All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The redshirt freshman was the most valuable player this past season, according toPFFs wins above average metric. LB Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and declare on 12/6. Preseason ranking: NR. He went from a punch line at Auburn after years of unfulfilled offseason hype to a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate and NFL Draft prospect seemingly overnight. Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Announced he will return for another season on 12/12. Notable 2022 stats: 1,399 yards, 17 TDs DBKendall Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBJaquan Amos, Iowa State: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBAntonio Fletcher, Arkansas State: Enters transfer portal 12/1, DBNaijee Jones, Rutgers: Enters transfer portal 12/1. Preseason ranking: NR. Corum was arguably the best running back in college football last season, making him an easy choice for No. 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. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. In single-coverage, the sophomore led all corners in the country with a 93.3 grade and 18.3 passer rating allowed. 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 did a lot of his damage on horizontal or short passes, providing the sort of risk-free explosiveness that every offensive coordinator dreams of. The man with the unforgettable name earned first-team All-SEC honors and All-America recognition at both cornerback and punt returner this season. For seniors, this ruling meant a chance to finish out their college careers. Hes the reigning John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in college football. The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." RB, UCLA, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD The 6-1, 205-pound Starks was a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. 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. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Preseason ranking: 49. 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. Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). Where things are: College Football Transfer Team Rankings for 2023. Verse transferred to Florida State prior to the 2022 season from Albany, where he appeared in 15 games and still managed to record 14.5 sacks. A year after the Huskies won just four games, they finished 11-2 -- capped by a win against Texas in the Alamo Bowl -- as Penix Jr. threw for 4,641 yards with 31 touchdown passes. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU. Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . Charbonnet was named first-team All-Pac-12 after leading the conference with 1,359 yards rushing. WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Monday, January 17th. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia.. Walker played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a junior. He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. Preseason ranking: NR. Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. Robinson became the first Texas player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons since Vince Young in 2004-2005, and won the Doak Walker award this year as the best running back in college football. Some expected names will be called. It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF 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. RB MataeoDurant, Duke:Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. He had 46 total tackles this season, one interception and 10 pass breakups with two forced fumbles. Newton broke out in a significant way as a redshirt sophomore this season. And he returned 11 kickoffs for 312 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown. For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. 70. 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). 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. Alabama coach Nick Saban is accustomed to losing star players to the NFL Draft, but the talent and leadership Battle provides will go a long way toward the Crimson Tide's return to glory in 2022. Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. He averaged 15.8 yards per return, which led the SEC and ranked No. 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. 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 . His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. DB, Alabama, Sophomore But what was truly impressive was the way he ran. Nix, however, chose to come back. Tramel: Why the NCAA should let undrafted football players to return to school after NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: 98. The sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. 1. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. McKinstry led Alabama with 13 pass breakups and also contributed with an interception, a sack and 29 solo tackles. 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. 18 jersey, consistently contributing on the edge for defensive coordinator Matt House. Eichenberg probably didn't get the attention nationally that he deserved after this season. Eight defensive starters return next year led by freshman Gavin Ruppert, who exploded onto the scene in 2022 with 95 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He was also the third-most valuable safety in the country according to PFFswins above average metric. TE, Utah, Junior It also includes Alabama's very won JC Latham, who was selected as the best returning right tackle in all of college football. He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. DB, Illinois, Junior AK SPORTS REPORT (February 27-March 4, 2023) Here we go AK! He missed the last three games of the season but still finished 16th in total pressures (37) and 25th in tackles for loss (15). Kinchens broke out as a sophomore on his way to becoming a second-team All-American for PFF, as he led all safeties in the country with a 90.0 grade and a 90.7 coverage grade. Notable 2022 stats: 3,823 yards, 23 TDs OLB, Alabama, Junior Who knows what could come next? 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. He broke up a pass in five straight games and had a season-high 10 tackles in Georgia's win over Tennessee. 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: 1,355 yards, 10 TDs OL, BYU, Junior He became the first Arkansas linebacker to earn first-team AP All-America honors since Ronnie Caveness in 1964. TE, Notre Dame, Junior When used in the right context, it can be strong tool. Maye is the biggest challenger to dethrone Williams as QB1 both in the 2024 draft and in college football in general. OT, Northwestern, Junior QB, Utah, Junior RBMohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota: Announced he will return for sixth season on 11/24. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. DL Tunmise Adeleye, Texas A&M Phillips III was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. ESPN ranks Branch as the No. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. 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. 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 . Barton likely couldve been a Day 2 pick in the2023 NFL Draftbut instead will be one of the best offensive tackles in college football for another season. The son of former All-Pro linebackerJeremiah Trotter Sr., the sophomore linebacker has lived up to his fathers name and then some. Henry, Clemson: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Sam Okuayinonu, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DT Dante Stills, West Virginia: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Mike Greene, James Madison: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, DT Keyshon Camp, Pittsburgh: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, DT Christopher Hinton, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DT Jaquain Blakely, Tennessee: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, Miami: Enters the transfer portal 1/6 - Transfers to Arizona State, DE Justin Ademilola, Notre Dame: Returning to school next season 1/6, DE Lawtez Rogers, Maryland:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft1/7, DT D.J. WR, Tennessee, Junior 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. The 87th NFL draft is scheduled to be held April 28-30, 2022 in Las Vegas. DLMike Tverdov, Rutgers: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. 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. Preseason ranking: 75. DBJalon Thigpen, Arkansas Pine Bluff: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. 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. DT, Georgia, Junior He led all quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, ranked No. DL, Tennessee, Senior Preseason ranking: 86. G, USC, Senior Top 5 Players Returning to School. His 88.2 grade tied with Michigan cornerbackWill Johnsonfor first among Power Five true freshmen. Be sure to take advantage and get outside . Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF He was a ballhawking defensive back that had a knack for always being in position. He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. In the old days (like, two years ago), college football players weighing an . A finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, Smith leads Georgia with three interceptions and ranks fourth in tackles with 58. After transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made an immediate impact for the Trojans, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt senior. Preseason ranking: 64. History was made when Georgia was crowned the national champion after a 41-year journey back to the top. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Senate Bill Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs A dual-threat quarterback, Williams added 372 yards rushing, including 10 touchdowns as USC reached the Pac-12 title game and rose as high as No. 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. Young's story is incredible. Outside of Marvin Harrison Jr., Egbuka was the most valuable Power Five wide receiver last year, according toPFFs wins above average metric. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. Only Harrison tallied more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last year than Egbuka among returning Power Five receivers. Notable 2022 stats: 10 sacks, 51 pressures Preseason ranking: 58. Preseason ranking: NR. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. 11 nationally and helped land him first-time All-Pac-12 honors. Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Preseason ranking: 48. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. college football preview magazine. RB, Syracuse, Sophomore Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. 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. Basically, everything came together for Nix as a quarterback. Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Notable 2022 stats: 3.5 sacks, 1 FF DBDallis Flowers, Pittsburgh State: Announced he will forfeit his extra year of eligibility on 11/28. 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Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs QB, North Carolina, Freshman Against Georgia Tech, he had three interceptions, including one he returned 99 yards for a touchdown. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. He won a triple crown of sorts for passers, leading the nation in completions (389), passing yards (4,744) and touchdowns (40), and he recently announced that he'll return for an encore next fall in Bowling Green. 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. Morgan, UConn: Declares for the Draft 1/4, ILB Chase Pine, Pittsburgh: Declares for the Draft 1/6, ILB Jack Sanborn, Wisconsin: Declares for the Draft 1/8, ILB Chance Campbell, Ole Miss: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Kaden Roy, Pittsburg State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Levi Jones, North Carolina State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, ILB Mike Rose, Iowa State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Kaden Roy, Pittsburg State: Declares for the Draft 1/12, OLB Devin Lloyd, Utah: Declares for the Draft 1/13, ILB Jack Campbell, Iowa: Returning to school next year 1/13, OLB Christopher Allen, Alabama: Signed with Priority Sports and Entertainment - Indicating declaration for the Draft 1/14, ILB Nakobe Dean, Georgia: Declares for the Draft 1/15, OLB Henry To'o To'o, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/15, ILB Christian Harris, Alabama: Declares for the Draft 1/17, OLB Kevin Harris, Georgia Tech: Declares for the Draft 1/17, ILB Jaylen Moody, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/17, DBDerrick Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/3, DBHalid Djibril, Washington State: Enters transfer portal 11/22. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports). Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine, College Football Players with increased draft stock through week 10, 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. 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. 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. Ibrahim became Minnesota's all-time leading rusher against Syracuse in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with 4,668 yards over his career. 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 . 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. Download App. 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. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. 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. No matter where Beebe lines up, he produces elite play. Thompson-Robinson's fifth season in his prolific UCLA career was, by far, his best. A first-team All-Pac-12 selection in his fifth season starting for the Trojans, Vorhees played a major role in USC's return to prominence (and his absence was greatly felt in the loss to Utah in the Pac-12 championship game). Verse was regarded by some as a potential top-15 pick before his decision to return to Florida State. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 79. 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. Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. LB, LSU, Freshman 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. 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. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Preseason ranking: 15. WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE There's no more dominant player returning to college football than Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. 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. WR, Houston, Junior A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,558 yards, 9 TDs WR, North Carolina, Junior DL, Florida State, Sophomore LB, Michigan, Senior LB, Georgia, Sophomore Layer, 32, becomes one of the youngest head coaches in college football with the move. He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. He was second in the SEC with 1,443 rushing yards and averaged 6.5 yards per carry, which ranked third nationally among those players carrying the ball 200 or more times. He is the first Pitt player to become a unanimous All-American since Aaron Donald in 2013. Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 2 FF JaTyre Carter, Southern: Confirmed on Twitter 11/29 that he will not return for senior season. QB, Western Kentucky, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 FF Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Carter ranks second on the team with 29 quarterback hurries to go along with three sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. Preseason ranking: 36. OL, Michigan, Senior He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions and 34 passes defended. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. If his teammates in NC State's linebacking corps -- Drake Thomas and Payton Wilson -- got more acclaim, no one was more respected within the Wolfpack's locker room. Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior 12/17, WR Dontay Demus, Maryland: Announced he will return for next season. Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. 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 ranks among the top three in league history in passing yards, total yards and total touchdowns, too. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs However, Verse played in all 12 of Florida States this season and recorded nine sacks and 47 total tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF QB, Alabama, Junior Judkins was arguably the best newcomer in college football last season. Following a strong third season with the Nittany Lions in 2022, he was regarded as one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the class. LB Brian Asamoah II, Oklahoma: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/8, LBMohamoud Diabate, Florida: Entered the transfer portal 12/10. The NFL Draft arrives Thursday night. March begins this week and so does the Spring Sports season! Verse called his decision to come to Florida State the best one he has ever made. Ball State limped to a 5-7 season, but you couldn't blame the sophomore from Greenwood, Indiana -- he did literally everything he could. 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. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. OT Jalen McKenzie, USC: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Ojulari emerged as LSU's top veteran defensive playmaker this season. 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. He averaged 15.8 yards per play, seventh in the SEC and no. 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