Preseason ranking: NR. 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. DB, Alabama, Junior . Senate Bill 2 in raw QBR (86.1), No. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. Newton broke out in a significant way as a redshirt sophomore this season. Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. He ran for 1,399 yards, averaged 6.2 yards per carry, and his 75-yard TD against Texas in a key game helped keep TCU on the path to the CFP. College football players that are returning to school instead of declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. He's Georgia's leading wide receiver for the second straight year, collecting 56 receptions for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,546 yards CB, Mississippi State, Junior C, Minnesota, Senior 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. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Jones left Iowa to come to Purdue and made a significant impact inside former coach Jeff Brohm's offense. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 15 PD Preseason ranking: 75. 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. Morris answered those questions quickly and became a defensive force up front all season. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications . He was also the third-most valuable safety in the country according to PFFswins above average metric. QB, UTSA, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. RB, TCU, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. WR Drake London, USC: Declared for the NFL Draft on 12/8. Verses pass rush helped the Seminoles finish 10-3 and end the season on a six-game winning streak. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD A first-team All-American, the 6-3, 205-pound Hutchinson ranked second nationally with 107 catches, a school record, and his 8.9 catches per game was tops in the FBS. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 11 returning offensive players across all of college football on Monday. WR, TCU, Junior That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. TE, Notre Dame, Junior 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. Its officially reset time incollege football. Notable 2022 stats: 16 TDs, 1,567 yards Fashanus return should stabilize the Nittany Lions offensive line looking to help build off the teams 11-win season, which included a victory in the Rose Bowl. 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. He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. Jones, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, caught 110 passes for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for the Boilermakers, garnering him the equivalent of the Big Ten's receiving Triple Crown. He ranked second among all linebackers in the country with 18 quarterback knockdowns (sacks/hits) and was tied for second in the country with four forced fumbles. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 1 FF, 14 PD Notable 2022 stats: 1,399 yards, 17 TDs 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). 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. The sophomore also led all Power Five players with 332 punt return yards. 15-ranked safety in the nation. LB Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and declare on 12/6. A second-team AP All-America selection, Branch continued his development as a productive contributor for Alabama. CB Korel Smith, FAU: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/11. Preseason ranking: 6. DE Amar Barno, Virginia Tech: Opts out of the bowl game and will enter the 2022 12/6, DT Jordan Williams, Virginia Tech: Will opt out of the bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a ballhawking defensive back that had a knack for always being in position. CB, Utah, Sophomore A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and earned the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation's top player who began his career as a walk-on. That's after throwing 10 his final season at Arizona State. Notable 2022 stats: 1,034 yards 7 TDs Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. Harrison picked up the slack for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was limited to three games due to injury, with 77 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. 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. college football preview magazine. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed Campbell led an excellent Iowa defense in tackles with 118. S B.J. 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. Oluwatimi's transition from Virginia to Michigan was seamless this season as the graduate transfer center served as the linchpin for the Wolverines' strong offensive line. Preseason ranking: 98. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. All of the names you need to know that will be playing in the NFL next year. Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT Notable 2022 stats: 26 tackles, 11 pass breakups 2 nationally. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 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. He led the team with 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss with four quarterback hurries in 11 games. 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. OL, Georgia, Sophomore Preseason ranking: NR. CB, Penn State, Junior DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: 6. Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. After being named first-team All-Pac-12 last season, he was an honorable mention choice in 2022. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. QB, Georgia, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 875 yards Notable 2022 stats: 6.5 sacks, 1 FF Nobody had any idea what to expect out of Maye when he won the starting job during preseason camp. The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. DB, USC, Senior The leader of one of the best linebacker groups in the country, Thomas played with a grit and toughness that translated to the rest of his teammates. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Preseason ranking: 86. Returning production isn't a metric that should be ignored. 18 jersey, consistently contributing on the edge for defensive coordinator Matt House. RB, Pitt, Junior 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. QB, Oregon, Senior Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. 12/17, WR Dontay Demus, Maryland: Announced he will return for next season. Preseason ranking: NR. Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. WR, Houston, Junior WR, Ohio State, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 6 TDs, 1,066 yards Seniors Declaring | Underclassmen Declaring | Out of Eligibility. Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl. Basically, everything came together for Nix as a quarterback. S, Alabama, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 1,096 yards, 11 TDs There is no disputing how good Mayer has been for the Irish. The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. He caught 96 passes (fifth in the nation) for 1,355 yards (third), 54 first downs (sixth) and 10 touchdowns (13th). Against Georgia Tech, he had three interceptions, including one he returned 99 yards for a touchdown. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. Most consumers tuck college football away and veer into college hoops or . Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? Notable 2022 stat: Pro Football Focus 91.7 run block grade RB, Ball State, Sophomore He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. He protected quarterback Stetson Bennett's blind side, helping Georgia rank No. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. OL, Florida, Junior ESPN rates him as the No. Will Anderson Jr., Edge Rusher, Alabama, 6-foot-3 . He was a constant for a team that desperately needed one. Preseason ranking: 1. RBIsaih Pacheco, Rutgers: Announced he is entering the draft on 11/30. These players who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning for another season have the greatest chance to influence the college football season in 2023. Johnson, a consensus first-team All-American, Lombardi Award finalist and Outland Trophy semifinalist, earned first-team All-Big Ten honors this season as he moved back to left tackle. On the back of Corum's rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. Alec Anderson, OT, UCLA. Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. 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. JaTyre Carter, Southern: Confirmed on Twitter 11/29 that he will not return for senior season. S, Miami, Sophomore Tuipulotu is the No. Ibrahim became Minnesota's all-time leading rusher against Syracuse in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with 4,668 yards over his career. Preseason ranking: 81. Notable 2022 stats: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 809 yards, 9 TDs S Kerby Joseph, Illinois:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. Caleb Williams fires a dart to Kyron Hudson for his fifth passing touchdown of the game. He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns and routinely turned broken plays into explosive plays. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. He broke up a pass in five straight games and had a season-high 10 tackles in Georgia's win over Tennessee. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). 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. The NCAA has released updated guidance for winter sports competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. NOTE: The NFL has informed clubs that it counts the 2020 college football season toward a player's eligibility, whether a . Boston College Secures 9th ACC Win Over Wake, 71-69. Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Preseason ranking: 77. Among returning FBS interior offensive linemen over the last two seasons, only Beebe has been more valuable than Limmer according to PFFs wins above average metric. 12/17, OT Charles Cross, Mississippi: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/17, OT Luke Tenuta, Virginia Tech: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/18, OT Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa: Announced he is preparing for the NFL Draft 12/18, OT Blaise Andries, Minnesota: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, OC James Empey, BYU: Declared for the draft 12/21, OG Johari Branch, Maryland: Is returning for final season 12/21, OG Kenyon Green, Texas A&M: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/21, OT Abraham Lucas, Washington State: Opts out of bowl game for the NFL Draft 12/24, OL Nick Ford, Utah: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft, OC Michael Maietti, Missouri: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, OL Corey Dublin, Tulane: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, OC Alec Lindstrom, Boston College: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/27, OL Brandon Sebastian, Boston College: Enters the NFL Draft 12/27, OG Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon: Said hell play in bowl, then enter the draft on 12/8. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. A second-team All-American and Biletnikof Award semifinalist, Rice was targeted nearly three times as much as any SMU receiver, and while opponents knew the ball was going to the senior, they couldn't do much about it. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. Preseason ranking: NR. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. He finished with a 71.9 completion percentage, 3,593 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. Witherspoon became the first Illini player as a finalist for the Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation's best defensive back. 1.) By Nick Baumgardner. 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs WR, Tennessee, Junior Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. WR, USC, Junior He wasn't lying. 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. QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma: Posted on Twitter he intends to transfer from Oklahoma - Transferred to South Carolina 12/13, QB Aidan O'Connell, Purdue: Will return to Purdue for the 2022 season 12/13, QB Carson Strong, Nevada: Announced he will skip the Quick Lane Bowl and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Chase Garbers, Cal: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh: Will forgo the team's bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. It also includes Alabama's very won JC Latham, who was selected as the best returning right tackle in all of college football. 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. G, USC, Senior All player contracts expire at this time, and the . 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. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Preseason ranking: NR. On the back of Corums rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. Oregon finished 10-3 this past season and defeated the North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl. 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. Preseason ranking: 62. Preseason ranking: 26. Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws against the Utah Utes during the first half of the PAC-12 Football Championship at Allegiant Stadium. QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT Preseason ranking: NR. Hooker's Total QBR of 89.4 was second nationally during the regular season. Notable 2022 stats: 31 TDs, 4,641 yards Traditionally, there is a 5-year clock for athletes to play 4 years. He ended up leading the SEC in receiving yards (1,267) and broke the school record for single-season touchdown receptions (15). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Other Penn State seniors who could mull a . He was ranked 45th on The 33rd Teams initial top-100 rankings, released before Mondays underclassmen declaration deadline. 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. 00:00 / 27:46. For the season, he threw 38 touchdown passes, making him the only ACC QB ever with back-to-back seasons of at least 38 passing TDs. 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 . While he did not make it to New York this year, expect him to be a popular preseason pick for 2023. 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. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft.Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. Preseason ranking: NR. OT, Ohio State, Junior 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. 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. QB, Washington, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Preseason ranking: 97. Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. After this last season, the Bruins have fallen quite a bit in the rankings as several players have either graduated . Clemson vs. Wake Forest prediction and odds for Tuesday, January 17 (Sell high on Clemson), Clemson's Brevin Galloway From Hospital Bed: 'My Balls Exploded', Shane Beamer claps back at pro-Clemson media take after missing on Garrett Riley, Clemson coaching staff changes could have Tigers back in playoff, College football rankings 2023: Georgia leads charge for 3-peat, Michigan, Alabama close behind. Preseason ranking: 79. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. The 6-1, 206-pound senior was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and earned AFCA second-team All-America honors each of the past two seasons. Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. 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. 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. 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. He also improved his accuracy as a passer (68.6%) and threw just three interceptions. Notable 2022 stats: 10 sacks, 51 pressures 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. 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. 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. Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. 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. He helped the Ohio State offense average 492.7 total yards and 44.5 points a game. The face of USC's resurgence, Williams won the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,075 yards with 37 touchdowns to just four interceptions in the regular season after transferring from Oklahoma. Eichenberg had 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries this season. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. 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. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. Celebrating 20 years of excellence! Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs 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. It's officially reset time in college football. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. Deuce Vaughn breaks free and outruns the Crimson Tide's defense for an electric 88-yard touchdown run. In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs DBDallis Flowers, Pittsburgh State: Announced he will forfeit his extra year of eligibility on 11/28. Its officially time to hit the reset button. He topped 100 yards in nine of his last 11 games and is transferring to UCLA. Tuipulotu was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation with 13.5 sacks during the regular season. LB, NC State, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. 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