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. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs 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. Traditionally, there is a 5-year clock for athletes to play 4 years. An impossible matchup for opposing defenses, Bowers earned the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. DE, Kansas State, Junior G, USC, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. Like the defensive backs position that we previously previewed, the linebackers have undergone a transformation in modern-day college football. Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 3,135 yards, 27 TDs, 89.4 Total QBR 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. DB, Alabama, Junior QB, Utah, Junior Ball State limped to a 5-7 season, but you couldn't blame the sophomore from Greenwood, Indiana -- he did literally everything he could. Young's story is incredible. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. Preseason ranking: NR. - Withdrew from the 2022 NFL Draft due to needing surgery 1/31. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. What We Say. Preseason ranking: NR. March 15: The 2023 league year and free agency period begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. Top 5 Players Returning to School. 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. DB, USC, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. JD McCarthy. More than 10,000 votes later, these were the results. 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. In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. 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 . For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. Daniels, a 6-3, 200-pound junior, was the only quarterback nationally to throw for more than 2,900 yards and rush for more than 800 yards. WR, Purdue, Senior Flowers finished as a first-team All-ACC receiver with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns with five 100-yard receiving games. It's officially reset time in college football. Preseason ranking: NR. Schumann returning to Georgia. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF WR KD Nixon, USC: Announced on Twitter that he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/9, WRDanny Gray, SMU: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/9, WR Britain Covey, Utah: Stated he will play in bowl and then declare for draft on 12/10, WR Calvin Austin III, Memphis: Opts out of Hawaii Bowl, declares for 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, WR Devon Williams, Oregon: Will skip bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Fashanu started in eight games this season. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. TE, Notre Dame, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards OL, Georgia, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 1 FF, 14 PD 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. C, TCU, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,546 yards DB Zaire Jones, Youngstown State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, DB Jalen Catalon, Arkansas: Returning for another year 12/15, CB Damarri Mathis, Pittsburgh: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/18, CB Greg Johnson, USC: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/19, CB Mykael Wright, Oregon: Skipping Alamo Bowl and entering 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Chris Steele, USC: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Tariq Woolen, UTSA: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/21, CB Roger McCreary, Auburn: Opts out of bowl game and enters 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, DB Jaylen Watson, Washington State: Opts out of bowl game and enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Isaiah Thomas, UC Davis: Will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Greg Johnson Jr., USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, DS Smoke Monday, Auburn: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, DB Nolan Johnson, Eastern Carolina: Enters the transfer portal 12/27, DS Jaquan Brisker, Penn State: Opts out of bowl game 12/27, FS JT Woods, Baylor: Declare for NFL Draft 12/28, FS Percy Butler, Louisiana-Lafayette: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/29, DB Charles Turner-Cox, Bluefield: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/30, DS Bryce Crosby, Ball State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, FS Brandon Joseph,Northwestern: Entered transfer portal 12/30, FS Kekaula Kaniho, Boise State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, DB Fred Peters, Mississippi State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, CB Faion Hicks, Wisconsin: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, SS Delarrin Turner-Yell, Oklahoma: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, FS Tre Sterling, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Brendan Radley-Hiles, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, SS Jack Koerner, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, FS Verone McKinley III, Oregon: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DB Jaylan Foster, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, CB Riley Moss, Iowa: Returning to school next year 1/5, CB Cordale Flott, LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DS Nick Cross, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DB Jordan Mosley, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, SS Xavier Henderson, Michigan State: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Antonio Fletcher, Southern Illinois: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Daxton Hill, Michigan:Declaring for the NFL Draft1/7, CB Jakorian Bennett, Maryland: Returning to school next year 1/7, FS Yusuf Corker, Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Quentin Lake, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Kolby Harvell-Peel, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Dane Belton, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Vincent Gray, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU: Returning to school next year 1/11, SS Bubba Bolden, Miami: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami: Returning to school next year 1/11, CB Kaiir Elam, Florida: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, FS Isaiah Pryor, Notre Dame: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/12, CB Josh Jobe, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DB John Petrishen, Pittsburgh: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, SS Demani Richardson, Texas A&M:Returning to school next year1/13, FS DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, SS Jordan Battle, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, CB Derion Kendrick, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, FS Reggie Stubblefield, Kansas State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jay Shaw, UCLA: Enters transfer portal 1/17, FS William Poole, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, SS Tykee Smith, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, CB Kyler Gordon, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Kyler McMichael, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Martin Emerson, Mississippi State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Ja'Quan McMillian, East Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Rishard Dames, Florida International: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Antwon Kincade, Western Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DS Bydarrius Knighten, Auburn: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. He had a sack in Georgia's CFP semifinal win over Ohio State. Every underclassman that has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 16. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. The NCAA has released updated guidance for winter sports competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preseason ranking: NR. The true sophomore will enter 2023 as a candidate for national defensive player of the year honors. Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs 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. Nobody had any idea what to expect out of Maye when he won the starting job during preseason camp. DLKhris Bogle, Florida: Entering transfer portal 12/1. WR, Tennessee, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . The 6-0, 220-pound Miller became the only player in Big 12 history to record a rushing touchdown in 13 different games in a season. 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. Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. 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. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. WR, TCU, Junior Tramel: Why the NCAA should let undrafted football players to return to school after NFL Draft. Harrell has 26 total offers and was recently offered Texas A&M and . Once regarded as a potential top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Rattler was benched and lost his job at Oklahoma to Caleb Williams, and then transferred to South Carolina before the 2022 season. 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. On Feb. 2, 2021, EA Sports announced on a new Twitter handle, @EASportsCollege, that a college football game would return "for those who never stopped believing.". He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. 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 was one of just 14 Power Five offensive linemen with more than 825 snaps played this season and no sacks allowed. LB Brian Asamoah II, Oklahoma: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/8, LBMohamoud Diabate, Florida: Entered the transfer portal 12/10. 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. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore Check back to see the latest news around who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and who will be returning to school. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. ESPN ranks Branch as the No. 12/17, QB Casey Thompson, Texas: Will enter the transfer portal after the arrival of stud quarterback Quinn Ewers. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications . Here are Andy Katz's top-25 returning players for the 2021-2022 college basketball season: 25. On one hand, you have experienced playmakers returning and continuity in the locker room. A finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, Smith leads Georgia with three interceptions and ranks fourth in tackles with 58. It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. 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. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. RB, Pitt, Junior 70. 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. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Seniors Declaring | Underclassmen Declaring | Out of Eligibility. Preseason ranking: NR. He finished the regular season with six interceptions this fall, which ranked third nationally, and led the nation with 174 interception return yards. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. Tuipulotu is the No. His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. Nathaniel Dell makes impressive 26-yard catch, CB, Michigan, Senior 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. 12 in passing yards (3,594) and was sacked just five times. Tight end is absolutely not one of them. 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. Egbuka recorded six 100-yard receiving games this season for the Buckeyes, including three straight 100-yard games from Sept. 10-24. OT, Northwestern, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school . Preseason ranking: 81. QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. Its officially reset time incollege football. 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. 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. NOTE: The NFL has informed clubs that it counts the 2020 college football season toward a player's eligibility, whether a . Spurred by Schmitz and the rest of the offensive line, Mohamed Ibrahim was second in the Big Ten in rushing (1,594 yards) and led the conference with 19 touchdowns. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 10 PD Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,431 yards, 20 TDs 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. LB, Ohio State, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs He spent the 2022 campaign as Dayton's quarterbacks coach and passing . The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . S, Alabama, Senior The NFL Draft arrives Thursday night. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF On the back of Corums rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. Bennett saved his best for the College Football Playoff, going 38/57 passing (66.7%) for 564 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions against Michigan and Alabama, earning Offensive MVP in . QB, Tennessee, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFFswins above-average metric. Preseason ranking: 44. 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. 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. DB, Alabama, Sophomore He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. It was quite the turnaround after beginning the year with a beatdown at the hands of Georgia. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. 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. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. He became the first Arkansas linebacker to earn first-team AP All-America honors since Ronnie Caveness in 1964. His best performance came in a key road win at Ole Miss, as he recorded two tackles for loss and a pass breakup to seal a win. 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. 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. Jan 20, 2023. Preseason ranking: NR. His 94.7 run-defense grade was also the best mark by a defensive player sinceMicah Parsonsin 2019. South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Here's our favorite bet for San Diego State vs. Middle Tennessee State during the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. He threw for 3,154 yards -- the first time he cracked the 3,000-yard mark -- with 27 touchdown passes, along with 646 yards and another 12 touchdowns on the ground. Wabash struggled at times defensively this year, but the unit heads into 2023 markedly more experienced. He threw for 3,688 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Brock Bowers, Georgia Bulldogs: Although he was just a true freshman in 2021, Bowers put together a standout season for Georgia - making 56 receptions for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns to earn a PFF grade of 91.7.He averaged 15.8 yards per catch for the Bulldogs and should be a big target for them again next season. The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. He was a constant for a team that desperately needed one. Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. He finished the regular season with 3.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss, but he also added 13 QB hurries, six pass breakups and 49 tackles, along with the ACC's second-highest pressure rate (12.5%). Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks Despite being a redshirt sophomore this season, Fashanu was an anchor of the Penn State offensive line and a big part of the success on the ground this season for the Nittany Lions when he was on the field. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. Below is the list the NFL released Jan. 21 of the underclassmen who have been granted entry to the 2022 NFL draft. Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. Ibrahim became Minnesota's all-time leading rusher against Syracuse in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with 4,668 yards over his career. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo,Maryland: Announced he willdeclare for Draft 12/7, TE Cole Fotheringham, Utah: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft, will play in Rose Bowl 12/13, TE Jelani Woods, Virginia: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Austin Allen, Nebraska: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, TE Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, TE Isaiah Likely, Coastal Carolina: Has decided to enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, TE Daniel Bellinger, SDSU: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, TE Brant Kuithe, Utah: Will return to school 12/27, TE Jake Tonges, California: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, TE Greg Dulcich, UCLA: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/10, TE Sam LaPorta, Iowa: Will return to school 1/13, TE Josh Whyle, Cincinnati: Will return to school1/13, TE Jahleel Billingsley, Alabama: Enters transfer portal 1/15 - Transfers to Texas, TE Luke Ford, Illinois:Will return to school 1/17, TE John FitzPatrick, Georgia:Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. 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