2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Notable 2022 stats: 1,361 yards, 12 TDs The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. CBAlontae Taylor, Tennessee: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. DE, Clemson, Junior WR, Oklahoma, Junior Preseason ranking: 29. - Flips decision and will return next season 12/27, OT Nicholas Petit-Frere, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl12/27, OT Alec Anderson, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, OL Dawson Deaton, Texas Tech: Declares for the Draft 12/30, OG Wes Harris, TCU: Returning to school next season 12/30, OG Tyrese Robinson, Oklahoma: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OG Cade Mays, Tennessee: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OG Kevin Jarvis, Michigan State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OC Dohnovan West, Arizona State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OT Rasheed Walker, Penn State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OG Joshua Ezeudu, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OT Spencer Anderson, Maryland: Will return to school 1/7, OG Kyler Schott, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, OG Josh Rivas, Kansas State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, OT Sean Rhyan, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, OT Zion Nelson, Miami: Will return to school 1/11, OT Dare Rosenthal, Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, OT Evan Neal, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, OG Andrew Stueber, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, OG Chasen Hines, LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, OC Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, OC Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama: Will return to school 1/15, OG Jamaree Salyer, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OT Ryan Nelson, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State:Will return to school 1/17, OT Tyler Vrabel, Boston College: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG Nick Broeker, Ole Miss: Will return to school 1/17, OT Tyler Smith, Tulsa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG William Dunkle, San Diego State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG Peter Skoronski, Northwestern:Willreturn to school 1/17. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first . These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. After transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made an immediate impact for the Trojans, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt senior. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF But if the 2023 draft were to be held today, the draft-eligible players listed below would be my suggestions for the first picks off the board. Morris answered those questions quickly and became a defensive force up front all season. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. The calendar has turned to March, which means college basketball is officially at the forefront of the sports world.The 2022-23 campaign has been as wide-open as ever and everything is up for . QB, Wake Forest, Junior Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. The 6-1, 206-pound senior was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and earned AFCA second-team All-America honors each of the past two seasons. RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft after bowl game win 12/30. He had 46 total tackles this season, one interception and 10 pass breakups with two forced fumbles. Ibrahim passed Darrell Thompson, who had 4,654 yards, and Ibrahim also broke Minnesota's single season rushing record, which was held by David Cobb, who had 1,626 yards in a season. Kancey emerged as an unstoppable force in the middle of the stout Pitt defensive line, earning ACC Defensive Player of the Year and unanimous All-America honors. Schumann returning to Georgia. RB Cam'Ron Harris, Miami: Announced he is entering the 2022 NFL Draft on 12/7. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo,Maryland: Announced he willdeclare for Draft 12/7, TE Cole Fotheringham, Utah: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft, will play in Rose Bowl 12/13, TE Jelani Woods, Virginia: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Austin Allen, Nebraska: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina: Has decided to enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, TE Daniel Bellinger, SDSU: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, TE Brant Kuithe, Utah: Will return to school 12/27, TE Jake Tonges, California: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, TE Greg Dulcich, UCLA: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/10, TE Sam LaPorta, Iowa: Will return to school 1/13, TE Josh Whyle, Cincinnati: Will return to school1/13, TE Jahleel Billingsley, Alabama: Enters transfer portal 1/15 - Transfers to Texas, TE Luke Ford, Illinois:Will return to school 1/17, TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia:Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF It is no surprise Shipley had a breakout season for the Tigers, becoming the first player in ACC history to earn first-team all-conference honors at three different positions: running back, all-purpose and specialist. Preseason ranking: 2. Stroud, but whoever it is will be throwing to the two best receivers in the nation. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. The 2022 college football season was a beautiful mix of knowns and unknowns. Williams became head coach Lincoln Rileys third quarterback in the past six years to win the Heisman Trophy, joiningOklahomasBaker MayfieldandKyler Murray. Kool-Aid was afirst-team All-American for PFFthis past season, and his 18 forced incompletions tied for second among all corners in the country. Jones, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, caught 110 passes for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for the Boilermakers, garnering him the equivalent of the Big Ten's receiving Triple Crown. Preseason ranking: NR. RB, Air Force, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed Preseason ranking: 79. S, Georgia, Senior Preseason ranking: 1. Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs DB, Georgia, Freshman The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. Six of his eight touchdown receptions came in the first four games of the season, but his best performance of the year came in a pivotal, 48-45, win against rival UCLA, when he caught 11 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown. He led the nation in combined rushing and receiving yards with 1,894 (1,580 rushing, 314 receiving), was second with 20 total touchdowns and led the Big 12 with 131.7 rushing yards and 157.83 all-purpose yards per game. He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma: Posted on Twitter he intends to transfer from Oklahoma - Transferred to South Carolina 12/13, QB Aidan O'Connell, Purdue: Will return to Purdue for the 2022 season 12/13, QB Carson Strong, Nevada: Announced he will skip the Quick Lane Bowl and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Chase Garbers, Cal: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh: Will forgo the team's bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. But the junior impressed in other ways, putting a less talented team on his shoulders to the tune of 3,328 yards and 32 passing touchdowns, and 185 yards and four touchdowns rushing. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. His 2.22 yards per route run also ranked fourth among all tight ends. Preseason ranking: 67. Davidson, Arizona State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, DT John Ridgeway, Arkansas: Declaring for the NFL Draft 1/7, DT Akial Byers, Missouri:Declaring for the NFL Draft1/7, DT Dalyn Wade-Perry, Stanford: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DE Myjai Sanders, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Kobie Whiteside, Missouri: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Israel Antwine, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DT Phidarian Mathis, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DE Travon Walker, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, DT DJ Dale, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/15, DE Xavier Thomas, Clemson: Returning to school next season 1/17, DT Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin: Returning to school next season 1/17, OLB Nolan Smith, Georgia:Returning to school next season 1/17, DT Jordan Davis, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DE Ali Gaye, LSU: Returning to school next season 1/17, LB Wendell Davis, Pitt: Enters transfer portal on 11/3, LBAyodele Adeoye, Texas: Enters transfer portal on 11/30, LBChase Lasater, FAU: Enters transfer portal on 11/30, LBDeJaun Cooper, South Dakota: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/1, LBAaron Brule, Mississippi State: Enters the transfer portal 12/2. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). WR, Houston, Junior Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. 00:00 / 27:46. He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. These players who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning for another season have the greatest chance to influence the college football season in 2023. A second-team All-American and Biletnikof Award semifinalist, Rice was targeted nearly three times as much as any SMU receiver, and while opponents knew the ball was going to the senior, they couldn't do much about it. DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. Vaughn, a consensus two-time All-American, ran for 1,558 yards yards and nine touchdowns this season while catching 42 passes for 378 yards. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports), Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix. Preseason ranking: 75. 12/17, WR Jerreth Sterns, Western Kentucky: Entered the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, WR Zay Flowers, Boston College: Decides to return to school for next season 12/22, WR Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, WR Neil Pau'u, BYU: Enters the NFL Draft 12/24, WR Cedric Tillman, Tennessee: Will return for next season 12/24, WR Deven Thompkins, Utah State: Will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, WR D'Iante Smith, Missouri: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State: Opts out and declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, WR Chris Olave, Ohio State:Opts out of the Rose Bowl. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Winning back-to-back Heisman Trophies wasn't in the cards. QB, Utah, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. RB Tyler Allgeier Notable 2022 stat: Pro Football Focus 91.7 run block grade RB, Illinois, Junior His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. LB, NC State, Senior Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. He ranked second among all linebackers in the country with 18 quarterback knockdowns (sacks/hits) and was tied for second in the country with four forced fumbles. He got out of the inning, preserving a one-run lead . In just one year as an FBS player, Verse has lived up to the advance hype, emerging as an All-ACC first-team defensive end after leading Florida State 9 sacks -- despite missing time with a leg injury during the season. He would have been justified to call it a day and head for the NFL, leaving Oregon to figure out how to replicate or better their 10-4 success with a new QB and OC. The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. QB Phil Jurkovec, Boston College: Will return in 2022 12/6. The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. The man with the unforgettable name earned first-team All-SEC honors and All-America recognition at both cornerback and punt returner this season. RB Kevin Harris, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, RB Zonovan Knight, North Carolina State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, FB/TE Jeremiah Hall, Oklahoma: Declares for the draft after bowl game 12/30, RB Devin Darrington, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, RB Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, RB Jerome Ford, Cincinnati: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Ronnie Rivers, Fresno State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Master Teague III, Ohio State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB James Charles, Florida Atlantic: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Abram Smith, Baylor: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, RB Ivory Kelly-Martin, Iowa: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Snoop Conner, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, RB Tobias Little, Missouri State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Bryant Koback, Toledo: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky: Will return to school next year 1/11, RB Dameon Pierce, Florida: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, RB James Cook, Georgia: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, RB Noah Cain, Penn State: Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal and will return 1/13 - Transferred to LSU 1/13, RB Keaontay Ingram, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA:Will return to school next season 1/15, RB Zamir White, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Last offseason saw the movement of several elite, blue-chip players including quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver . With another year before he can declare for the NFL draft, Williams' brilliant sophomore season, which ended with a five-touchdown performance in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, could end up as a precursor to the Trojans legitimately contending for the national title next season. C, Minnesota, Senior Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior The Aggies might have floundered in 2022, but it was no fault of Achane. Turner was an All-Big Ten selection this season and won defensive player of the week multiple times for his play in the secondary. Ball State limped to a 5-7 season, but you couldn't blame the sophomore from Greenwood, Indiana -- he did literally everything he could. Below is the list the NFL released Jan. 21 of the underclassmen who have been granted entry to the 2022 NFL draft. RB, UCLA, Senior OL, Tennessee, Senior Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . Preseason ranking: 44. Preseason ranking: 73. He threw for 3,154 yards -- the first time he cracked the 3,000-yard mark -- with 27 touchdown passes, along with 646 yards and another 12 touchdowns on the ground. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. Pitt made Abanikanda the centerpiece of its offense, and he delivered huge dividends, leading the nation with 20 rushing touchdowns while racking up nearly 1,500 yards from scrimmage. RB, Clemson, Sophomore The NFL Draft arrives Thursday night. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 1 FF, 14 PD OL Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech: Announces he is entering the NFL Draft 12/8, OL Ze'Veyon Furcron, SIU: Declares for NFL Draft 12/8, OC Cam Jurgens, Nebraska: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, OT Ryan Swoboda, Virginia: Has entered the transfer portal 12/16, OL Brodarious Hamm, Auburn: Will enter the NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: 64. Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. Preseason ranking: NR. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. Preseason ranking: NR. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. You expect rushing yards from Air Force, but Roberts' production was still jaw-dropping: 345 carries (first in the FBS) for 1,728 yards (first), 83 first downs (third) and 17 touchdowns (eighth). Forbes earned both first- and second-team All-America honors, including second-team from the AP. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. Terry Holland died Sunday night, according to the school, which confirmed the death with his family. 1 Tennessee. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. For example, "Who was better in 2022: Jalin Hyatt or Caleb Williams?" "Throw it to Franklin as quickly as possible" was one of UTSA's base plays this year, and it worked most of the time. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Preseason ranking: NR. Like the defensive backs position that we previously previewed, the linebackers have undergone a transformation in modern-day college football. . After finishing high school, he was working at a Dollar General store in Columbus, Georgia when he saw a flyer for a tryout at Georgia Military College, where he developed into a top-flight pass-rushing prospect. Notable 2022 stats: 1,399 yards, 17 TDs Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. Preseason ranking: NR. The following article, New Law Would Require Totally New Elections if Democrats Try Their 2020 Tricks Again, was first published on another website.Flag And Cross. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. He has been an integral part of the Hawkeyes defense the past few seasons and was a leader and captain on the team this season. Arguably the most surprising returner in college football, Verse was a projected top-20 pick in the2023 draftbefore announcing that hed stay in Tallahassee for another season. He is fresh off the Under Armour Next camp where he was named the MVP of the defensive backs and his stock is going up. Hooker's Total QBR of 89.4 was second nationally during the regular season. QB, Alabama, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. He did a little bit of everything for the Nittany Lions and was a problem for opposing offenses all season. He rushed for the sixth-most yards in the FBS (1,567). RB Rachaad White, Arizona State: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/7, RBJordan Mason, Georgia Tech: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/9, RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/10, RB Tyler Goodson, Iowa: Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10, RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn: Exited the transfer portal, will continue his career at Auburn 12/13, RB Quay Holmes, ETSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Max Borghi, Washington State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Kevin Marks Jr., Buffalo: Forgoes his final season and declares for NFL Draft 12/14, RB Jashaun Corbin, Florida State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Kenneth Walker, Michigan State: Posted on social media he will skip the bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/16, RB Leddie Brown, Virginia: Announced he will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 4 INT Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. He finished as a second-team All-ACC performer and proved time and again he has the ability to win games with both his arm and his legs. Jan 20, 2023. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. 1. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started CB, Mississippi State, Junior 1. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) Who knows what could come next? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Known playmakers like C.J. QB, Georgia, Senior Preseason ranking: 92. LB, Wisconsin, Junior Jones left Iowa to come to Purdue and made a significant impact inside former coach Jeff Brohm's offense. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. Preseason ranking: NR. Over the last two seasons, the juniors 94.0 pass-blocking grade leads all offensive linemen in the country, as he hasnt allowed a sack over the course of his 770 pass-blocking snaps since 2021. Preseason ranking: NR. DB, Alabama, Junior Among returning FBS interior offensive linemen over the last two seasons, only Beebe has been more valuable than Limmer according to PFFs wins above average metric. WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,328 yards Layer, 32, becomes one of the youngest head coaches in college football with the move. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. He did a lot of his damage on horizontal or short passes, providing the sort of risk-free explosiveness that every offensive coordinator dreams of. Some expected names will be called. And with that in mind, Bleacher Report's Brad Shepard unveiled his list of 11 college football players returning to school in 2021 that could seriously improve their positing for the 2022 NFL Draft. His best performance came in a key road win at Ole Miss, as he recorded two tackles for loss and a pass breakup to seal a win. Similar to Owens, Robinson chose to return in 2021 as a super senior after playing in 52 games in his first four seasons at UA. He ended up leading the SEC in receiving yards (1,267) and broke the school record for single-season touchdown receptions (15). Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Notable 2022 stats: 6.5 sacks, 1 FF Preseason ranking: NR. His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. Preseason ranking: NR. Maye won ACC Player of the Year honors after going 324-for-482 with 4,115 yards, 35 TDs and seven INTs in the regular season. In college football, returning production is a controversial stat. Preseason ranking: NR. After emerging as Georgia's starting left tackle late last season, Jones was a mainstay through the 2022 campaign. What does an extra year of eligibility mean? S Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. RB, Syracuse, Sophomore Seniors Declaring | Underclassmen Declaring | Out of Eligibility. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. OL, Notre Dame, Sophomore WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Monday, January 17th. Preseason ranking: NR. Corum spearheaded a Michigan running game that averaged 238.9 yards, which was fifth in the FBS, and his career-high 243 yards in a 34-27 win over Maryland on Sept. 24 began a stretch of eight consecutive 100-yard games. Notable 2022 stats: 3.5 sacks, 1 FF In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. March begins this week and so does the Spring Sports season! As was the case forquarterback,running back,wide receiverandtight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. Phillips III was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. After getting snubbed by Heisman voters last season, he came back and led the SEC in sacks (10) and tackles for loss (19.5), and he led the country in pressures (51). Turner had 36 total tackles this season with one interception and 10 pass breakups. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. Preseason ranking: NR. 6: Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB . QB, Tennessee, Senior By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. As was the case for quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. LB Brandon Smith, Penn State: Will enter the NFL Draft 12/18, LB Avery Roberts, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Nephi Sewell, Utah: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Ellis BroCoks, Penn State: Declares for the draft 12/21, LB Carson Wells, Colorado: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, LB Kana'i Mauga, USC: Announced he is entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, LB Damone Clark, LSU: Opting out of bowl game and enters the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Keonte Hampton, Jackson State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Clarence Hicks, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/25, LB Darien Butler, Arizona State: Skipping bowl game and declaring 12/27, LB Quez Jackson, Georgia Tech: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, LB Zakoby McClain, Auburn: Enters the NFL Draft 12/27, LB Kuony Deng, CAL: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/28, LB Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, OLB Riley Whimpey, Boise State: Enters the NFL Draft 12/31, OLB Cameron Goode, California: Declares for the Draft 1/1, ILB Jesse Luketa, Penn State: Declares for the Draft 1/3, ILB Leo Chenal, Wisconsin: Declares for the Draft 1/4, OLB Owen Pappoe, Auburn: Returning to school next season 1/4, LB D.J. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. Harrison recorded six 100-yard games, paced by 185 yards in a 44-31 victory at Penn State on Oct. 29. QB, TCU, Senior He ran for 1,399 yards, averaged 6.2 yards per carry, and his 75-yard TD against Texas in a key game helped keep TCU on the path to the CFP. Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD LB, NC State, Junior Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). He went from a punch line at Auburn after years of unfulfilled offseason hype to a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate and NFL Draft prospect seemingly overnight. Remove Bryce Young from the equation and for much of the year Gibbs was a one-man show on offense. 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