His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. His 94.7 run-defense grade was also the best mark by a defensive player sinceMicah Parsonsin 2019. 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. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. As a consumer in Las Vegas with a considerable amount of investment on the Bulldogs, the spoils lasted well into the evening. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. March 15: The 2023 league year and free agency period begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. He doubled his tackles for loss total from 2021 to 10, finishing second on the team, and ranked third overall in total stops with 78. All of the names you need to know that will be playing in the NFL next year. DL, Pitt, Junior By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. 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. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. LB, UCLA, Junior The All-Big 12 receiver led the Sooners with 54 catches and 1,083 receiving yards, averaging more than 20 yards per reception, with six TDs. Outside of Marvin Harrison Jr., Egbuka was the most valuable Power Five wide receiver last year, according toPFFs wins above average metric. Against Florida, he became the second player in school history to score a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Below is the list the NFL released Jan. 21 of the underclassmen who have been granted entry to the 2022 NFL draft. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. Some expected names will be called. He did a little bit of everything for the Nittany Lions and was a problem for opposing offenses all season. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) Be sure to take advantage and get outside . He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs He spent the 2022 campaign as Dayton's quarterbacks coach and passing . Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 14.5 TFL Notable 2022 stats: 38 TDs, 4,321 passing yards He led the Pac-12 with 85 receptions, ranked fourth in receiving yards (1,034) and extended his streak with a catch to 44 games. He enjoyed a somewhat resurgent season under South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,026 yards, 18 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Preseason ranking: 71. Notable 2022 stat: allowed 1 sack on more than 400 pass block attempts Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first . He's Georgia's leading wide receiver for the second straight year, collecting 56 receptions for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Students who are part of the athletic training staff for a fall sport are approved to arrive the day prior to the student-athletes for training and to assist with the athlete check-in process. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. Before a late-season injury sidelined him, Hooker was the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy after a magical season in which he completed 70% of his throws, tossed 27 touchdowns and threw just two picks, knocking off LSU and Alabama in the process. Flowers finished as a first-team All-ACC receiver with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns with five 100-yard receiving games. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) Preseason ranking: NR. LB, NC State, Senior It marked the second straight season he cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the Bruins as they won nine games for the first time since 2014 and briefly appeared in the AP top 10. On one hand, you have experienced playmakers returning and continuity in the locker room. This past season, Witherspoon had 42 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups in a very good Illinois defense. He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. The son of former All-Pro linebackerJeremiah Trotter Sr., the sophomore linebacker has lived up to his fathers name and then some. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 22 solo tackles No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. DLKhris Bogle, Florida: Entering transfer portal 12/1. RB, UCLA, Senior He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and earned the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation's top player who began his career as a walk-on. The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. Notable 2022 stats: 26 tackles, 11 pass breakups Preseason ranking: 1. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. Preseason ranking: 64. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. While he did not make it to New York this year, expect him to be a popular preseason pick for 2023. Preseason ranking: 29. Notable 2022 stats: 1,263 yards, 14 TDs S Leon ONeal, Texas A&M:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. PK Collin Larsh, Wisconsin: Announced he would return for a sixth season on 11/22. OT, Ohio State, Junior Maye is the biggest challenger to dethrone Williams as QB1 both in the 2024 draft and in college football in general. Purdue reaching the Big Ten Championship! Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . That would erase close to three . For the second straight year, Stroud was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the winner of the Big Ten's Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year, helping his team average 492.7 yards and 44.5 points a game and reach the College Football Playoff. Preseason ranking: NR. Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. He ranked 18th in Total QBR -- best among QBs from a Group of Five conference -- by combining 4,059 passing yards with 600 rushing yards. With the deadline for prospects to decide on their future for the 2023 season, stay updated on the 2023 NFL Draft news surrounding prospects declaring for the draft and others that plan to return to school for another season. Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade Preseason ranking: NR. He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. He caught 96 passes (fifth in the nation) for 1,355 yards (third), 54 first downs (sixth) and 10 touchdowns (13th). The formerAlbanyedge dominated in his first season at the FBS level, as the redshirt sophomores 24.4% pass-rush win rate ranked fourth among Power Five edge defenders while his 10 tackles for loss/no-gain were tied for sixth. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. 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. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. DL Perrion Winfrey,Oklahoma: Announced he willdeclare for NFL draft 12/7, DE Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State: Announced on Twitter he will enter the NFL Draft 12/8. Anudike-Uzomah is one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the country, leading the Wildcats with 8.5 sacks, often while being the focus of opposing teams' protection and double teams. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 12/17, QB Bo Nix, Auburn: Has entered the transfer portal 12/12 - Transferred to Oregon 12/19, QB Will Levis, Kentucky: Will return for next season 12/21, QB Kedon Slovis, USC: Has entered the transfer portal 12/13 - Will transfer to Pittsburgh 12/21, QB Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina: Announced that he will return to school after this year 12/22, QB Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/28, QB Sam Howell, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, QB Brock Purdy, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/10, QB Brennan Armstrong, Virginia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/13, QB Guy Myers, Charleston: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, QB JT Daniels, Georgia: Will enter the transfer portal 1/17, QB Kaleb Eleby, Western Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/17, RBRicky Person, North Carolina State: Declared on 11/23. Notable 2022 stats: 6.5 sacks, 1 FF Preseason ranking: NR. His 1,463 rushing yards were third in the Big Ten while his 18 touchdowns were second in the league to Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim. Notable 2022 stats: 30 solo, 1 INT, 2 PD Preseason ranking: 86. Turner was an All-Big Ten selection this season and won defensive player of the week multiple times for his play in the secondary. A big-play threat, he had a catch of at least 30 yards in each of the season's final seven games, including four games with one 50 yards or more despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury. A transfer from Washington, Latu was one of the surprise players in the Pac-12 this season, leading UCLA with 11 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. Potential Top Draft Pick Jalen Carter Charged With Racing in Fatal Crash, Rodgers: 'This Is My Life,' Retirement Decision Will Come 'Soon Enough', Trade Lamar Jackson? A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Louisiana. Preseason ranking: 6. Forbes earned both first- and second-team All-America honors, including second-team from the AP. Not when the offense took such a big step back at receiver after losing Jameson Williams and John Metchie III. Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. Eichenberg had 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries this season. He threw for 3,688 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. The redshirt junior was one of only three Power Five guards who recorded 80-plus grades as both a pass- and run-blocker this season. He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. 7 overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. Others have gone to a 3-4 scheme. Kinchens put together a sensational sophomore season, emerging as one of the best safeties in the entire country. Notable 2022 stats: 1,361 yards, 12 TDs He helped power a TCU offense that led the Big 12 in scoring (40.3 points per game), yards per game (473) and yards per attempt (8.8), while Kendre Miller rushed for more than 1,300 yards with 17 touchdowns. College Football 2022: Top 10 returning players at every position. The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. Notable 2022 stats: allowed 2 sacks and 10 pressures LB Emmett Rice, Florida State: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. A likely first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Murphy racked up double-digit TFLs in each of his three seasons with the Tigers. QB, LSU, Junior 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. His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. Hes the early favorite to be the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and will try to join formerOhio Staterunning back Archie Griffin as the only two-time winners of the coveted stiff-arm trophy. A true sophomore, the 6-2, 227-pound Sanders emerged this season as one of the most productive and consistent running backs in the country. 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. Tramel: Why the NCAA should let undrafted football players to return to school after NFL Draft. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. UGA QB Stetson Bennett is eligible to return for a sixth season in 2022 because of NCAA COVID rules, but is undecided, per his father. QB, Utah, Junior 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. After starting the season as a backup, Duggan led the Big 12 in passing yards (3,321) and passing TDs (30) for the regular season, and earned a trip to New York, where he was runner-up for the Heisman behind Caleb Williams. 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. TE, Notre Dame, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. RB, Pitt, Junior Bowers earned AP All-America honors for the second straight season and has four or more receptions in nine games. On Feb. 2, 2021, EA Sports announced on a new Twitter handle, @EASportsCollege, that a college football game would return "for those who never stopped believing.". A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. Preseason ranking: NR. On the back of Corums rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. What players are returning to school from the 2022 NFL Draft? Perkins was a top-10 recruit in the 2022 class, which may have been too low. Preseason ranking: 55. Fashanu started in eight games this season. The face of USC's resurgence, Williams won the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,075 yards with 37 touchdowns to just four interceptions in the regular season after transferring from Oklahoma. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. After Brant Kuithe's season-ending injury, Kincaid quickly emerged as one of the best tight ends in the country, leading FBS tight ends in receiving yards (890). LB Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and declare on 12/6. Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks 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. We also got TCU in the national title game. Preseason ranking: 75. The former Freshman of the Year emerged as one of the best players in college football as a sophomore, leading the country in sacks (17.5) and tackles for loss (34.5). TCU transfer Zach Evans was supposed to be Ole Miss' feature back on paper. After starting 11 games last year at center, the 6-4, 330-pound fifth-year senior moved to left guard this year and didn't allow a sack, becoming a consensus All-American in the process. The former Georgia Tech transfer not only led the team in rushing during the regular season (850 yards), he also had the most receptions (42). The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. DE Zachary Carter, Florida:Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10. He topped 100 yards in six games. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF LB, Cincinnati, Junior RB, Texas A&M, Junior WR KD Nixon, USC: Announced on Twitter that he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/9, WRDanny Gray, SMU: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/9, WR Britain Covey, Utah: Stated he will play in bowl and then declare for draft on 12/10, WR Calvin Austin III, Memphis: Opts out of Hawaii Bowl, declares for 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, WR Devon Williams, Oregon: Will skip bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: 6. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 36. S B.J. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Preseason ranking: 3. Preseason ranking: 73. The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Outkick host Curt Schilling sat down with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday and was very blunt on how he views Ukraine currently, comparing it to fascist Italy under dictator Benito Mussolini and calling it a "bad" place with "bad" people. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. 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. 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