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Georgia tailbacks Nick Chubb (27) and Sony Michel enter their final season in Athens.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Georgia tailbacks Nick Chubb (27) and Sony Michel enter their final season in Athens.
By AJC Sports
July 28, 2017

It’s arguable if anyone better than Herschel Walker to has suited up for the Bulldogs.

But Georgia has had some elite runners before and since.

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From 1976 to 1992, Georgia had nine seasons where a running back ran for 1,000 yards. It would take 15 years before Georgia fans would see another 1,000-yard rusher.

And one on this list still has a chance to set records in Athens. Vote your favorites up.

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