College Football Recruiting 2013: The NFL Comparison for Each Top-10 RB

Last week, we took a look at the top-10 QB prospects for the class of 2013 and listed their NFL counterparts in terms of similar skill sets and play traits.

Today, we're going to continue this series and move on to the running backs. This is a pretty good crop, and these 10 guys on this list could be higher in any other class.

Here are the NFL comparisons to the 2013 top-10 RB prospects.

10. Kelvin Taylor

Taylor is a 5'10", 205-pound runner that is already the state of Florida's all-time leading rusher. That proves that he is productive and gets the most out of each and every carry.

He shows solid speed, great agility, instincts and some jump-cut ability. His run strength is solid, and he can break a tackle or two for you.

He reminds some of Arian Foster. 

9. Dontre Wilson

Wilson is a 5'10", 180-pounder that has a ton of speed and quickness. He's a menace to a front seven because he is so quick and agile.

You give Wilson some space and you're really asking for trouble. He's dangerous on the perimeter and will go inside if he's forced.

I liken him to Jamaal Charles. 

8. Ryan Green

Green is a speedster from Florida that goes in the 5'11", 195-pound range. He can explode and bulk up and go with the best of them.

He's dangerous in space and can jump to the second level with ease. I'd also love to use him on screens and in the short passing game, too.

He reminds me of LeSean McCoy. 

7. Greg Bryant

Bryant is a 5'11", 200-pound running back that can attack downhill in a flash. He runs hard and has the traits of a potential bell-cow, complete college back.

What you also have to like about Bryant is that he has great hands. He can catch balls outside his frame and factor as more than a checkdown for a QB.

That sounds like Matt Forte, doesn't it? 

6. Justin Davis

Davis rushed for more than 2,300 yards and nearly 40 touchdowns as a junior and stands just about 6', 200 pounds.

His speed is solid, but he's isn't a track guy, per se. Yet he shows great run instincts, patience, quick feet, agility and a good feel for creases.

He's a one-cut guy that can be decisive at times and has a great burst through holes. He's in the mold of a Ryan Mathews. 

5. Keith Ford

Ford is a Texas back and goes 5'11", 200 pounds on the hoof. He has a solid, thick frame and great run strength.

Ford is quick to see a hole, skate through it and challenge linebackers to stop him on the second level. He flashes elusiveness to get around them and good speed to pick up gravy yards upfield. 

Ford reminds me of Frank Gore. 

4. Altee Tenpenny

Tenpenny is getting healthy, and the 6', 205-pounder has a chance to really do some damage at Alabama. He flashes great speed, quickness and natural run skills.

I think his legs are a little stronger than he gets credit for, and he'll be able to push some piles in Tuscaloosa. He has the traits of a bell-cow back.

I liken him to Fred Jackson. 

3. Derrick Henry

Henry stands a huge 6'3", 240 pounds, but he doesn't run a like a huge power back. Henry's game is actually about speed and athleticism.

He can move very well for such a large runner, has quick feet and excellent speed and is an imposing figure with the ball. His strength will continue to come along, and he could be a monster in college.

Henry's larger frame and athletic running style reminds me some of DeMarco Murray.

2. Thomas Tyner

Tyner's game is speed-based. Plain and simple. He's a 6' running back that weighs nearly 210 pounds, but wants to get to the perimeter and explode upfield.

He'll run inside, but he prefers getting to the edges, squaring his shoulders to the goal posts and flying to the end zone. He's about speed, speed and more speed.

He's a similar runner to Chris Johnson. 

1. Ty Isaac

Isaac is tall running back that stands 6'2" and weighs in the 220-pound range. He plays in a Wing-T style offense right now and has some rhythm in running inside.

However, Isaac's best trait is his speed. He's a dynamic back who is plenty fast and agile. Also, you have to like Isaac's hands and ability to factor heavily in the passing game.

He's a tall back who has a tendency to run a little upright, but he cuts well at full speed in similar fashion to Darren McFadden. 

Edwin Weathersby has worked in scouting/player personnel departments for three professional football teams, including the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Gladiators of the Arena League. He spent a year evaluating prep prospects and writing specific recruiting and scouting-content articles for Student Sports Football (now ESPN Rise-HS). A syndicated scout and writer, he's also contributed to WeAreSC.com, GatorBait.net and Diamonds in the Rough Inc., a college football and NFL Draft magazine.