
Auburn’s rugged, explosive workhorse with proven SEC production
JaTarvious Whitlow made his name at Auburn as a physical, downhill runner who paired burst with contact balance, piling up 1,550 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns in his Auburn career; in the 2018 season he earned SEC All-Freshman honors after 787 rushing yards and six scores, then followed with 763 yards and 10 rushing TDs in 2019. He’s the kind of back who can punish tacklers, stay productive in volume, and deliver in big moments, though his college impact is tied to his Auburn-era production rather than current-team evaluation.