WDE24's Top 5 SEC RB's - Week 3

It's that time again. Feedback, insults, debate and disagreement are welcomed. They are usually more productive if you put homerism aside and provide info on who you think should be on the list, who should be left off and why. Please understand the criteria listed below for this list before responding.

As always this list chronicles the top SEC running backs by production on the field to date for the current season. Objective statistics are the primary criteria utilized in formulating this list, however, the statistics are set into context based on the quality of opponent upon which the statistics were accumulated. In some instances where the choice is close, a subjective eye test is also taken into account. However, hype, injuries, suspensions, etc. are not. This isn't a list of most talented or a prediction of NFL draft status. It is just an unbiased look at which 5 SEC RB's are getting the job done the best on the field. As such, this list will likely drastically change each week, especially early in the season.

Without further adieu:

1. Todd Gurley - Still the easy choice here.

2. Mike Davis - His most recent performance wasn't as good or efficient as his first 2, but he is still getting the job done against 3 quality opponents in the first 3 weeks.

3. WILCO - I'm putting Johnathan Williams and Alex Collins here tied at 3. I originally had these 2 at 4th behind Yeldon, but the weakness of aTm's run D combined with the fumble issues caused me to re-evaluate. Their numbers are extraordinarily impressive and there is a chance that one of these backs could climb to the top of these rankings in time. However, in a list where we are comparing RBs throughout the SEC, the lack of any quality opponents makes it very difficult to compare these two with most others in the conference. In 2 or 3 more weeks we should have a better understanding of these 2.

5. Jeff Scott - He and Corey Grant are carrying their respective teams at times by using explosive running plays while getting limited touches in comparison to most of the other backs on this list. Scott had the better week 3 game and edges Corey Grant out this week. Additionally, Scott's ypg fro scrimmage has him edge out TJ Yeldon for the 4th slot.

First One Out. TJ Yeldon - solid performances against quality teams (although only one quality defense). Still, both opponents are BCS bowl conference opponents, so he almost slides into the list at number 5 for the first time this season. TJ also has to take better care of the ball if he wishes to move up this list (and I know from a good source -buccwildbammer - that he does).

Honorable Mentions: Corey Grant, Rajon Neal, Jeremy Hill.