His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. 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. Shipley rushed for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, while adding 38 catches for 242 yards out of the backfield and 261 yards as a kickoff returner. LB, Arkansas, Junior Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. Nix is another Power Five quarterback and former transfer returning to school for 2023. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. WR, Purdue, Senior Playing for Oregon, Nix threw for 3,593 yards and 29 touchdowns, all career highs. 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. RB, Kansas State, Junior Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards OL, Notre Dame, Sophomore RB, Arkansas, Sophomore Notable 2022 stat: Pro Football Focus 91.7 run block grade OT, Northwestern, Junior PT Tory Taylor, Iowa: Announced he would return for 2022 season on 11/23. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). Known playmakers like C.J. No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. But he wasted no time making his presence felt this year, taking Tennessee's first offensive play of the season 23 yards for a touchdown. He finished the regular season with 3.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss, but he also added 13 QB hurries, six pass breakups and 49 tackles, along with the ACC's second-highest pressure rate (12.5%). Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . LB, Georgia, Sophomore Who knows what could come next? These students may pick their room keys up from the Residence Life Office in Old Sem anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on their approved arrival date. Preseason ranking: 2. Preseason ranking: 79. 2 nationally. He was ranked 45th on The 33rd Teams initial top-100 rankings, released before Mondays underclassmen declaration deadline. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. No matter where Beebe lines up, he produces elite play. DL Amir Siddiq, Central Michigan: Enters transfer portal on 11/29, DLRyan Johnson, Stanford: Enters transfer portal on 11/30, DLKobie Turner, Richmond: Enters transfer portal 12/1, DLRashad Colson, FIU: Enters transfer portal 12/1. He became the first Arkansas linebacker to earn first-team AP All-America honors since Ronnie Caveness in 1964. QB, Florida State, Junior Notable 2022 stats: allowed 2 sacks and 10 pressures Notable 2022 stats: 1,151 yards, 10 TDs Best Bets Tool, QB | RB | WR | TE | iOL | OT | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. RB Tyler Allgeier LB Khalan Tolson, Illinois: Announced he will enter the NFL Draft on 12/10. He's 14th overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. The freshman outside linebacker took his game to another level during the second half of the schedule, notching eight tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles over the Tigers' final five regular-season games. We have followed the same process we follow in the preseason. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. And not only is Bowers the best tight end in the country, but hes also on pace to be the best in the PFF College era. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Herschel Junior Walker (born March 3, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks He led the nation with 1,109 yards after contact on his way to 1,556 total yards (seventh in the FBS), 70 first downs (11th) and 14 touchdowns (16th). WR Drake London, USC: Declared for the NFL Draft on 12/8. Preseason ranking: 52. Ball State limped to a 5-7 season, but you couldn't blame the sophomore from Greenwood, Indiana -- he did literally everything he could. A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. Brown started 12 games at safety this season for Penn State and was a third-team All-Big Ten selection. 1 here. Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. In the old days (like, two years ago), college football players weighing an . 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. DB Zaire Jones, Youngstown State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, DB Jalen Catalon, Arkansas: Returning for another year 12/15, CB Damarri Mathis, Pittsburgh: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/18, CB Greg Johnson, USC: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/19, CB Mykael Wright, Oregon: Skipping Alamo Bowl and entering 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Chris Steele, USC: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Tariq Woolen, UTSA: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/21, CB Roger McCreary, Auburn: Opts out of bowl game and enters 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, DB Jaylen Watson, Washington State: Opts out of bowl game and enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Isaiah Thomas, UC Davis: Will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Greg Johnson Jr., USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, DS Smoke Monday, Auburn: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, DB Nolan Johnson, Eastern Carolina: Enters the transfer portal 12/27, DS Jaquan Brisker, Penn State: Opts out of bowl game 12/27, FS JT Woods, Baylor: Declare for NFL Draft 12/28, FS Percy Butler, Louisiana-Lafayette: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/29, DB Charles Turner-Cox, Bluefield: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/30, DS Bryce Crosby, Ball State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, FS Brandon Joseph,Northwestern: Entered transfer portal 12/30, FS Kekaula Kaniho, Boise State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, DB Fred Peters, Mississippi State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, CB Faion Hicks, Wisconsin: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, SS Delarrin Turner-Yell, Oklahoma: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, FS Tre Sterling, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Brendan Radley-Hiles, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, SS Jack Koerner, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, FS Verone McKinley III, Oregon: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DB Jaylan Foster, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, CB Riley Moss, Iowa: Returning to school next year 1/5, CB Cordale Flott, LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DS Nick Cross, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DB Jordan Mosley, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, SS Xavier Henderson, Michigan State: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Antonio Fletcher, Southern Illinois: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Daxton Hill, Michigan:Declaring for the NFL Draft1/7, CB Jakorian Bennett, Maryland: Returning to school next year 1/7, FS Yusuf Corker, Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Quentin Lake, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Kolby Harvell-Peel, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Dane Belton, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Vincent Gray, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU: Returning to school next year 1/11, SS Bubba Bolden, Miami: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami: Returning to school next year 1/11, CB Kaiir Elam, Florida: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, FS Isaiah Pryor, Notre Dame: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/12, CB Josh Jobe, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DB John Petrishen, Pittsburgh: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, SS Demani Richardson, Texas A&M:Returning to school next year1/13, FS DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, SS Jordan Battle, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, CB Derion Kendrick, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, FS Reggie Stubblefield, Kansas State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jay Shaw, UCLA: Enters transfer portal 1/17, FS William Poole, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, SS Tykee Smith, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, CB Kyler Gordon, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Kyler McMichael, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Martin Emerson, Mississippi State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Ja'Quan McMillian, East Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Rishard Dames, Florida International: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Antwon Kincade, Western Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DS Bydarrius Knighten, Auburn: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Nix, however, chose to come back. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. G, USC, Senior QB, Georgia, Senior He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. 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. Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. Stroud, but whoever it is will be throwing to the two best receivers in the nation. Rose, the returning Big 12 defensive player of the year, enjoyed a breakout season with 99 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and a conference-best five interceptions. Notable 2022 stats: 10 sacks, 51 pressures Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. While he did not make it to New York this year, expect him to be a popular preseason pick for 2023. RB, Alabama, Junior There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 1 FF, 14 PD Preseason ranking: 23. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. DE George Karlaftis, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Check out how these rankings compare to our preseason list. 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. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. He joins quarterback Jordan Travis, wide receiver Johnny Wilson, wide receiver Mycah Pittman and linebacker Tatum Bethune as prominent Florida State players returning to school. In fact, he was the only Power Five tackle who posted 85-plus grades as both a pass- and run-blocker. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 10 PD CB Baker-Williams, Tyler: North Carolina State, K Dunn, Christopher: North Carolina State. OLB, Alabama, Junior 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. Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards In single-coverage, the sophomore led all corners in the country with a 93.3 grade and 18.3 passer rating allowed. Notable 2022 stats: 1,263 yards, 14 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. QB, Tennessee, Senior Among those returning to school, McKinstry is the best cornerback, best returner and has the best nickname. He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. 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. In addition, he led the team with 59 tackles, and had a forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a first-team All-ACC pick. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. 7. QB, North Carolina, Freshman Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. Notable 2022 stats: 23.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 FF Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack RB, Air Force, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. Battle was fourth on Alabama's team in tackles this season with 71. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Some expected names will be called. Preseason ranking: NR. QB Phil Jurkovec, Boston College: Will return in 2022 12/6. Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. Preseason ranking: 82. Preseason ranking: 46. DB Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he is forgoing his senior season and entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/6. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. Preseason ranking: 49. March 15 at 2 p.m. MT: All clubs must be under the 2023 salary cap. QB, LSU, Junior Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. He had two forced fumbles and a sack in Georgia's signature regular-season win over then-No. Every underclassman that has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT Notable 2022 stats: 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 FF Carter ranks second on the team with 29 quarterback hurries to go along with three sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. Tuipulotu was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation with 13.5 sacks during the regular season. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,556 yards, 14 TDs 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. 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. Turner was an All-Big Ten selection this season and won defensive player of the week multiple times for his play in the secondary. 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. Joey Porter Jr.received all of the love in Penn States secondary and is aprojected first-round pick, but King was Penn State's true star this past season. 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MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. Terry Holland died Sunday night, according to the school, which confirmed the death with his family. 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. 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. Prior to the season, there were questions about where Michigan would get a pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo to the NFL. Others have gone to a 3-4 scheme. He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. His 17 rushing touchdowns in the regular season were fourth-most in a year in TCU history and the most since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2000. Preseason ranking: 67. S, Alabama, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. 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. QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. Preseason ranking: 9. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs Despite ranking just 256th among interior defensive linemen in run-defense snaps (172), The Godfather registered the sixth-most run-stops (27). Jan 20, 2023. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the leading authority on the NFL Draft. 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. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first since 2002, celebrating 20 years of independent scouting analysis! For seniors, this ruling meant a chance to finish out their college careers. With the underclassmen declaration deadline passing on Monday, its time to look at some of the best players who are returning to school for the 2023 season. Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). Williams became head coach Lincoln Rileys third quarterback in the past six years to win the Heisman Trophy, joiningOklahomasBaker MayfieldandKyler Murray. Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Chris Autman-Bell, Minnesota: Returning to Minnesota next season 12/28, WR Jaquarii Roberson Wake Forest: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, WR Dontario Drummond, Ole Miss: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Kalil Pimpleton, Central Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Makai Polk, Mississippi State: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Jayden Reed, Michigan State: Returning to school next season 1/4, WR Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Irvin Charles, Indiana (PA): Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Kevin Austin Jr., Notre Dame: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Thayer Thomas, North Carolina State: Returning to school next season 1/4, WR Kyle Philips, UCLA: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/5, WR Mike Woods, Arkansas: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/5, WR Tyquan Thornton, Baylor: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Daylen Baldwin, Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Wan'Dale Robinson, Kentucky: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Shedrick Jackson, Auburn: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Josh Vann, South Carolina: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Ainias Smith, Texas A&M: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Velus Jones Jr., Tennessee: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/8, WR Tyler Snead, East Carolina: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/8, WR Braylon Sanders, Ole Miss: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/11, WR Jameson Williams, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/13, WR Slade Bolden, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR John Metchie III, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR George Pickens, Georgia: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR Kyle Philips, UCLA: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/17, WR Chase Cota, UCLA: Enters transfer portal 1/17, WR Keytaon Thompson, Virginia: Returning to school next season 1/17, WR Jaray Jenkins, LSU:Returning to school next season 1/17, WR Javonta Payton, Tennessee: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/17. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. Notable 2022 stats: 1,096 yards, 11 TDs DLMike Tverdov, Rutgers: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. The 6-4, 310-pound Jones earned first-team All-SEC honors. He finished the regular season with six interceptions this fall, which ranked third nationally, and led the nation with 174 interception return yards. RB Brian Robinson - Leaving. Harrison, a unanimous All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, won the Big Ten's Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year after sustaining his momentum from Ohio State's win over Utah in the 2022 Rose Bowl Game. Preseason ranking: NR. 12/17, OT Charles Cross, Mississippi: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/17, OT Luke Tenuta, Virginia Tech: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/18, OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa: Announced he is preparing for the NFL Draft 12/18, OT Blaise Andries, Minnesota: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, OC James Empey, BYU: Declared for the draft 12/21, OG Johari Branch, Maryland: Is returning for final season 12/21, OG Kenyon Green, Texas A&M: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/21, OT Abraham Lucas, Washington State: Opts out of bowl game for the NFL Draft 12/24, OL Nick Ford, Utah: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft, OC Michael Maietti, Missouri: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, OL Corey Dublin, Tulane: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, OC Alec Lindstrom, Boston College: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/27, OL Brandon Sebastian, Boston College: Enters the NFL Draft 12/27, OG Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon: Said hell play in bowl, then enter the draft on 12/8. This list will be updated as news trickles in. C, TCU, Senior There are plenty of stars who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning to college for the 2022 season site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | section: | slug: 2022-nfl-draft-top-20-college-football-players-who-spurned-the-pros-to-return-for-another-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media . Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Preseason ranking: NR. TCU QB Max Duggan passes to Quentin Johnston, who stutter-steps by a defender and speeds 76 yards to the house. QB, Utah, Junior QB, Oregon, Senior In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. Ojulari recorded 16 sacks in his three seasons at LSU. He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl. Preseason ranking: 92. ESPN rates him as the No. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. 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. "Throw it to Franklin as quickly as possible" was one of UTSA's base plays this year, and it worked most of the time. He topped 100 yards in six games. Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs ESPN ranks Branch as the No. Stroud tossed at least four touchdowns in six games in 2022, highlighted by a six-touchdown effort in a 49-20 victory at Michigan State on Oct. 8. 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