Derek Mason compares Kentucky's Benny Snell to recent star SEC rusher

Benny Snell has made quite the name for himself as Kentucky’s workhorse back this year, but that hasn’t stopped many from likening him to other former superstars at his position.

Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason added another comparison during his Tuesday press conference, saying Snell reminds him recent Georgia standout, Nick Chubb.

Mason calls RB Benny Snell a “violent” runner and compares him to former UGA RB Nick Chubb.

"You look at backs who are built like that and run the way he runs, it’s hard to bring him down."

— Zac Ellis (@ZacEllisVU) October 16, 2018

That’s high praise for Snell, who leads the SEC in rushing with 116.5 yards per game and is tied for second with eight touchdowns on the ground. The junior is considered a fringe Heisman Trophy contender after helping the Wildcats start 5-0 and make their first appearance in the AP Top 25 since 2007.

Chubb, meanwhile, topped 1,000 rushing yards in three of four seasons with the Bulldogs and would have likely done so in each year if not for a gruesome knee injury. A second-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in the most recent NFL draft, Chubb is already carving out a role despite serving as a backup.