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. Hell join quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the backfield once again, as Michigan looks for a third-straight CFP appearance in 2023. The formerAlbanyedge dominated in his first season at the FBS level, as the redshirt sophomores 24.4% pass-rush win rate ranked fourth among Power Five edge defenders while his 10 tackles for loss/no-gain were tied for sixth. RB Kevin Harris, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, RB Zonovan Knight, North Carolina State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, FB/TE Jeremiah Hall, Oklahoma: Declares for the draft after bowl game 12/30, RB Devin Darrington, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, RB Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, RB Jerome Ford, Cincinnati: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Ronnie Rivers, Fresno State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Master Teague III, Ohio State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB James Charles, Florida Atlantic: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Abram Smith, Baylor: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, RB Ivory Kelly-Martin, Iowa: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Snoop Conner, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, RB Tobias Little, Missouri State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Bryant Koback, Toledo: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky: Will return to school next year 1/11, RB Dameon Pierce, Florida: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, RB James Cook, Georgia: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, RB Noah Cain, Penn State: Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal and will return 1/13 - Transferred to LSU 1/13, RB Keaontay Ingram, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA:Will return to school next season 1/15, RB Zamir White, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. 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: 5 sacks, 1 FF Rattlers draft stock has been all over the map the past few years, which could be one reason he decided to return to school. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. Notable 2022 stats: 1,355 yards, 10 TDs It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. QB, Alabama, Junior OL, Penn State, Sophomore Penix Jr. transferred from Indiana to reunite with former offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer, and the result was one of the best seasons by a Pac-12 quarterback since the conference expanded in 2011. Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 98. Notable 2022 stats: 3,823 yards, 23 TDs Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. 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 . C, Minnesota, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose 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. DE, Clemson, Senior The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: 79. Hes the most valuable returning Power Five corner according toPFFs wins above average metric. 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. DL, Tennessee, Senior Preseason ranking: 18. He finished with a 71.9 completion percentage, 3,593 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. 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. QB Phil Jurkovec, Boston College: Will return in 2022 12/6. Dumas-Johnson leads Georgia with four sacks and nine tackles for loss. But before we get there . He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Preseason ranking: 2. Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. Hendon Hooker throws 45 yards to Jalin Hyatt to put Tennessee up 20-0 over LSU. Maye also tied for second among all quarterbacks with 56 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. Notable 2022 stats: allowed 2 sacks and 10 pressures The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. 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. Who knows what could come next? Against Florida, he became the second player in school history to score a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first . 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. 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. WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. No defensive player in the country had quite the coming out party that Perkins threw for himself late in the season. Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD 1. DBTanner Ingle, North Carolina State: Announced he will return. Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 at the time. He would have been justified to call it a day and head for the NFL, leaving Oregon to figure out how to replicate or better their 10-4 success with a new QB and OC. Preseason ranking: NR. Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 FF Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF TCU QB Max Duggan passes to Quentin Johnston, who stutter-steps by a defender and speeds 76 yards to the house. He enjoyed a somewhat resurgent season under South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, completing 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,026 yards, 18 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He spent the 2022 campaign as Dayton's quarterbacks coach and passing . 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. 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 He rushed for 1,643 yards, finishing the regular season third in the FBS and first in the Power 5, and 10 touchdowns. Coach Pat Narduzzi has had nothing but praise for Kancey, saying, "He's athletic, he knows how to wrestle inside. Preseason ranking: NR. We have followed the same process we follow in the preseason. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. 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. He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. The former Auburn QB transferred to Oregon before the 2022 season and set career highs in completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns. RB ZaQuandre White, South Carolina: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. Witherspoon became the first Illini player as a finalist for the Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation's best defensive back. Preseason ranking: NR. He ended up leading the SEC in receiving yards (1,267) and broke the school record for single-season touchdown receptions (15). Preseason ranking: 16. Beebe spent the last two seasons at offensive tackle before moving inside to left guard in 2022. Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). After emerging as Georgia's starting left tackle late last season, Jones was a mainstay through the 2022 campaign. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 1,399 yards, 17 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. DLDeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. Story Links. 6: Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB . DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: 6. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Preseason ranking: NR. . OLB, LSU, 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. This list will be updated as news trickles in. He was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. 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. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. He did a little bit of everything for the Nittany Lions and was a problem for opposing offenses all season. 3 draft-eligible offensive tackle. WR, Iowa State, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT Bowers iseasilyat the top because hes arguably been the best tight end, period, in each of his first two seasons. And he returned 11 kickoffs for 312 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 14.5 TFL For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 15 PD 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. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 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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. Preseason ranking: 1. 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. Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards He had a sack in Georgia's CFP semifinal win over Ohio State. It's officially reset time in college football. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. He had 3.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and two interceptions. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Verses pass rush helped the Seminoles finish 10-3 and end the season on a six-game winning streak. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks Jalin Hyatt playing like the best receiver in college football for weeks at a time. Only Harrison tallied more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last year than Egbuka among returning Power Five receivers. Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. 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. 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. 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). Notable 2022 stats: 1,182 yards, 15 TDs RB, Arkansas, Sophomore "Throw it to Franklin as quickly as possible" was one of UTSA's base plays this year, and it worked most of the time. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . WR, Boston College, Senior CB, Mississippi State, Junior CB, Iowa, Senior 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. WR, Houston, Junior All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. Notable 2022 stats: 23.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 FF Notable 2022 stats: 1,034 yards 7 TDs JaTyre Carter, Southern: Confirmed on Twitter 11/29 that he will not return for senior season. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. DLMike Tverdov, Rutgers: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. 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. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first since 2002, celebrating 20 years of independent scouting analysis! 2. Here's our favorite bet for San Diego State vs. Middle Tennessee State during the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. RB, Kansas State, 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. In college football, returning production is a controversial stat. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) 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. Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates to our underclassmen tracker and bookmark our NFL Draft Headquarters page for exclusive coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft. Nix is another Power Five quarterback and former transfer returning to school for 2023. DE, Notre Dame, Senior 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,263 yards, 14 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. He led all quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, ranked No. 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. LB, Wisconsin, Junior Fashanu started in eight games this season. Wabash struggled at times defensively this year, but the unit heads into 2023 markedly more experienced. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. RB Brian Robinson - Leaving. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. After being named first-team All-Pac-12 last season, he was an honorable mention choice in 2022. 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. RB, Clemson, Sophomore Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. The 6-4, 310-pound Jones earned first-team All-SEC honors. 2 in raw QBR (86.1), No. Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. 2024 NFL Draft: Blake Corum, Bo Nix and the best prospects returning to school. Perkins was a top-10 recruit in the 2022 class, which may have been too low. QB, Western Kentucky, Senior His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings QB, TCU, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD Hooker's Total QBR of 89.4 was second nationally during the regular season. He was also the third-most valuable safety in the country according to PFFswins above average metric. LB Emmett Rice, Florida State: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Daniels made the most of his transfer from Arizona State and had a huge season at LSU, where he was second nationally among quarterbacks with 885 rushing yards. 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 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). Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts Schumann returning to Georgia. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. ESPN's No. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack 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. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. 15-ranked safety in the nation. 12/17, RB Joshua Mack, Liberty: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/18, RB Breece Hall, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, RB Pierre Strong Jr., SDSU: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/21, RB James Cook, Georgia: Entered the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, RB Raheem Blackshear, Virginia Tech: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, RB Julius Chestnut, Sacred Heart: Will enter the NFL Draft 12/22, RB Trey Potts, Minnesota: Will return to school next season 12/22, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU: Will play in bowl game then enter the NFL Draft 12/24, RB Adam Cofield, Western Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, RB Cyrus Habibi-Likio, Boise State: Forgoing final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, RB Ulysses Bentley IV, SMU: Will return to school next year 12/27, RB Tyler Allgeier, BYU: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/29, RB B.J. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports), Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix. Preseason ranking: 46. Harrison recorded six 100-yard games, paced by 185 yards in a 44-31 victory at Penn State on Oct. 29. He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. He led the team in sacks and also had two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stat: allowed 1 sack on more than 400 pass block attempts DL, Florida State, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 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 . A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 4 INT On one hand, you have experienced playmakers returning and continuity in the locker room. He then missed the Big Ten Championship against Purdue and Michigans College Football Playoff loss against TCU. Turner had 36 total tackles this season with one interception and 10 pass breakups. 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. 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). Preseason ranking: 26. 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. As a consumer in Las Vegas with a considerable amount of investment on the Bulldogs, the spoils lasted well into the evening. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. Campbell led an excellent Iowa defense in tackles with 118. of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school . Preseason ranking: 49. Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. 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. DBDallis Flowers, Pittsburgh State: Announced he will forfeit his extra year of eligibility on 11/28. LB Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and declare on 12/6. Methodology: Voters were presented with a series of one-on-one votes. RB, UCLA, Senior LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. Here are the top 10 returning players at every position for the 2022 season. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft.Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. 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. In fact, he was the only Power Five tackle who posted 85-plus grades as both a pass- and run-blocker. Franklin caught 93 passes (seventh in the FBS) for 1,137 yards (11th), 58 first downs (fourth) and 15 touchdowns (second). Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. He finished the regular season with six interceptions this fall, which ranked third nationally, and led the nation with 174 interception return yards. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 1 FF Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards 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. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. WRJustyn Ross, Clemson: Was confirmed by Dabo Swinney on 11/17 that he would enter the draft. But he wasted no time making his presence felt this year, taking Tennessee's first offensive play of the season 23 yards for a touchdown. 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. 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). PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Returning production isn't a metric that should be ignored. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. 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. It also includes Alabama's very won JC Latham, who was selected as the best returning right tackle in all of college football. -- Bill Connelly. LB, Cincinnati, Junior It was quite the turnaround after beginning the year with a beatdown at the hands of Georgia. He has been an integral part of the Hawkeyes defense the past few seasons and was a leader and captain on the team this season. Notable 2022 stats: 10.5 sacks, 3 FF He has caught at least one pass in all 36 games in which he has played. Bullock was aPFF first-team All-Americanin 2022 thanks to his dominance in coverage. Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Preseason ranking: NR. The Wildcats' left tackle was a unanimous All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and won the conference's Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year. Preseason ranking: 82. 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