Find where I said he was average at best. Or, if you re-read what I said, you'll see where I said I don't think he's a top 10 pick.
It's funny, on Chris Spielman's radio show they were talking about Barkley. Spielman said the guy Barkley reminds him of is Ameer Abdullah. I think Barkley is much better than Abdullah but not everyone has the glowing opinion of Barkley that you do. I think Barkley is a 20-32 pick in round 1. To me, there's not many average at best guys getting drafted in that range.
My favorite RB's in the draft are Rashaad Penny from SDST. and Akrum Wadley from Iowa. I'd rather have those guys in round 2-3 than Barkley in the top 10. I do like Sony Michel and Ronald Jones too. Not a big fan of Nick Chubb, Derious Guice, or even Bryce Love(other than a 3rd down guy).
Since you're throwing out stats, Penny ran for 7.8 ypc(289 carries), over 2200 yards, and 23 TD.