T.J. Yeldon

If rankings were based solely on talent and game-to-game upside, Yeldon would probably be ranked in the top 10. He was extremely productive as a freshman last year, running for 1,108 yards (6.3 YPC) and 12 touchdowns while catching 11 passes for 131 yards and another touchdown. The reason Yeldon is ranked this low, though, is that the Crimson Tide has a great deal of talent at running back threatening Yeldon's workload, and Alabama's tendency to blow out opponents means Yeldon could play a half or less in a number of games this year. Kenyan Drake, Jalston Fowler and Derrick Henry are all major talents itching to get on the field, and Alabama's big point margins will give Nick Saban a reason to put Yeldon on the bench.

Yeldon is a true freshman who has been drawing rave reviews throughout the spring for his excellent practice performances, and even with the excellent duo of Eddie Lacy and Jalston Fowler ahead of him, Yeldon should carve out an immediate role with the Crimson Tide. Unfortunately for fantasy speculators, it's not likely that it will be big enough to make a significant fantasy impact in 2012.