Florida Football: Mount Rushmore of running backs

By Benjamin Henderson | Aug 13, 2022

Oct 1, 1988; Gainesville, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida Gators running back Emmitt Smith (22) in action against LSU at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports © Copyright USA TODAY Sports /

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Errict Rhett

This one is a no-brainer.

Rhett still stands as Florida’s all-time leading rusher with 4,163 yard rushing.

He is also one of only three players in the top 40 of Florida’s all-time rushing list to also have over 1,000 yards receiving in their career (1,230).

Rhett was a perfect fit for Steve Spurrier when Suprrier arrived in Gainesville in 1990 and Rhett’s “worst” season as a Gator was still 845 yards rushing, more than the majority of guys best season.

Rhett was drafted in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1994.

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