In order to measure the SEC’s best running backs in 2016, SDS updates a fresh top 10 each Monday. The criteria involves a mix of talent, recent past performance, 2016 production and outlook.

Here’s how the top 10 looks after Week 3.

10. Jalen Hurd, Tennessee: Other than a powerful 28-yard rumble that featured a mighty stiff-arm, it was another quiet day for Hurd as No. 15 Tennessee held off Ohio 28-19. When you take away that run, the junior averaged a measly 2.4 yards per carry. I know his offensive line has been dreadful so far, but that’s a problem plaguing every SEC team and many nationwide. To make matters worse, talented backup Alvin Kamara — who outgained Hurd on four fewer rushes on Saturday — received more carries against the Bobcats than he did in the first two games combined, and quarterback Josh Dobbs is as big a factor in the Volunteers’ running game as Hurd. With a diminishing number of touches and not much in the way of production, Hurd may fall out of these rankings altogether.

This week: 15 carries, 61 yards, 1 touchdown
Season: 65 carries, 270 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 receptions, 7 yards

9. Kerryon Johnson, Auburn: Johnson added a touchdown to his season total, but his numbers were otherwise dwarfed by teammate Kamryn Pettway’s in Auburn’s 29-16 loss to Texas A&M. Though 4 yards a carry is nothing to scoff at in an SEC matchup, Pettway simply did more with his touches than Johnson did. Johnson isn’t necessarily trending downward, but Pettway’s rise over the last two weeks is damaging his place in these rankings (not that coach Gus Malzahn particularly cares). You can find our entry for Pettway below, and expect these two Tigers backs to continue jostling for position here throughout the season.

This week: 15 carries, 60 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 receptions, -2 yards
Season: 56 carries, 278 yards, 4 touchdowns; 4 receptions, 2 yards

8. Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M: Right when I hop on the Keith Ford bandwagon, Williams rears his head. He made an Auburn defender look absolutely silly during his 89-yard touchdown run before breaking the tackles of two others, helping No. 17 Texas A&M pull away for a 29-16 win at Auburn. The elusive freshman was also in the mix in the Aggies’ passing game with three catches, and it’s clear offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone wants to get the ball in his hands. Williams’ stock in these rankings is bolstered by Ford’s poor showing (10 carries, 28 yards) and the fact that the junior is nearly being out-rushed by quarterback Trevor Knight on four fewer carries. Ford has the edge in touchdowns, but Williams is a home-run threat every time he touches the ball.

This week: 8 carries, 127 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 receptions, 30 yards
Season: 28 carries, 236 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 receptions, 52 yards

7. Kamryn Pettway, Auburn: When Malzahn two weeks ago swore Pettway would get more involved in the offense, it wasn’t typical coachspeak. After receiving no touches in the season opener against Clemson, the sophomore has rushed for 7.9 yards a pop on 35 carries in Malzahn’s diverse offense. The loss to Texas A&M went down as his second straight 100-yard game, and his 20 carries were a career-high, signaling an upward trend for the 240-pound back. Kerryon Johnson is still the team’s leading rusher and has four touchdowns, but Pettway is just three yards shy of his mark on 21 fewer carries.

This week: 20 carries, 123 yards, 1 touchdown
Season: 35 carries, 275, 1 touchdown; 1 reception, 5 yards

6. Stanley “Boom” Williams, Kentucky: Neck spasms be damned. Williams went down with the injury late in the first quarter of Kentucky’s 62-42 win against New Mexico State but returned to rush for a career-high 181 yards. A big chunk of that total came on a 63-yard touchdown scamper before the neck spasms, but he still finished at better than 10 yards per carry. Yes, Benjamin Snell finished with four touchdowns to Williams’ one, but all those scores came on goal-line situations for the 220-pound freshman. If the Wildcats want to maintain any consistency offensively, feeding Williams is a good place to start.

This week: 18 carries, 181 yards, 1 touchdown
Season: 43 carries, 341 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 receptions, 23 yards

5. Damien Harris, Alabama: Harris is slowly creating separation from classmate Bo Scarbrough (16 carries to just seven on Saturday) as the closest thing to a feature back Alabama will have this year. Scarbrough’s fumble as the No. 1 Crimson Tide was running out the clock during its 48-43 win against No. 19 Ole Miss will probably widen that gap. The highlight of Harris’ day was a 67-yard run that showcased his vision, speed and strength despite the Rebels forcing him down at the 1-yard line. Scarbrough vultured that touchdown on the goal line, but Harris later scored from 1 yard out to give Alabama an 11-point lead Ole Miss couldn’t overcome. Harris is making the most of his carries (9.1 yards per rush) in a diverse Tide rushing attack, and that bodes well going forward.

This week: 16 carries, 144 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 receptions, 1 yard
Season: 36 carries, 327 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 receptions, 15 yards

4. Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt: Webb didn’t have a great week, but he’s still the SEC’s surprise rushing leader three weeks through the season. Georgia Tech dominated Vanderbilt in all phases for a 38-7 win, and Webb suffered for it. He averaged only 3.8 yards per carry after rushing for 6.3 yards a pop during the first two weeks, and that’s a downward trend that could continue as the Commodores transition into SEC play. It’s encouraging to see Webb still involved in the passing game, but his overall upside is limited by the team for which he plays.

This week: 18 carries, 69 yards; 2 receptions, 15 yards
Season: 67 carries, 377 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6 receptions, 38 yards

3. Rawleigh Williams III, Arkansas: Williams continues to be a revelation for the Razorbacks, who benefitted from his second 100-yard outing this season (he was four yards shy of a third 100-yard game in Week 1). He scored twice as No. 24 Arkansas blasted Texas State 42-3, romping to more than 6 yards per carry. His consistency has been a bright spot for coach Bret Bielema’s squad, which has always been predicated on running the football. Williams continues to get the lion’s share of carries ahead of Kody Walker, making him one of the SEC’s few bona fide stars at running back.

This week: 19 carries, 121 yards, 2 touchdowns
Season: 71 carries, 354 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 receptions, 15 yards

2. Nick Chubb, Georgia: The No. 16 Bulldogs pulled off a 28-27, comeback win at Missouri, but Chubb had little to do with it. He rushed for just 3.3 yards per carry on 19 touches as a stingy Tigers defense limited one of the early Heisman favorites. After running for more than 200 yards in the season opener against North Carolina, Chubb has gained less than 100 yards in the last two games, a downward trend that should continue unless his offensive line can get itself together in conference play. Backup Sony Michel received 12 touches against Missouri, which doesn’t bode well for Chubb’s stock in these standings. Two straight duds are enough for Chubb to surrender his spot at the top for now.

This week: 19 carries, 63 yards
Season: 71 carries, 365 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 reception, 12 yards

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU: Well, hey there, Leonard. Fournette returned to the field with much more gusto than he did in the season opener, even stiff-arming a 215-pound safety into oblivion. Though still clearly a bit hobbled by his lingering ankle injury, the junior showed flashes of his old self — literally throwing off defenders and racing through holes with his incredible blend of size and burst as the No. 20 Tigers held off Mississippi State for a 23-20 win. His two fumbles were concerning, but he otherwise ran like a man possessed on Saturday. The junior was particularly bruising on his pair of touchdowns, and while it wasn’t enough to inject him into the Heisman race, it’s certainly what LSU wanted to see out of its feature back as the Tigers try to salvage their season. Chubb’s regression over the past two weeks opened the door for Fournette to claim the No. 1 spot this week, but his placement in these rankings has much to do with his return to old form against the Bulldogs.

This week: 28 carries, 147 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 receptions, 27 yards
Season: 51 carries, 285 yards, 2 touchdowns; 7 receptions, 65 yards