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 Quarterback Rankings

(SportsIllustrated.com)

1.  Tyler Wilson - Arkansas

Many people have Matt Barkley as the top QB in this year's class, but I'm not buying that at the moment.  Wilson is more athletic and has a better arm than Barkley.  Barkley's statistics are a little better but remember that Wilson competes in the SEC West and has only a year of experience.  Scouts will get to see what Wilson is made of this year as he has a new coach and a new group of receivers.

2.  Matt Barkley - USC

The best quarterback and the best overall player according to many experts is Barkley.  Although I have him below Wilson, Barkley is a more polished NFL prospect.  He has been the starting QB at USC since his freshman year and could have pushed Robert Griffin for the #2 pick if he would have left for the Draft.  Barkley's greatest strengths are his intangibles, leadership, and overall character.

3.  Logan Thomas* - Virginia Tech

The junior quarterback has been compared to the likes of Cam Newton, Josh Freeman, Tim Tebow, and Robert Griffin.  Thomas isn't on that level right now, but with an elite physique (6'6 and over m260 pounds) he could end up being the top pick in the Draft.  Thomas is a freak athlete and is "raw", but has tremendous upside.

4.  Tyler Bray* - Tennessee

Bray and Thomas are alike in that they both aren't finished products.  Bray has ideal height at 6'6 and an absolute cannon for an arm.  Bray isn't close to the being the overall athlete that Thomas is (Bray needs to add a lot of bulk), but is the better passer.  Like Thomas, Bray could end up being the top selection if he has a great season and improves his maturity (been compared to Matt Leinart).

5.  Landry Jones - Oklahoma

Landry Jones, I believe, will be a solid quarterback in the NFL.  He is a low ceiling, high floor type of guy.  Jones has been a winner at Oklahoma, but he has struggled at times especially after losing Ryan Broyles last year.  If he can improve his decision making, Jones can make himself a top 15 pick.