Auburn’s All-Time Top 10 NFL Players
By Chris Roush
8. William Andrews, running back, Atlanta Falcons
A third-round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 1979, Andrews rushed for 1,000 yards in his rookie season and never looked back. A four-time Pro Bowler, Andrews had his best year in 1983 when he has 331 carries for 1567 yards and seven TDs. That same year, he also caught 59 passes for 609 yards and another four TDs. Andrews would have been higher on this list, but injuries curtailed his career.
During three years at Auburn, Andrews rushed for 1,347 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. He also had 7 touchdowns, but Andrews was primarily used as a blocking fullback for Joe Cribbs and James Brooks. In the 1978 Georgia game that ended in a 22-22 tie, Andrews thought he scored a touchdown on the last play of the first half, but referees ruled him down at the half yard line. There were no replays back then.