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.

2013 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings

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1.  David Amerson* - North Carolina State

Amerson is the unanimous top eligible corner in this year's draft.  I have yet to seen a source that doesn't have him at the top.  Amerson has elite height for a corner at 6'3 and also possesses lengthy arms.  He is excellent in the air as he came down with an ACC record, 13 interceptions in one year.  Amerson has been starting for NCSU since his freshman year and was an All-American last year as a sophomore.

2.  Xavier Rhodes* - Florida State

Rhodes has great size and athleticism for a corner at 6'2/217.  He is effective at jamming receivers and plays very physical game.  Rhodes had a breakout year in 2010 which resulted in him being named the ACC Rookie Defensive Player of the Year.  With high expectations in 2011, Rhoades had a disappointing year but still has the talent and ability of a first-round pick.

3.  Johnthan Banks - Mississippi State

Banks is a solid corner who has started for Mississippi State for three years.  He has a lot of natural instincts but needs to add some weight to his 6'2/185 frame.  He has been named to several preseason All-American teams for the 2013 season.

4.  Dee Milliner - Alabama

Milliner was overshadowed by Dre Kirkpatrick last year, but he'll have his chance this year to showcase his skills against the opponent's best receivers.  I'm expecting a breakout year for Milliner who has great speed and plays with an attacking mentality.

5.  Carrington Byndom* - Texas

Byndom proved to be one of the best, if not the best, cornerbacks in the Big 12 last year as only a sophomore.  With Texas having a great defense this year, expect Byndom to get a lot more attention.