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==College career== |
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Bigsby took over as Auburn's starting running back his freshman year in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2020/10/tank-bigsby-bringing-the-wood-running-angry-and-already-living-up-to-his-name.html|title=Tank Bigsby 'running angry,' already living up to name|date=October 15, 2020|website=al}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2020/08/freshman-tank-bigsby-hungry-to-contribute-in-auburns-backfield.html|title=Freshman Tank Bigsby 'hungry' to contribute at RB|date=August 26, 2020|website=al}}</ref> He had his first 100-yard game against Georgia, rushing for 146 yards on 20 carries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lagrangenews.com/2020/10/04/auburns-tank-bigsby-shines-in-loss-to-georgia/|title=Auburn's Tank Bigsby shines in loss to Georgia|date=October 4, 2020|website=LaGrange Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2020/10/12/auburn-football-running-back-tank-bigsby-cadillac-williams-breakout-arkansas/3591817001/|title='Running like Cadillac': Tank Bigsby looks like next workhorse Auburn football RB|first=Josh|last=Vitale|website=The Montgomery Advertiser}}</ref> Bigsby finished the season averaging 6.0 yards per carry for a total of 834 yards and was voted the [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Freshman of the Year|SEC Newcomer/Freshman of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429013/tank-bigsby|title=Tank Bigsby|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2020 |title=2020 SEC Football Awards, All-SEC Team Announced |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/30577316/2020-sec-football-awards-all-sec-team-announced |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=SEC Sports}}</ref> In 2021, Bigsby would improve upon his strong freshman season and would rush for 1,099 yards and ten touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tank Bigsby 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tank-bigsby-1/gamelog/2021 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Bigsby took over as Auburn's starting running back his freshman year in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2020/10/tank-bigsby-bringing-the-wood-running-angry-and-already-living-up-to-his-name.html|title=Tank Bigsby 'running angry,' already living up to name|date=October 15, 2020|website=al}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2020/08/freshman-tank-bigsby-hungry-to-contribute-in-auburns-backfield.html|title=Freshman Tank Bigsby 'hungry' to contribute at RB|date=August 26, 2020|website=al}}</ref> He had his first 100-yard game against [[2020 Georgia Bulldogs football team|Georgia]], rushing for 146 yards on 20 carries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lagrangenews.com/2020/10/04/auburns-tank-bigsby-shines-in-loss-to-georgia/|title=Auburn's Tank Bigsby shines in loss to Georgia|date=October 4, 2020|website=LaGrange Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2020/10/12/auburn-football-running-back-tank-bigsby-cadillac-williams-breakout-arkansas/3591817001/|title='Running like Cadillac': Tank Bigsby looks like next workhorse Auburn football RB|first=Josh|last=Vitale|website=The Montgomery Advertiser}}</ref> Bigsby finished the season averaging 6.0 yards per carry for a total of 834 yards and was voted the [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Freshman of the Year|SEC Newcomer/Freshman of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429013/tank-bigsby|title=Tank Bigsby|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2020 |title=2020 SEC Football Awards, All-SEC Team Announced |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/30577316/2020-sec-football-awards-all-sec-team-announced |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=SEC Sports}}</ref> In 2021, Bigsby would improve upon his strong freshman season and would rush for 1,099 yards and ten touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tank Bigsby 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tank-bigsby-1/gamelog/2021 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Revision as of 18:44, 8 August 2023
 Bigsby in 2023 | |
| No. 4 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 30, 2001 LaGrange, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Callaway (Hogansville, Georgia) |
| College: | Auburn (2020–2022) |
| NFL draft: | 2023 / round: 3 / pick: 88 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Cartavious "Tank" Bigsby (born August 30, 2001) is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.
Early years
Bigsby attended Callaway High School in Hogansville, Georgia. As a senior he rushed for 1,636 yards with 27 touchdowns and as a junior had 2,221 yards and 22 touchdowns.[1][2] He committed to Auburn University to play college football.[3][4] He was ranked as the 7th overall recruit in the state of Georgia by 247 Sports, and was ranked as the nation’s top running back by Rivals.[5]
College career
Bigsby took over as Auburn's starting running back his freshman year in 2020.[6][7] He had his first 100-yard game against Georgia, rushing for 146 yards on 20 carries.[8][9] Bigsby finished the season averaging 6.0 yards per carry for a total of 834 yards and was voted the SEC Newcomer/Freshman of the Year.[10][11] In 2021, Bigsby would improve upon his strong freshman season and would rush for 1,099 yards and ten touchdowns.[12]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+5⁄8 in (1.82 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.45 s | 1.58 s | 2.50 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
21 reps | |||
| Sources:[13][14] | ||||||||||||
Bigsby was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round, 88th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[15]
References
- ^ Stultz, Brian (2019-12-18). "Auburn football: What to know about 5-star RB signee Tank Bigsby". Auburn Wire. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Eckleberry, Kevin (August 8, 2019). "Callaway's Bigsby to announce decision". LaGrange Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "5-star Auburn RB signee has big goal". al. January 3, 2020.
- ^ "4-star running back Tank Bigsby commits to Auburn". al. August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Tank Bigsby - Football". Auburn University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Tank Bigsby 'running angry,' already living up to name". al. October 15, 2020.
- ^ "Freshman Tank Bigsby 'hungry' to contribute at RB". al. August 26, 2020.
- ^ "Auburn's Tank Bigsby shines in loss to Georgia". LaGrange Daily News. October 4, 2020.
- ^ Vitale, Josh. "'Running like Cadillac': Tank Bigsby looks like next workhorse Auburn football RB". The Montgomery Advertiser.
- ^ "Tank Bigsby". ESPN.com.
- ^ "2020 SEC Football Awards, All-SEC Team Announced". SEC Sports. December 22, 2020. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Tank Bigsby 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Tank Bigsby Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Tank Bigsby College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Oehser, John (April 28, 2023). "NFL Draft Round 3, Pick 88 Overall: Bigsby is the Selection". Jaguars.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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