The Arkansas football team lost a lot of pieces from their 2023 roster. A lot of pieces.
Unfortunately for the rest of the SEC, the biggest are back. Quarterback KJ Jefferson is a dark horse for a Heisman Trophy. And running back Rocket Sanders may just be, too.
The Razorbacks’ rising junior ran for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns last year, making him one of only two backs in the SEC who reached quadruple digits in yards rushing and double digits in rushing touchdowns.
Such a season in 2023 would move him into fourth all-time in Arkansas history in yards and a tie for seventh in rushing touchdowns. Sanders would, in theory, have another season of eligibility to go for gold in both, too.
In other words, the man they call Rocket is already one of the best in school history.
But where does he land nationally heading into 2023? ESPN ranked its Top 10 running backs in the nation earlier in the week and Sanders checked in as the No. 2 back in the SEC.
Surprised? Well, let’s take a look all of them.
Sep 3, 2022; Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. (3) runs from Liberty Flames cornerback Chris Megginson (4) in the second half at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Liberty won in overtime, 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Last year: 228 carries, 1,382 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns; 20 receptions, 219 receiving yards
Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) stiff arms a defender. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 45-38 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.
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Last year: 154 carries, 990 yards, nine touchdowns; 13 receptions, 144 yards
Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley (1) leaps over Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) during the first half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen…
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