
C.J. Tolbert brings Auburn a physical, multi-dimensional back with proven explosiveness
C.J. Tolbert is worth watching because Auburn’s own roster history shows he flashed real burst and production as a runner, highlighted by being the 2018 A-Day offensive MVP with 137 rushing yards, a 79-yard gain, and two touchdowns, while ESPN lists him as a former Auburn running back with 15 career carries for 51 yards at the college level.[1][2] His differentiator is versatility and toughness: Auburn’s bio notes special-teams value and early-game contributions, and his background as a productive Alabama prep QB/RB points to an athlete who can handle contact, space, and scheme variation.[1][3]