Gurley > Bo

When Auburn fans try to compare Bo Jackson to other great SEC running backs, Bo’s numbers fall far short. While he was an exciting player who broke off several long runs, fact is there are several other far more productive SEC backs.

As a collegian Bo cannot be compared to Herschel. In fact a better comparison is Todd Gurley. Both he and Bo were slowed by injuries. Still, Gurley was almost as productive though Bo played in 50% more games. Gurley averaged 35 more combined yards per game than Jackson.

G.tot yd.TD.rush.avg.yr

14 3736 29 2775 267 2 Fournette

33 5749 52 5259 174 3 Herschel
38 5881 44 4590 133 3 McFadden

30 4322 44 3285 144 3 Gurley

19 2539 24 2294 134 2 Chubb

45 4892 45 4303 108 4 Jackson

37 3649 40 3358 099 3 D. Henry

Average rushing yards per game and number of games played:

198.2 14 Fournette

159.4 33 Herschel

120.7 19 Nick Chubb
120.7 38 Darren McFadden

109.5 30 Todd Gurley

095.6 45 Bo Jackson

090.8 37 Derrick Henry

While Fournette has the highest average rushing yards per game number, he is still far behind Herschel’s record pace, even in the first two years of their college careers. In both rushing numbers and SEC Championships the LSU star will be unable to match Walker’s lofty numbers.  Also doubtful Fournette can match Herschel's NFL and professional totals.