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                                           EDUBB9197'S Top Rb's Of '07

1. Darren Mcfadden, Junior, Arkansas - The most dangerous player in the country. Is a threat to take it to the house anytime he has the ball in his hands. He will help Arkansas compete for the SEC title as well as the National title. He is the Heisman favorite. Will be a top 5 pick, and maybe the number one overall pick in next year's draft.

2. Steve Slaton, Junior, West Virginia - Arguably the second best tailback in the country. He will contend for the most rushing yards in NCAA. Slaton is also recognized for his receiving skills. Very quick, and breakaway speed is an understatement. He gives West Virginia the edge over the Big East. Look for the Mountaineers to contend for the National title. He is a major threat to the Heisman, as well as being a future top 20 pick in the draft.

3. Felix Jones, Junior, Arkansas - It was hard putting him behind Slaton. If it wasn't for Mcfadden, everyone would have him just as high as Slaton. He is the same type of back McFadden is, and pretty much the same size. He'll have a monster season running the ball as well as getting returns. He solidifies the best 1-2 punch in college ball, and will help Arkansas contend for the SEC, and National title. He will be overshadowed by Mcfadden for any Heisman talk. Is a top 20 prospect in next year's draft.

4. Mike Hart, Senior, Michigan - The most dependable running back in College football makes the top 5. He has not fumbled since 2004. That is three years folks. He doesn't run for the big ones, but will get you 5 yards every time. He is the motor of the Michigan Offense. He will guide Michigan's studded offense to a Big Ten title, and keep them alive in the national title game hunt. He has a better shot to win the Heisman then Henne. Hart is a first round prospect in next year's draft.

5. Ray Rice, Junior, Rutgers - The best player Rutgers has ever had is strapping up again for his junior year. He came in second in the NCAA in rushing (1794), and helped his team reach its second bowl ever in its 100-some odd year history. He is the only hope Rutgers has at a winning season. If he goes down, so does Rutgers' Big East hopes and their BCS game talk. He is a serious Heisman contender. Rice is a borderline first round talent in next years draft.

6. Pj Hill, Sophmore, Wisconsin -The biggest back on the top 10 list has arrived at 222 pounds. He is what the Big-Ten is all about, power running. He Burst onto the scene last year as a freshmen and rushed for over 1,500 yards. The Badger's season is all on him. If they go undefeated, then he will be a Heisman canidate. Hill is a first round talent.

7. Ian Johnson, Junior, Boise State - He stole everyones' hearts when he scored the winning touchdown, and proposed to that chick. Johnson put up disgusting numbers last year. I would have put him higher except he is really not better then the guys on top of him. He does deserve this spot, and will show it again this year while he guides Boise State to a Possible WAC title and a nice bowl game. His chances for the Heisman are slim to none. He has the talent to make it in the NFL.

8. James Davis, Junior, Clemson - Get ready for a Clemson invasion on this list. He is the undisputed leader on the Tigers. He ran for over 1.100 yards and 17 tds as a sophmore. He has all the intangibles you want in a running back (vision, speed, quickness). Davis will help incoming freshmen quarterback Willy Korn through the transition. They will contend for the ACC title, and could sneak into BCS talks. Davis has no chance to win the Heisman, he is overshadowed by his backup. He is a first day talent in next year's draft.

9. CJ Spiller, Sophmore, Clemson - He completes the nation's second best tailback tandem. I was tempted to put him higher then Davis, but I let production speak for itself. Spiller burst on to the scene last season as a true freshmen when he gained 1,150 total yards and 12 td's. He is arguably the fastest player on this list. Displays quickness rivaled by little. He is a threat to take it to the house at any moment he has the ball. He should overtake the starting job by season's end. Spiller will help Clemson contend for the ACC and get into a nice bowl game (possible BCS). He has a better chance to be talked about in the Heisman race then Davis because of his explosive all-around game. He is a first round talent in next years draft.

10. Tashard Choice, Senior, Georgia Tech - He had a great junior year and no one knew because of Calvin Johnson. He is a Mike Hart type back. More quick then fast. Choice rushed for over 1,400 hundred yards and 12 touchdowns. He will carry a mediocre Tech to a respectable record and an alright bowl game. He has the ability to play in the NFL.

Others who merit consideration -1. Damion Fletcher, Sophmore, Southern Miss, 2 Jonathan Stewart, Junior, Oregon, 3. Brandon Ore, Junior, Virginia Tech