Boston College Secures 9th ACC Win Over Wake, 71-69. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 12 TDs, 1,077 yards His 88.2 grade tied with Michigan cornerbackWill Johnsonfor first among Power Five true freshmen. He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. WR, UTSA, Senior 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. 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. DLDeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. OLB, Alabama, Junior In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. Download App. Known playmakers like C.J. Hes the reigning John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in college football. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions and 34 passes defended. Brown started 12 games at safety this season for Penn State and was a third-team All-Big Ten selection. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. 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. 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. What we thought we'd get, we got. Preseason ranking: 82. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. His 2.22 yards per route run also ranked fourth among all tight ends. Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . 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. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. He led the nation in combined rushing and receiving yards with 1,894 (1,580 rushing, 314 receiving), was second with 20 total touchdowns and led the Big 12 with 131.7 rushing yards and 157.83 all-purpose yards per game. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). As a second-team All-ACC selection, he led the Wolfpack with 101 tackles, including 14 in a win over Florida State and 10 in a win over rival North Carolina. LB, UCLA, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Only Harrison tallied more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last year than Egbuka among returning Power Five receivers. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He led the team in sacks and also had two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. 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. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks For seniors, this ruling meant a chance to finish out their college careers. He was second in the conference in receiving yards per game (83.8) in the regular season and is always a home-run threat, like in the Sooners' 51-48 OT loss to Texas Tech in the regular-season finale, where he caught five passes for 162 yards and 2 TDs, including a 77-yarder. RB, Syracuse, Sophomore ESPN ranks Branch as the No. Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. The 6-4, 215-pound Johnston was a big target for TCU QB Max Duggan and had career highs with 53 catches for 903 yards while adding five touchdown catches. Preseason ranking: NR. Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) 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. TE, Notre Dame, Junior Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. AK SPORTS REPORT (February 27-March 4, 2023) Here we go AK! Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. S, Alabama, Senior CB, Utah, Sophomore In his first year as the full-time starting quarterback, Travis showed he is more than just a runner, becoming the fourth player in school history to gain 3,000 total yards and 32 total touchdowns in a season. of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school . WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE There's no more dominant player returning to college football than Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. The true sophomore will enter 2023 as a candidate for national defensive player of the year honors. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. S, Georgia, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards "Throw it to Franklin as quickly as possible" was one of UTSA's base plays this year, and it worked most of the time. The All-Big 12 receiver led the Sooners with 54 catches and 1,083 receiving yards, averaging more than 20 yards per reception, with six TDs. Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. He rushed for a career-high 510 yards and 14 touchdowns as well. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards Where things are: College Football Transfer Team Rankings for 2023. Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. C, Minnesota, Senior 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. Similar to Owens, Robinson chose to return in 2021 as a super senior after playing in 52 games in his first four seasons at UA. QB, Alabama, Junior Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the leading authority on the NFL Draft. Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. ESPN's No. He ended up leading the SEC in receiving yards (1,267) and broke the school record for single-season touchdown receptions (15). WRJustyn Ross, Clemson: Was confirmed by Dabo Swinney on 11/17 that he would enter the draft. He threw for 3,688 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Nathaniel Dell makes impressive 26-yard catch, CB, Michigan, Senior 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. 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. On the back of Corum's rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. 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. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs TEAustin Stogner, Oklahoma: Has entered the transfer portal 11/30. Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects, Syracuse QB Shrader to miss spring practice, Sources: Asst. 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. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade And with that in mind, Bleacher Report's Brad Shepard unveiled his list of 11 college football players returning to school in 2021 that could seriously improve their positing for the 2022 NFL Draft. The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed Preseason ranking: 43. 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. He has 11 interceptions throughout his time at Iowa along with three defensive touchdowns. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Preseason ranking: NR. Sanders continued to produce and led Arkansas in total tackles (103), sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (13.5) and forced fumbles (3). RB Rachaad White, Arizona State: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/7, RBJordan Mason, Georgia Tech: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/9, RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/10, RB Tyler Goodson, Iowa: Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10, RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn: Exited the transfer portal, will continue his career at Auburn 12/13, RB Quay Holmes, ETSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Max Borghi, Washington State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Kevin Marks Jr., Buffalo: Forgoes his final season and declares for NFL Draft 12/14, RB Jashaun Corbin, Florida State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Kenneth Walker, Michigan State: Posted on social media he will skip the bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/16, RB Leddie Brown, Virginia: Announced he will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. On the back of Corums rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. Seniors Declaring | Underclassmen Declaring | Out of Eligibility. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. QB, UCLA, Senior RB, Clemson, Sophomore After getting snubbed by Heisman voters last season, he came back and led the SEC in sacks (10) and tackles for loss (19.5), and he led the country in pressures (51). Preseason ranking: NR. The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. He had a sack in Georgia's CFP semifinal win over Ohio State. 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: 16 TDs, 1,567 yards Virginia Tech cancel rivalry game after player deaths Virginia shooting victim plans football return: 'Not a quitter' Terry Holland, who elevated Virginia basketball to national prominence during 16 seasons as coach and later had a . 1 Tennessee. Porter was a first-team All-Big Ten honoree this season for Penn State. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft after bowl game win 12/30. 1 here. DL Perrion Winfrey,Oklahoma: Announced he willdeclare for NFL draft 12/7, DE Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State: Announced on Twitter he will enter the NFL Draft 12/8. Notable 2022 stats: 6.5 sacks, 1 FF DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. Preseason ranking: NR. Layer, 32, becomes one of the youngest head coaches in college football with the move. 2024 NFL Draft: Blake Corum, Bo Nix and the best prospects returning to school. A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. The former Georgia Tech transfer not only led the team in rushing during the regular season (850 yards), he also had the most receptions (42). Preseason ranking: 49. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. Preseason ranking: NR. A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. RB, UCLA, Senior PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Reigning Buck Buchanan Award winner Isaiah Land enters 2022 as the top defender in the FCS, hoping to build after a season where he led the FCS in sacks (19) and tackles for loss (25.5). Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. In just one year as an FBS player, Verse has lived up to the advance hype, emerging as an All-ACC first-team defensive end after leading Florida State 9 sacks -- despite missing time with a leg injury during the season. Will Anderson Jr., Edge Rusher, Alabama, 6-foot-3 . Preseason ranking: 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. Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards He had 3.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and two interceptions. We have followed the same process we follow in the preseason. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore Preseason ranking: NR. The sophomore also led all Power Five players with 332 punt return yards. QB, Georgia, Senior Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. Bowers iseasilyat the top because hes arguably been the best tight end, period, in each of his first two seasons. 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. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,328 yards Story Links. He's No. Purdue reaching the Big Ten Championship! DE, Notre Dame, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. 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. 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. LB, Michigan, Senior DBJalon Thigpen, Arkansas Pine Bluff: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. Maye also tied for second among all quarterbacks with 56 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. TCU transfer Zach Evans was supposed to be Ole Miss' feature back on paper. DBTanner Ingle, North Carolina State: Announced he will return. 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. 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). Notable 2022 stats: 30 solo, 1 INT, 2 PD 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. He completed 70% of his passes with 32 touchdowns to nine interceptions, and he's now thrown for at least 300 yards 10 times in his career and rushed for at least 100 yards four times. Alt looks like a potential top-five pick in 2024 and the best offensive tackle prospect sincePenei Sewell. Campbell led an excellent Iowa defense in tackles with 118. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT Preseason ranking: 16. 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 ranked 18th in Total QBR -- best among QBs from a Group of Five conference -- by combining 4,059 passing yards with 600 rushing yards. Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. We also got TCU in the national title game. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. 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. The former three-star recruit was a true workhorse for the Rebels, ranking in the top 10 in the FBS in attempts, rushing yards, yards after contact and forced missed tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. DB, Alabama, Junior The 5-foot-6, 176-pound Vaughn plays big, and his dependability and versatility powered Kansas State to a Big 12 championship, including rushing for 130 yards in the title game win over TCU. Bryce Young He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). 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. OT, Northwestern, Junior His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs Outkick host Curt Schilling sat down with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday and was very blunt on how he views Ukraine currently, comparing it to fascist Italy under dictator Benito Mussolini and calling it a "bad" place with "bad" people. 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. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. QB, North Carolina, Freshman WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. March 15: The 2023 league year and free agency period begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. Preseason ranking: 2. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. - Withdrew from the 2022 NFL Draft due to needing surgery 1/31. There is no disputing how good Mayer has been for the Irish. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. TE, Georgia, Sophomore Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. DE, Clemson, Junior Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. LB, Texas Tech, Senior He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. 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. Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. He also added 510 yards on the ground and 14 rushing touchdowns. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. Notable 2022 stats: 1,151 yards, 10 TDs Its officially time to hit the reset button. 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. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) WR, Boston College, Senior 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. LB Khalan Tolson, Illinois: Announced he will enter the NFL Draft on 12/10. CBAlontae Taylor, Tennessee: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. DLKhris Bogle, Florida: Entering transfer portal 12/1. March begins this week and so does the Spring Sports season! OLB, LSU, Junior For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. After winning the Biletnikoff Award at Pitt, Addison transferred to USC and was named first-team All-Pac-12 despite being slowed by injuries. Preseason ranking: NR. His 94.7 run-defense grade was also the best mark by a defensive player sinceMicah Parsonsin 2019. Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. The Buckeyes churned out 198.5 rushing yards -- third in the Big Ten -- as Miyan Williams ran for 817 yards and 13 touchdowns (third in Big Ten). 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: 1,399 yards, 17 TDs He had two forced fumbles and a sack in Georgia's signature regular-season win over then-No. He topped 100 yards in six games. 2. 1. DT, Georgia, Junior 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. Preseason ranking: 23. He became the first Syracuse player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Delone Carter (2009-10), and the first player to rush for 1,000 yards and gain 250 yards receiving in consecutive seasons in program history. TCU QB Max Duggan passes to Quentin Johnston, who stutter-steps by a defender and speeds 76 yards to the house. Mayer is exactly what you want in a tight end: a ferocious blocker who presents a huge matchup advantage for the Irish because he is an elite pass-catcher. Davidson, Arizona State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, DT John Ridgeway, Arkansas: Declaring for the NFL Draft 1/7, DT Akial Byers, Missouri:Declaring for the NFL Draft1/7, DT Dalyn Wade-Perry, Stanford: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DE Myjai Sanders, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Kobie Whiteside, Missouri: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, DT Israel Antwine, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DT Phidarian Mathis, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DE Travon Walker, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, DT DJ Dale, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/15, DE Xavier Thomas, Clemson: Returning to school next season 1/17, DT Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin: Returning to school next season 1/17, OLB Nolan Smith, Georgia:Returning to school next season 1/17, DT Jordan Davis, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DE Ali Gaye, LSU: Returning to school next season 1/17, LB Wendell Davis, Pitt: Enters transfer portal on 11/3, LBAyodele Adeoye, Texas: Enters transfer portal on 11/30, LBChase Lasater, FAU: Enters transfer portal on 11/30, LBDeJaun Cooper, South Dakota: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/1, LBAaron Brule, Mississippi State: Enters the transfer portal 12/2. Ibrahim passed Darrell Thompson, who had 4,654 yards, and Ibrahim also broke Minnesota's single season rushing record, which was held by David Cobb, who had 1,626 yards in a season. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. He finishes his career with 10,695 yards passing -- just 13 yards shy of the school record. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:Posted caption End of an Era after Pac-12 Championship 12/4. The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. DE, Kansas State, Junior Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. OL, Georgia, Sophomore Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. 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. LB, Arkansas, Junior He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. He lined up on the right and left, he lined up in the slot and wide, and his last catch of 2022 was a bowl-winner -- a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left in the Independence Bowl. DB, Georgia, Freshman College Football 2022: Top 10 returning players at every position. 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