New ranking shows Texas A&M has one of most slept-on stars in America

When the injury to Le'Veon Moss occurred early in the game against South Carolina, Texas A&M fans felt some palpable tension. Up until that point in the year, Moss had steadily become more and more indispensable to the Aggies, making play after play— including putting Missouri completely away on the first play from scrimmage of the second half and playing a key role in the second-half resurgence against LSU.

So when it looked like Moss would be lost for the year— and when that was later confirmed, following a blowout loss in which Moss would have been hugely helpful— Aggie fans groaned with frustration. This was one key player they couldn't afford to lose; despite a herculean effort from Amari Daniels and an early return from Rueben Owens, Moss's power and speed couldn't be replicated.

Heading into this year, though, Moss should be one of the best and most productive backs in the conference. Anyone who paid close attention to him should see that— but one ranking from a CFB talking head has apparently neglected to mention him.

Le'Veon Moss mystifyingly left off of list of top RBs in college football, showing he's still slept on

Greg McElroy recently put together his list of the best backs in the sport, and there was a conspicuous absence.

It's hard to beat Allen and Singleton, and Aggie fans know firsthand how good Jeremiyah Love is. But Jamal Haynes? Tre Wisner? In my book, Moss outclasses them both with his all-around game.

You have to expect some level of this when Moss misses extended time, but I bet he reminds folks like McElroy pretty quickly of just how good he can be in this Collin Klein offense. Moss can be the straw that stirs the drink for the Aggies, and if he plays to the level he's capable of, he won't be underrated by the end of the season.