There can be many factors for a running back to have a poor yards before contact clip. The scheme could have faults, he could lack vision, the defense could consistently stack the box, or his line could straight up suck. All five of the rushers on this list had the five worst yards per carry averages in the SEC. So regardless of WHY a back experiences contact early on, it is proven it can hinder a good output. Here were the Top 5 rushers that ran with the least amount of cushion last regular season: