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Preseason ranking: 9. He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. 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. 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. Carter ranks second on the team with 29 quarterback hurries to go along with three sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. 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. QB, Utah, Junior 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. Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. With 1,096 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns, Perry became the first ACC player with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards and 10 TDs since Sammy Watkins in 2011, and he's just the ninth Power 5 player to do that in back-to-back years in the playoff era. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . 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 Traditionally, there is a 5-year clock for athletes to play 4 years. Among those returning to school, McKinstry is the best cornerback, best returner and has the best nickname. Beebe spent the last two seasons at offensive tackle before moving inside to left guard in 2022. DL, Pitt, Junior He was one of just 14 Power Five offensive linemen with more than 825 snaps played this season and no sacks allowed. 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. LB Khalan Tolson, Illinois: Announced he will enter the NFL Draft on 12/10. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) By Nick Baumgardner. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. McKinstry led Alabama with 13 pass breakups and also contributed with an interception, a sack and 29 solo tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs QB . Max Duggan starting the year on the bench, then finishing second in the Heisman. "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 led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU. Verse called his decision to come to Florida State the best one he has ever made. Despite ranking just 256th among interior defensive linemen in run-defense snaps (172), The Godfather registered the sixth-most run-stops (27). Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. Notable 2022 stats: 3.5 sacks, 1 FF But Judkins, the freshman from Alabama, had other plans. TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. DB Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he is forgoing his senior season and entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/6. 12/17, WR Dontay Demus, Maryland: Announced he will return for next season. The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) 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. He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. Preseason ranking: NR. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. LB, Ohio State, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft after bowl game win 12/30. Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. PT/PK Matt Araiza, San Diego State: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, PT Trenton Gill, North Carolina State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, PT Jordan Stout, Penn State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, PT Daniel Whelan, UC Davis: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, PT Ben Griffiths, USC: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, PT Josh Watts, Colorado: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, LS Daniel Cantrell, Boise State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31. The junior from Irmo, South Carolina, wasn't on a lot of peoples' radars at the start of the season. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Notable 2022 stats: 790 rec yards, 9 total TDs He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. RB, UCLA, Senior 7. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: 20. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the leading authority on the NFL Draft. Phillips III was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. 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. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He wasn't lying. WR, TCU, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. Bryce Young Here are Andy Katz's top-25 returning players for the 2021-2022 college basketball season: 25. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. He became the first Arkansas linebacker to earn first-team AP All-America honors since Ronnie Caveness in 1964. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards Notable 2022 stats: 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 FF He also improved his accuracy as a passer (68.6%) and threw just three interceptions. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. TE, Notre Dame, Junior Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. QB, Tennessee, Senior Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. CB, Mississippi State, Junior Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 at the time. 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. His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. Now that we know who will continue playing on Saturdays next fall, let's take an early look at the top returning players at every position. 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: 81. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. His hurdle over a Louisville player on the way to a 25-yard touchdown this season was a highlight for the ages. Outside of Marvin Harrison Jr., Egbuka was the most valuable Power Five wide receiver last year, according toPFFs wins above average metric. He ranks among the top three in league history in passing yards, total yards and total touchdowns, too. QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF TEAustin Stogner, Oklahoma: Has entered the transfer portal 11/30. He paired with Dorian Singer to make up one of the most productive duos in the country. QB, Alabama, Junior Preseason ranking: 26. DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. S Kerby Joseph, Illinois:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. 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. 2 nationally. 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 also added 510 yards on the ground and 14 rushing touchdowns. 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. RB ZaQuandre White, South Carolina: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Preseason ranking: NR. WRMycah Pittman, Oregon: Enters transfer portal 11/23, WRJalen Tolbert, South Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 11/30, WRAl'Vonte Woodard, Texas: Enters transfer portal 11/30, WRTre Turner, Virginia Tech:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/1, WRKobay White, Boston College: Enters the transfer portal 12/1, WRTayvion Robinson, Virginia Tech: Enters transfer portal 12/2, WRChanga Hodge, Virginia Tech: Announced his intent to declare on 12/2, WR Khafre Brown, UNC: Transfers to USF 12/2, DB Stanley Berryhill III, Arizona: Announced his intent to declare on 12/2, WR Frank Ladson,Clemson:Has entered the Transfer Portal 12/3, WR Charleston Rambo, Miami Hurricanes: Announced he will declare for draft on 12/3. He played college football at Eastern Washington, where he won the Walter Payton Award as a junior, and was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Kupp had a breakout season in 2021 when he became the fourth player since the AFL . More than 10,000 votes later, these were the results. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. Examining returning starter data and its potential impact on the Pac-12 for the 2022 college football season. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. Trotter was second in that same group in both passer rating allowed (42.9) and open target rate allowed (47.6%). WR, USC, Junior Top 5 Players Returning to School. RBTiyon Evans, Tennessee: Entered the transfer portal on 11/26; could enter on the draft. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. A new bill aimed at combating voter fraud in Arizona is making its way through the legislative system and could mark a turning point in the state's contentious elections. 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. Nix is another Power Five quarterback and former transfer returning to school for 2023. Preseason ranking: NR. Michael Schmitz was a constant presence in the middle of Minnesota's offensive line. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. It's officially reset time in college football. Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior 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. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. After throwing for 280 yards and three touchdowns in a bowl win over Missouri, Hartman ended his Wake Forest career as the ACC's all-time leader in career touchdown passes. Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports), Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix. He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. He topped 100 yards in six games. Preseason ranking: 71. Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts Over his career, he has 295 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions. There is no disputing how good Mayer has been for the Irish. Preseason ranking: 43. 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. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns and routinely turned broken plays into explosive plays. He didnt get the Ducks to the Pac-12 title game but he came close despite an ankle injury late in the season. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 6 TDs, 1,066 yards Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE There's no more dominant player returning to college football than Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. DT, Georgia, Junior Preseason ranking: 10. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. Basically, everything came together for Nix as a quarterback. 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. He got out of the inning, preserving a one-run lead . 12 in passing yards (3,594) and was sacked just five times. He's No. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. In the old days (like, two years ago), college football players weighing an . LB, UCLA, Junior 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. 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). DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: 6. Preseason ranking: 79. Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. 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. Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Preseason ranking: NR. LB, Wisconsin, Junior 70. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed Preseason ranking: 62. DE, Notre Dame, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards 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. Hell be among the Heisman favorites for 2023 and hell have the Ducks looking like a playoff contender going into the season. 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. 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. WR David Bell, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. He has started every game for the Bulldogs and helped the defense sustain its trajectory despite losing five first-round draft picks from the 2021 team. Hodges-Tomlinson won the Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back this season and had 40 tackles, three interceptions, 10 pass breakups and forced a fumble. Preseason ranking: 29. RB, Arkansas, Sophomore 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. Preseason ranking: 64. 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. The 6-1, 205-pound Starks was a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. DL Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft, likely to sit out bowl game 12/13, DL Savion Williams, Florida A&M: Announced he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, DL Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin: Will return for the 2022 season 12/15, DE Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina: Announced he will enter the NFL Draft 12/17, DL Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington: Will not enter the NFL Draft and returns to the Huskies 12/19, DL Tre Williams, Arkansas: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft despite recent charges 12/21, DE Mika Tafua, Utah: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, DT Neil Farrell, LSU: Skipping bowl game and declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, DL Cameron Thomas, San Diego State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DL Marquan McCall, Kentucky: Will play in Shrine Bowl and declare for the NFL Draft 12/24, DE Thomas Booker, Stanford: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DL Tayland Humphrey, Louisiana: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, DE Alex Wright, UAB: Declares for the draft 12/27, DT Kalia Davis, UCF: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, DL Haskell Garrett, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl12/27, DT Brandon Dorlus, Oregon: Will return for next season 12/27, DE Erik Hansen, Upper Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, DT Derrick Tangelo, Penn State: Opting out of bowl game will enter the NFL Draft 12/29, DL Colby Wooden, Auburn: Will return to school next year 12/30, DL Rondre Knowles-Tener, Virginia-Wise: Enters the NFL Draft 1/1, DE Drake Jackson, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, DE David Ojabo, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DE Drew Beesley, Michigan State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DT Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Ami Finau, Maryland: Returning to school next season 1/4, DE K.J. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Preseason ranking: 5. QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD Some won't. Disappointment will reign, especially for the poor soul who is the last man standing in the Green Room, where the top-shelf prospects are sequestered until their . Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF RB, Alabama, Junior OL, Tennessee, Senior 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. Then he threw for five touchdowns in his college debut and took off from there in a truly outstanding season for the redshirt freshman. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The sophomore excels outside of the original play design, plays on which he led the nation in passing yards (707), passing touchdowns (seven) and big-time throws (10) in 2022. March begins this week and so does the Spring Sports season! As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. One of the most underrated parts of Tennessee's record-setting offense was its offensive line, as the Vols led the country in scoring (47.3 points per game). Will Anderson Jr., Edge Rusher, Alabama, 6-foot-3 . Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack A unanimous All-American, Phillips III ranked tied for third in the country (first among Power 5 players) with six interceptions -- half of which came against Oregon State in one of the best defensive performances in college football this season. Maye also tied for second among all quarterbacks with 56 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. RB, Kansas State, Junior I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications . Though Tucker saw a dip in his production, he was still among the best running backs in the ACC this season, rushing for 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 254 yards receiving and two more scores. Rattlers draft stock has been all over the map the past few years, which could be one reason he decided to return to school. Preseason ranking: NR. Tuipulotu is the No. Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Preseason ranking: NR. A press release was issued . His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. DB, USC, Senior A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. Preseason ranking: 16. 1. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Notable 2022 stats: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards Notable 2022 stat: Pro Football Focus 91.7 run block grade One of the team leaders, Battle elected to return to school for his senior season and is rated by ESPN's Todd McShay as the third-best safety prospect for the 2023 NFL draft. Preseason ranking: NR. CB, TCU, Senior WR, Ohio State, Sophomore He was once again the most valuable tight end in the nation this past season and led the position in receiving yards (942), yards after the catch (479) and receiving yards after contact (274). The 6-4, 255-pound junior defensive end from Kansas City, Missouri, was named Big 12 defensive player of the year and was the league's defensive lineman of the year for the second straight season. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD We also got TCU in the national title game. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. The sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . 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