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Auburn’s All-Time Top 10 NFL Players

By Chris Roush

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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6. Joe Cribbs, running back, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers

Drafted in the second round in 1980 by the Buffalo Bills, Cribbs rushed for more than 1000 yards in three of his first four NFL seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 1980, 1981 and 1983. His best year was in 1984 for the Birmingham Stallions when he led the USFL in rushing with 1467 yards. Cribbs returned to the NFL after his stint in the rival league, but he never made the Pro Bowl again.

Cribbs also rushed for more than 1,000 yards in his 1978 and 1979 seasons at Auburn, and he finished his Tiger career with 34 rushing touchdowns. He was the 1979 SEC Player of the Year and led the league in rushing touchdowns in 1978 and 1979. Cribbs also returned punts and kickoffs at Auburn.

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