The SEC's leading rusher and reigning Offensive Player of the Year has been invited to the NFL Combine.

Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson, who declared early for the NFL Draft following a breakout junior season, has received an invite to the NFL's annual scouting combine, his father Kerry Johnson told AL.com on Thursday.

Johnson is the fifth Auburn player expected to attend the event, which takes place from Feb. 27 to March 5 in Indianapolis. Safeties Stephen Roberts and Tray Matthews have both received invites, as has kicker Daniel Carlson. Offensive lineman Braden Smith said last month in a pre-NFL Draft diary for AL.com that he is also training for the Combine.

Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, leading the SEC in rushing yards and yards per game (115.92) despite two-plus games early in the season due to a hamstring injury and coping with rib and shoulder injuries late in the year.

The 6-foot, 212-pounder averaged 4.88 yards per carry and added 24 receptions for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also threw for one touchdown while finishing ninth in Heisman voting.

Johnson is currently training for the NFL at EXOS in Pensacola, Fla.

Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.