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1. De'Anthony Thomas, Oregon
Not exactly the best "pure" back in this group but has the most elite tool with his gamebreaking speed. When put into the right system, raw physical ability trumps all else at this position. Fuck intangibles, this here all about tangibles.
2. Lache Seastrunk, Baylor
Impressive career renaissance after leaving his original school, Oregon, amidst the fallout of Willie Lyles-gate. Always had the quicks, but he's up to 205 pounds now so we're talking about the total package.
3. TJ Yeldon, Alabama
In my nightmares he slips out of the backfield undetected, catches a quick dump pass and bursts through the secondary and into the end zone. He will shine as the lead back in Tuscaloosa this fall.
4. Todd Gurley, Georgia
The thumper in the two-pronged Georgia running attack, the thunder to Keith Marshall's lightning, and a key cog in a well balanced and experienced offense, he should follow up his productive freshman campaign with more #huge numbers.
5. Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona
College football's leading rusher in 2012, seems like a safe bet to put up another great year, but he toted the rock 303 times as a junior. That's a lot of mileage to pack on a modest sized chassis.
6. Jeremy Hill, LSU
Say what you will about his off-field troubles, but this kid is the most complete back to play for the Tigers since Cecil Collins, who, say what you will about his off-field troubles, but ....
7. Antonio Andrews, WKU
Big ole son of a gun who can really do it all. Led all returning CFB players in yards from scrimmage last year. Toted the rock 25+ times in 9 different games, and also found time to grab 37 receptions (432 yards). Think Petrino's not gonna ride this guy?
8. Dri Archer, Kent State
The anti-workhorse, a guy who only needs 10-12 carries to get his. This lil bugger put up some stupid YPC figures last year, shit like 11-carries-for-222 and 17-for-241 and shit. Yeah. Finished with an even 9.0 ypc on the season.
9. Silas Redd, USC
The 2012 production wasn't quite where we expected it to be based on his name, but maybe his second year with Lane will unlock the rest of that talent.
10. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
I-BACK HUSKER FOOTBALL BABY!
Honorable mention:
Duke Johnson, Miami
James White, Wisconsin
Keith Marshall, Georgia
LeDarious Perkins, Mississippi State
Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
Not exactly the best "pure" back in this group but has the most elite tool with his gamebreaking speed. When put into the right system, raw physical ability trumps all else at this position. Fuck intangibles, this here all about tangibles.
2. Lache Seastrunk, Baylor
Impressive career renaissance after leaving his original school, Oregon, amidst the fallout of Willie Lyles-gate. Always had the quicks, but he's up to 205 pounds now so we're talking about the total package.
3. TJ Yeldon, Alabama
In my nightmares he slips out of the backfield undetected, catches a quick dump pass and bursts through the secondary and into the end zone. He will shine as the lead back in Tuscaloosa this fall.
4. Todd Gurley, Georgia
The thumper in the two-pronged Georgia running attack, the thunder to Keith Marshall's lightning, and a key cog in a well balanced and experienced offense, he should follow up his productive freshman campaign with more #huge numbers.
5. Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona
College football's leading rusher in 2012, seems like a safe bet to put up another great year, but he toted the rock 303 times as a junior. That's a lot of mileage to pack on a modest sized chassis.
6. Jeremy Hill, LSU
Say what you will about his off-field troubles, but this kid is the most complete back to play for the Tigers since Cecil Collins, who, say what you will about his off-field troubles, but ....
7. Antonio Andrews, WKU
Big ole son of a gun who can really do it all. Led all returning CFB players in yards from scrimmage last year. Toted the rock 25+ times in 9 different games, and also found time to grab 37 receptions (432 yards). Think Petrino's not gonna ride this guy?
8. Dri Archer, Kent State
The anti-workhorse, a guy who only needs 10-12 carries to get his. This lil bugger put up some stupid YPC figures last year, shit like 11-carries-for-222 and 17-for-241 and shit. Yeah. Finished with an even 9.0 ypc on the season.
9. Silas Redd, USC
The 2012 production wasn't quite where we expected it to be based on his name, but maybe his second year with Lane will unlock the rest of that talent.
10. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
I-BACK HUSKER FOOTBALL BABY!
Honorable mention:
Duke Johnson, Miami
James White, Wisconsin
Keith Marshall, Georgia
LeDarious Perkins, Mississippi State
Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
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