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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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5. James Brooks, running back, San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals

Brooks was the youngest of the ABC (Andrews-Brooks-Cribbs) backfield trio at Auburn and was drafted in the first round in 1981 by the San Diego Chargers. He didn’t make the first of his four Pro Bowl appearances until 1986, however, when he was with the Cincinnati Bengals and leading the league in 5.3 yards per rushing attempt. Brooks also made the Pro Bowl in 1988, 1989 and 1990. He’s also the only Auburn running back to appear in a Super Bowl. His best rushing year was in 1989 when he ran 221 times for 1239 yards and seven TDs.

Brooks also rushed for 1,000 yards for Auburn in 1979, giving the Tigers two 1,000-yard rushers in the same season. In 1978, Brooks averaged a whopping 7.4 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns. He followed that season up with 1,314 rushing yards in 1980. Brooks also led the SEC in kick returns in 1977 and 1979.

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