The #63 Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast shares the journey of former NFL Star running back Ben Tate. He attended Auburn University, where he was voted Team and Offensive MVP his senior year. He earned AP second-team All-SEC honors. He was drafted in the 2nd round in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans with the 58th overall pick. The former Auburn University star shined in his final college season. He gain 1362 yards on 263 carries with 10 touchdowns. At Auburn he received Freshman All-American Honorable Mention from The Sporting News.
Tate's sophomore season was a strong one, leading the Tigers in rushing with 903 yards. As a junior he was named to several Pre-Season Teams. As a senior he gained 1,362 yards on 263 carries with 10 touchdowns. Tate finished as Auburn’s 5th on the career rushing list, behind Auburn greats Bo Jackson, Carnell Williams, James Brooks, and Joe Cribbs. He rushed for 3321 yards on 678 carries, scoring 24 touchdowns. Ben attended Stephen Decatur High School until his junior year
As a junior, he set the Maryland state single-season rushing record with 2,886 yards and 41 touchdowns, averaging 221.4 yards per game. His performance earned him first-team All-state honors
As a senior he attended Snow Hill High School.
He ran for 2,069 yards and 21 touchdowns, averaging 12.9 yards per carry while leading Snow Hill to a state runner-up finish.
For your senior year performance, He was awarded the Gatorade State Player of the year and was a consensus All-state pick.