RB: Is Tank Bigsby Leaving Auburn And Where Is He Going? Everything To Know

Publish date: 2024-05-08

It's been endless speculation about Auburn football for the past few weeks. So who is leaving, staying, and when will a new offensive coordinator be appointed?

Cartavious "Tank" Bigsby was a running back for the Auburn Tigers in the National Football League.

Bigsby went to Hogansville, Georgia's Callaway High School. He rushed for 1,636 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior and 2,221 yards and 22 as a junior. He has committed to playing college football at Auburn University.

247 Sports ranked him as the 7th best overall recruit in Georgia, and Rivals ranked him as the top running back in the country.

RB: Is Tank Bigsby Leaving Auburn?

With Bo Nix's declaration that he will enter the transfer portal, all eyes have turned to sophomore running back Tank Bigsby, reportedly weighing his options after the regular season concluded.

After numerous reports confirming Bigsby's decision to stay or leave the Auburn football program, several insiders, including Jake Crain of the Jboy Show and Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live, indicate that the running back has been persuaded to return for the 2022 season.

Beautiful play call on the screen pass to Tank Bigsby. Tank picks up 51 yards. Auburn would get a chip shot FG out of this drive from Ben Patton.

HOUSTON 10
AUBURN 3

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— CFB Blitz (@BlitzCfb) December 28, 2021

Bigsby, along with seniors Zakoby McClain and Roger McCreary, did not show up to practice for the bowl game this morning, raising speculation that he would transfer.

However, according to Justin Hokanson, Bigsby will not enter the transfer portal and remain on the Plains after meeting with Auburn football's coaching staff today.

Where Is Tank Bigsby Going?

It's likely that firing former offensive coordinator Mike Bobo had lot to do with convincing Tank Bigsby of the vision. 

After seeing the star running back on the sidelines in crucial situations last season, it's clear that Bigsby wants to be on team where he can make an impact.  

Auburn showed a split back set with Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter on 4th-and-3 before Houston called a timeout

— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) December 28, 2021
  With new offense on the way to the Plains, it's clear that the coaches have persuaded Bigsby that he will be an essential part of the Tigers' success to keep him from leaving. 

The RB is expected to make public announcement later tonight.

Tank Bigsby Net Worth Revealed

Tank's salary has not yet been revealed and is still being reviewed.

His contract determines a football player's salary. A player's salary is determined by his popularity, experience, and skills.
A college footballer's annual salary ranges from $50,000 to $100,000.

Beautiful play call on the screen pass to Tank Bigsby. Tank picks up 51 yards. Auburn would get a chip shot FG out of this drive from Ben Patton.

HOUSTON 10
AUBURN 3

pic.twitter.com/0zYKpKIMwt

— CFB Blitz (@BlitzCfb) December 28, 2021

Tank is earning what an average footballer would make based on his lifestyle.

Aside from that, Tank's net worth has not been verified and is still being investigated.

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