Ranking the Top 5 Florida Gator Running Backs of All-Time

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida Gators Matt Jones running back Matt Jones runs with the ball in a drill during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

In the 2015 NFL Draft, Florida Gators running back Matt Jones was taken 95th overall in the third round by the Washington Redskins. With his selection, Jones became the 25th Gator running back to be drafted and the second highest since Fred Taylor went ninth overall in the 1998 NFL Draft.

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Florida has had a plethora of great running backs come through the program and today I will be ranking the top-5 running backs to ever play for the Orange and Blue.

Take a quick look at the best of the rest below and then join me as we travel back in time to revisit some of the greatest rushers in Florida football history.

Honorable Mention: DeShawn Wynn (2003-2006), Chris Rainey (2007-2011), Jeff Demps (2008-2011), Mike Gillislee (2009-2012)

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