After boasting five 1,000-yard running backs in 2025, the Southeastern Conference has a plethora of talented newcomers and returning veterans at the position looking to increase that total this season.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Ole Miss' Kewan Lacy led the league with two of the best campaigns the conference has seen at the position in a long time. Both eclipsed 1,500 yards on the ground and more than 15 rushing touchdowns for their respective squads last year.
Meanwhile, transfers like Raleek Brown (Texas), CJ Baxter (Kentucky) and Dilin Jones (LSU) are looking to make their mark for their new teams, as they face the first nine-game schedule in SEC history.
The conference is stacked with talent at the position who give defensive coordinators nightmares on film, but there is only room for one running back on the throne.
Here are the top-10 SEC running backs entering the 2026 season:
#season #back #southeastern
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Ole Miss' Kewan Lacy led the league with two of the best campaigns the conference has seen at the position in a long time. Both eclipsed 1,500 yards on the ground and more than 15 rushing touchdowns for their respective squads last year.
Meanwhile, transfers like Raleek Brown (Texas), CJ Baxter (Kentucky) and Dilin Jones (LSU) are looking to make their mark for their new teams, as they face the first nine-game schedule in SEC history.
The conference is stacked with talent at the position who give defensive coordinators nightmares on film, but there is only room for one running back on the throne.
Here are the top-10 SEC running backs entering the 2026 season:
#season #back #southeastern
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