DLDeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. 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. The redshirt seniors 82.5 run-blocking grade in 2022 ranked second among FBS tight ends, while his 82.1 receiving grade placed eighth. 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. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Preseason ranking: 77. 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. Among those returning to school, McKinstry is the best cornerback, best returner and has the best nickname. Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. Where things are: College Football Transfer Team Rankings for 2023. The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . He was one of the most physical backs in the country, averaging 3.26 yards after contact and breaking an SEC-best 38 tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 790 rec yards, 9 total TDs Preseason ranking: 86. Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. Remove Bryce Young from the equation and for much of the year Gibbs was a one-man show on offense. He didnt get the Ducks to the Pac-12 title game but he came close despite an ankle injury late in the season. WR, TCU, Junior 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). Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs Preseason ranking: NR. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. Bryce Young His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, The Mock Draft Simulator by Mock Draft Database. Preseason ranking: NR. For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. WR, Wake Forest, Junior Deuce Vaughn breaks free and outruns the Crimson Tide's defense for an electric 88-yard touchdown run. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Corum is having surgery on his meniscus in the offseason, which is a good enough reason for him to return to Michigan for one more season. He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. QB, Washington, Junior The junior from Daytona Beach, Florida, finished the season with a nation's-best 1,398 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, helping his Cougars recover from a poor start to finish with eight wins. The deadline for college football players to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft has passed, which means everyone who hasn't declared is returning for at least one more season before possibly making . He led the team in sacks and also had two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. Preseason ranking: NR, Nix was a revelation in Eugene, where after three seasons at Auburn he blossomed into one of the best quarterbacks in the country. 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. LB, Michigan, Senior 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. 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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. After winning a Division II national title as a freshman with West Florida in 2019, Reed took his talents to the FBS season and thrived immediately. 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. DB, Alabama, Sophomore The 6-foot-4, 243-pound edge rusher is a high-level playmaker who ranked top-five at his position this past season in tackles for loss or no gain against the run (15) and positively-graded run play rate. Preseason ranking: 2. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Corum, a unanimous All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and the Chicago Tribune's Silver Football winner, won the Big Ten's Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year. The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Monday, January 17th. Preseason ranking: NR. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. Preseason ranking: 12. LB, NC State, Senior Story Links. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. CBAlontae Taylor, Tennessee: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. QB, Ohio State, Junior 15-ranked safety in the nation. 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. Preseason ranking: 98. Last offseason saw the movement of several elite, blue-chip players including quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver . Examining returning starter data and its potential impact on the Pac-12 for the 2022 college football season. The Wildcats' left tackle was a unanimous All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and won the conference's Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year. The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF C, Minnesota, Senior His 94.7 run-defense grade was also the best mark by a defensive player sinceMicah Parsonsin 2019. His 96.2 grade didnt just lead all players in the country, it was the best PFF has ever seen from a Power Five player. Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. Daniels, a 6-3, 200-pound junior, was the only quarterback nationally to throw for more than 2,900 yards and rush for more than 800 yards. He was a leader in the secondary and a part of a Michigan defense that suffocated opponents in the second half all season. Preseason ranking: 44. When Verse decided to transfer to the Seminoles after beginning his career at Albany, his new coaches not only saw an athletic, physical pass rusher, they saw a player determined to put in the hard work to become elite. WR, SMU, Senior Stroud, but whoever it is will be throwing to the two best receivers in the nation. S, Alabama, Senior The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. 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. 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. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. Can the Lions fix their defense? (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports). 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. 1.) The Alabama transfer had a blistering start to the season for Arkansas, recording 7.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in his first five games as a Hog. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). 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. Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. 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. RB, Air Force, Senior However, the junior suffered a knee injury on Nov. 19 against Illinois, which caused him to play limited snaps in Michigans win against Ohio State on Nov. 26. QB, Western Kentucky, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Porter was a first-team All-Big Ten honoree this season for Penn State. All student-athletes whose 2020-2021 season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will now get 6 years to compete in 4 full seasons of their sport in college. . . DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 9 sacks, 22 solo tackles The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. Preseason ranking: 21. Notable 2022 stats: 30 solo, 1 INT, 2 PD History was made when Georgia was crowned the national champion after a 41-year journey back to the top. Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. 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 . We are on to the 2022 season, where teams across the country will compete for a chance to play for the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Cali. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed He was at his best in a pair of wins against USC -- including a rout in the Pac-12 title game -- throwing for 725 yards with five touchdowns in those games with three rushing touchdowns. Layer, 32, becomes one of the youngest head coaches in college football with the move. CB Korel Smith, FAU: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/11. College Football Players with increased draft stock through week 10. . OLB, Alabama, Junior In single-coverage, the sophomore led all corners in the country with a 93.3 grade and 18.3 passer rating allowed. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. He led all quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, ranked No. Oluwatimi won both the Rimington Trophy (third in Michigan history) and Outland Trophy (first in Michigan history) this season as Jim Harbaugh's team averaged 243 rushing yards a game -- fifth in the FBS. Turner had 36 total tackles this season with one interception and 10 pass breakups. Like the defensive backs position that we previously previewed, the linebackers have undergone a transformation in modern-day college football. 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. After being named first-team All-Pac-12 last season, he was an honorable mention choice in 2022. 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. Preseason ranking: 6. Nathaniel Dell makes impressive 26-yard catch, CB, Michigan, Senior they've got a Big 12 title to win up in Ames.Host: Trey Scott Guest: Michael SwainFollow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast . LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. Ravens GM Says He Never Considered It 'One Time', Telesco: Keenan Allen Isn't Going Anywhere, Scouts' Predictions: Small-School Players Who Will Become Household Names, Chris Johnson: Predicting Indy's Fastest 5, Joe Thomas: Why It's Time to Put Cameras In Player Interview Rooms, Marc Trestman: Stroud Future Franchise QB, Head of Pro Scouting, NFL Player Personnel Executive. The 6-0, 220-pound Miller became the only player in Big 12 history to record a rushing touchdown in 13 different games in a season. PK John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/18, PK Hunter Duplessis, UTSA: Enters the NFL Draft 12/28, PK Gabe Brkic, Oklahoma: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, PK Anders Carlson, Auburn: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, PK Seth Small, Texas A&M: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, PK Cade York, LSU: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, PK Jonathan Garibay, Texas Tech: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, PK Cameron Dicker, Texas: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. The sophomores 91.0 run-blocking grade led all FBS tackles while his 99.0 pass-blocking efficiency score was fifth. 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 . Hes the most valuable returning Power Five corner according toPFFs wins above average metric. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. It was quite the turnaround after beginning the year with a beatdown at the hands of Georgia. 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. Preseason ranking: 29. Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior Suspect in UVA shooting was on the bus with victims returning from a Washington DC trip, school spokesperson says By Amir Vera and Holly Yan , CNN Updated 7:57 AM EST, Wed November 16, 2022 Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then with team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away but the 2022 NFL Draftdeadline is approaching for those who are eligible, so we now know which of college footballs top talents will be leaving and returning for this season. The Golden Gophers' center was an AP first-team All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection as the team averaged 218.4 rushing yards a game, which was second in the Big Ten. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Louisiana. Preseason ranking: NR. Corums 96 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns were the second most in the country, behind only Minnesotas Mohamed Ibrahim, who received 72 more carries. Top 5 Players Returning to School. DB, Alabama, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE There's no more dominant player returning to college football than Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. The former Auburn QB transferred to Oregon before the 2022 season and set career highs in completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns. The sophomore shined in his first full season as a starter, earning second-team AP All-America honors and forming an elite linebacker tandem with Smael Mondon Jr. Dumas-Johnson ranks third on the team in quarterback hurries with 24. 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. WR, Purdue, Senior He got out of the inning, preserving a one-run lead . He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. Preseason ranking: NR. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. Brock Bowers, Georgia Bulldogs: Although he was just a true freshman in 2021, Bowers put together a standout season for Georgia - making 56 receptions for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns to earn a PFF grade of 91.7.He averaged 15.8 yards per catch for the Bulldogs and should be a big target for them again next season. DE George Karlaftis, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 11 returning offensive players across all of college football on Monday. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first . He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. March 15: The 2023 league year and free agency period begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. Notable 2022 stats: 1,182 yards, 15 TDs DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:Posted caption End of an Era after Pac-12 Championship 12/4. Notable 2022 stats: 12 TDs, 1,077 yards Egbuka recorded six 100-yard receiving games this season for the Buckeyes, including three straight 100-yard games from Sept. 10-24. 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. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Jan 20, 2023. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He helped the Ohio State offense average 492.7 total yards and 44.5 points a game. Downs missed two of North Carolina's first three games and skipped the bowl, yet he still posted his second-straight 1,000-yard season and did so in emphatic fashion. 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). That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. 2. The junior from Irmo, South Carolina, wasn't on a lot of peoples' radars at the start of the season. Egbuka was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, awarded to the country's most versatile player, and garnered second-team All-Big Ten honors for Ohio State. TEAustin Stogner, Oklahoma: Has entered the transfer portal 11/30. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Hall of FamerMarvin Harrisons son was both the highest-graded and most valuable wide receiver in the country in 2022, according toPFFs wins above average metric. Bennett's passing numbers improved in his second season as Georgia's starter, as he completed more than 68% of his passes for 3,823 yards and 23 touchdowns. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Preseason ranking: 31. We have followed the same process we follow in the preseason. Preseason ranking: 92. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. He earned first-team All-SEC honors while wearing LSU's famed No. Notable 2022 stats: 3,823 yards, 23 TDs A finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, Smith leads Georgia with three interceptions and ranks fourth in tackles with 58. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 22 solo tackles NOTE: The NFL has informed clubs that it counts the 2020 college football season toward a player's eligibility, whether a . Preseason ranking: NR. S B.J. He was ranked 45th on The 33rd Teams initial top-100 rankings, released before Mondays underclassmen declaration deadline. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. Known playmakers like C.J. His 254 catches over three years is also a school record, and the most ever for a Big 12 player in a three-year span. He's the best D-Tackle I've ever coached." He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). Notable 2022 stats: 23.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 FF Traditionally, there is a 5-year clock for athletes to play 4 years. He's one of the nation's most electric players with the ball in his hands, which happened a lot during his Mississippi State career. Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. But Judkins, the freshman from Alabama, had other plans. Preseason ranking: NR. He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. Download App. 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. Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU. In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. Fashanu started in eight games this season. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs On the back of Corum's rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. 7 overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. Preseason ranking: NR. The sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . 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. Senate Bill 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. A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. Preseason ranking: NR. Moore was the foundation for a defense that didn't allow more than 30 points all season (something only Georgia and Michigan did, too), while chipping in with 13.5 tackles for loss and six QB hurries. Notable 2022 stats: 3,135 yards, 27 TDs, 89.4 Total QBR Thompson-Robinson's fifth season in his prolific UCLA career was, by far, his best. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He earned second-team All-Big Ten recognition. The 2022 Winter Training and Competition document follows recent updates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including recommendations for quarantine and isolation.The updated guidance addresses broad considerations that differentiate COVID-19 management in Tier 1 . Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Notable 2022 stats: 1,558 yards, 9 TDs Winning back-to-back Heisman Trophies wasn't in the cards. He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. Though the Eagles did not have a great season, Flowers was outstanding every single week -- and made play after play despite the best efforts from opposing defenses. 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