David Wilson to the NFL?

Enjoy the David Wilson era while you can.

A few names come to mind when you think of great running backs from VT's recent past: Kevin Jones, Darren Evans, Ryan Williams, etc.  I'm starting to think that David Wilson has them all beat.  His athletic ability and speed seem better than most running backs I have seen in the NCAA in recent years.  Compare him to LaMichael James, a Heisman front-runner; Wilson is is likely larger and just as fast as James.  Wilson's 10 yards per carry and sprinter-class speed don't hurt either.  But not everyone knows all about Wilson yet.  He has not had a ton of playing time yet and this is only his first year as VT's featured back.  Plus, VT is not receiving as much attention at this point as past years due to their easy schedule and less-than-impressive offense overall.  ESPN analysts are already saying he should leave for the NFL after this season.  He certainly has the talent level to play in the NFL, but I wouldn't mind seeing him play another year in Blacksburg.  He could stay for his senior season, possibly receive some preseason Heisman hype, work with a more experienced QB, and watch VT have an even better shot at NCAA dominance.  Whatever happens, it will sure be fun to watch him run all over the field this year against opposing defenses.