
8. Kenyan Drake - The fastest RB in the Saban era. The injury was a setback but he had an outstanding career at Bama
9. Josh Jacobs - Didn't get a lot of carries at Bama, and his stats didn't reflect his talent. But he was tough, smart, and athletic.
10. Bo Scarborough - Another one who didn't get a lot of carries, but he had power similar to King Henry. But not the speed
11. Glen Coffee - Tough, hard nosed, willing to do whatever the team needed. He was a very talented back on a not so talented team.
What do you think? Did I miss anyone? Do you disagree with my choices? Discuss.