College Football Recruiting 2013: Ranking the Top 10 Offensive Playmakers

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It's early, but I figured we'd take a stab and rank the top 10 offensive players for the 2013 class right now. Of course, this board will more than likely dramatically change by the time we get to this point next year.

On this list, we have: a stronghold of wide receivers, a top-flight quarterback, a jack of all trades/ATH guy, a tight end and a couple top-level running backs.

Here we go.

10. Ty Isaac, RB

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Isaac is a 6'2", 220-pound RB from Illinois who can dazzle as a big back on short-yardage situations.

So why does he make this list, you ask?

He also has excellent speed and can take it to the house on the norm. Isaac is agile, quick and has very good hands as a receiver out of the backfield.

9. Ricky Seals-Jones, WR

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Seals-Jones is kind of similar to Kyle Prater, as a 6'5", 215-pound wide receiver who is just physically overwhelming. He possesses good build-up speed, a large catch radius and is a playmaker in the red zone.

He isn't sudden, but he can separate downfield and go over the top of cornerbacks to high-point balls with ease.

8. Altee Tenpenny, RB

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Tenpenny, an Alabama commit, stands 6'0" and weighs 205 pounds.

He has great play speed, is a natural leader and simply makes plays with the ball.

He uses a strong core and leg-drive to break tackles and run with power. He also uses his quick feet to make long runs. He's one of the best running backs in the country.

7. Shane Morris, QB

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Morris is the premier quarterback in the nation for now and is already headed for Michigan.

He's 6'3", 190 pounds and is a lucky lefty who will stay at home for his collegiate career.

Morris has pop and velocity in his arm and can push the ball deep with ease. I like the fact he can set up and fire anywhere at anytime. 

6. Derrick Griffin, WR

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Griffin is a 6'6", 215-pounder from Texas with great strength to beat press off the line. Despite his size, he has excellent balance to stay tight in his routes downfield and quickness to separate at his break.

He can snatch anything at its highest point and has solid leaping ability. Look for Griffin to be among the top WR prospects in the country over the next year.

5. Derrick Henry, RB

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If you thought Isaac was a big back, then take a look at Henry at 6'3", 235 pounds.

Henry is a bulldozer with a huge frame, thick legs, strong upper body and shockingly light feet and good speed.

He's headed for Georgia.

4. Adam Breneman, TE

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Breneman is a 6'5", 220-pound tight that is a natural pass-catching type, rather than a tough blocking guy. He can be used as a wide receiver, flex tight end, H-back and even a slot wide receiver.

He's the top tight end in the nation to me right now and I think he could stay there start to finish the next year.

3. Tyrone Swoopes, QB

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Swoopes is a 6'5", 220-pound quarterback form Texas. He boasts a great arm, can attack all levels and can escape the rush with athleticism and make great throws on the run. 

He also can dazzle as a runner and can menace a defense by commanding a spy on each key down in the mold of Jameis Winston. 

2. Robert Foster, WR

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Foster is a 6'2", 190-pounder out of Pennsylvania. He's as explosive as C-4 and flares off the line to eat up cushion in a hurry. He can take the top off a defense with speed and is a bit like Avery Johnson.

Scout.com already has him as a 5-star WR. 

1. Jalin Marshall, RB/ATH

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I have Marshall at the top of my list right now because he can play quarterback and running back. He stands 6'1", weighs 190 pounds and may be the top prospect in Ohio for 2013.

Marshall is a super athlete, has excellent speed, can break away from defenders and has great creativity with the football.

He's headed to Ohio State. 

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