2013 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings

(Courtesy: South Carolina Athletics)

1.  Marcus Lattimore* - South Carolina

After a fantastic freshman year in which he rushed for about 1200 yards and 17 TDs, Lattimore's sophomore campaign didn't go as planned.  His year ended when he suffered a knee injury against Mississippi State.  He was having another great year, averaging 4.8 per carry (only .2 off from his freshman year) and had already rushed for 10 TDs.  If Lattimore bounces back with another nice year, he seems to be a lock for a first-round selection.

2.  Knile Davis* - Arkansas

After missing all of last year, some may have forgotten about Davis.  Davis had a better year statistically than Lattimore did in 2010.  However, he doesn't quite have the tools that makes him as good as Lattimore.  If he stays healthy, he should end up as the second-best prospect eligible.

3.  Joseph Randle* - Oklahoma State

Joseph Randle is so underrated.  I'm very high on him and believe that he'll be jumping up the boards after this year.  Randle, who played in Oklahoma State's air raid offense, still managed to gain over 1200 yards and 24 TDs.  Expect even more from Randle this year as they lose Weeden, Blackmon, Cooper, and start a freshman QB.

4.  Montee Ball - Wisconsin

We all know the year Ball had last year as he ended up being a Heisman finalist.  I'm concerned that much of his success was because of his dynamite offensive line blocking for him last year and maybe not because of his talent.  John Clay, who also had a great career running the ball at Wisconsin (granted, not as good as Ball's), has done nothing in the NFL so far.

5.  Eddie Lacy* - Alabama
Expect a breakout year from Eddie Lacy this year.  Lacy should continue the string of great running backs at Alabama with Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, and now him.  While he may not be on the other two's levels, he still is an NFL caliber back.