
Missouri’s bruising, record-setting workhorse from the early 2000s
In the 2003 season, Zack Abron was a load to bring down for Missouri, rushing for 1,155 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 26 receptions, which helped him finish his Tigers career with 3,198 rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns. The big differentiator was volume-plus-grit: he thrived as a true feature back, improved his yards per carry from 3.6 as a freshman to 5.3 as a senior, and became one of Mizzou’s all-time production engines. If you want a proven, physical, every-down runner with reliable hands, Abron fits the bill.