From the time he enrolled, which was before freshmen were allowed to play varsity ball, Conredge Holloway exhibited the highest combination of skills, athleticism, competitive nature, football IQ, and on-field creativity I've ever witnessed from a freshman. His JV game performance against Notre Dame would still be an ESPN All-Time Classic had it been filmed for broadcast.
Jamal Lewis was a freak of speed and size. But running behind a good O-line, he posted his numbers by hitting the hole and running straight downhill.
Peyton was a self-made player. His only natural athletic attribute was his height. Everything else about his game he developed through hard work--physically and mentally. You could say he kept improving to become the best freshman by the end of his freshman year.
When you think about it, after the neck injury, Peyton was self-made twice in his career.