Auburn Football: 5 Greatest Players in College's History

Auburn University has been competing in football since the 1890s. Since then the program has established itself as one of the most historic programs in the sport. The Tigers have won two national championships, and are almost always competitive in the brutal SEC. Not to mention, their bitter rivalries with Alabama, The Iron Bowl, is one of the fiercest in college football.

Of course, some of the greatest college football players ever have donned the Auburn uniform. In fact, there are so many great Auburn players that it's difficult to narrow the list down to just five. But that's exactly what we're doing today!

Before we get to the list itself, though, it's important to note that we are only judging these players on their time at Auburn. We'll still mention their careers after they left the school, but it won't contribute to the rankings at all.

Additionally, we have a couple of honorable mentions to hand out. Carnell “Cadillac” Williams (2001-04) is Auburn's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns and second in rushing yards behind the player who will obviously be No. 1 on this list. Cornerback Carlos Rogers (2001-04) locked down opposing receivers throughout his college career, even winning the Jim Thorpe Award in his senior season.

With that said, here are the top five greatest players in Auburn football history.

5. DT Tracy Rocker, 1985-88

A 2004 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Tracy Rocker has earned his spot as the best defender in Auburn history. Over his four year career, Rocker racked up 354 tackles and 21 sacks, ranking seventh and fourth in school history, respectively. He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection, a two-time All-American and became the first SEC player to ever win the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award in the same season in 1988.

Even after his playing career, Rocker continues to leave his mark on Auburn football. He spent two seasons as the Tigers' defensive line coach in 2009 and 2010, helping them win the national championship in the latter year. Today, Rocker holds the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles.

4. WR Terry Beasley, 1969-71

More than 50 years after his college career ended, Terry Beasley still stands as the greatest receiver in Auburn history. He is the Tigers' all-time leader in receiving yards with 2,507 and receiving touchdowns with 29. He led the SEC in all major receiving stats in 1970 and 1971, earning All-American selections in both seasons.

Beasley is not just an Auburn legend, but a college football legend too. He is one of only three Tigers to have his number retired, and he earned a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Beasley formed half of one of college football's best duos in the early 70s, along with the next player on the list.