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. 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. QB, UTSA, Senior LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. Nix is another Power Five quarterback and former transfer returning to school for 2023. Moore was the foundation for a defense that didn't allow more than 30 points all season (something only Georgia and Michigan did, too), while chipping in with 13.5 tackles for loss and six QB hurries. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. Some expected names will be called. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. He had three pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season. He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions and 34 passes defended. A press release was issued . It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs Layer, 32, becomes one of the youngest head coaches in college football with the move. Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . Preseason ranking: NR. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. WR Jacory Rankin, Mississippi Valley State, EDGE Ronnie Thomas, Mississippi Valley State, CB Dexter Lawson Jr., Central Connecticut State, S Kenneth Martin Jr., Mississippi Valley State, QB Brennan Armstrong, North Carolina State, EDGE Osorachukwu Ifesinachukwu, Transfer Portal. Notable 2022 stats: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards All of the names you need to know that will be playing in the NFL next year. Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 10 PD Senate Bill Preseason ranking: NR. 3 draft-eligible offensive tackle. WR, Boston College, Senior He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Preseason ranking: 6. It's officially reset time in college football. QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. After transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made an immediate impact for the Trojans, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt senior. Preseason ranking: NR. After emerging as Georgia's starting left tackle late last season, Jones was a mainstay through the 2022 campaign. Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . He had two forced fumbles and a sack in Georgia's signature regular-season win over then-No. Preseason ranking: NR. The calendar has turned to March, which means college basketball is officially at the forefront of the sports world.The 2022-23 campaign has been as wide-open as ever and everything is up for . WR, Iowa State, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 1 FF, 3 INT, 13 PD 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. 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. He also improved his accuracy as a passer (68.6%) and threw just three interceptions. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs JD McCarthy. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. RB, Syracuse, Sophomore Preseason ranking: NR. RB, Texas A&M, Junior Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior 1.) Notable 2022 stats: 9 sacks, 22 solo tackles A big-play threat, he had a catch of at least 30 yards in each of the season's final seven games, including four games with one 50 yards or more despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury. He joins quarterback Jordan Travis, wide receiver Johnny Wilson, wide receiver Mycah Pittman and linebacker Tatum Bethune as prominent Florida State players returning to school. 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. 1. 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. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. LB, Georgia, Sophomore *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,546 yards Duggan became a cult hero in 2022 as TCU became a team of destiny, winning five games when they trailed by double digits in the second half. Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. College football players that are returning to school instead of declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. RB Brian Robinson - Leaving. In college football, returning production is a controversial stat. He has 11 interceptions throughout his time at Iowa along with three defensive touchdowns. Its officially reset time incollege football. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. Below is the list the NFL released Jan. 21 of the underclassmen who have been granted entry to the 2022 NFL draft. Notable 2022 stats: 790 rec yards, 9 total TDs Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. QB, Georgia, Senior 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. He was one of just three players to start in all 13 games, and he allowed only three pass pressures (with one sack), blew three run blocks and committed two total penalties all season. 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 . OLB, Alabama, Junior C, TCU, Senior He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. 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. ESPN ranks Branch as the No. Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. He finished with a 71.9 completion percentage, 3,593 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Preseason ranking: NR. Click the player's name to view their updated scouting report. 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. 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. WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. Notable 2022 stats: 20 TDs, 1,665 yards Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. Preseason ranking: NR. Story Links. As a consumer in Las Vegas with a considerable amount of investment on the Bulldogs, the spoils lasted well into the evening. 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. He was at his best in a pair of wins against USC -- including a rout in the Pac-12 title game -- throwing for 725 yards with five touchdowns in those games with three rushing touchdowns. DE, Clemson, Senior 12/17, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Preseason ranking: NR. Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. Preseason ranking: 75. He was once again the most valuable tight end in the nation this past season and led the position in receiving yards (942), yards after the catch (479) and receiving yards after contact (274). His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first since 2002, celebrating 20 years of independent scouting analysis! Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 1 FF AK SPORTS REPORT (February 27-March 4, 2023) Here we go AK! Katz Rankz: Top 25 Returning Players. The sophomores 91.0 run-blocking grade led all FBS tackles while his 99.0 pass-blocking efficiency score was fifth. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 21. PFF's Top 10 Returning College Football Tight Ends for 2022. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. RB, Ole Miss, Freshman Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. Preseason ranking: NR. 7. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. 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. We also got TCU in the national title game. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 2.5 sacks, 1 INT TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. Like the defensive backs position that we previously previewed, the linebackers have undergone a transformation in modern-day college football. Preseason ranking: 77. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. 11 nationally and helped land him first-time All-Pac-12 honors. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 10. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. Preseason ranking: NR. The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. Who knows what could come next? As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards Credit: USA TODAY Sports. But before we get there . Maye is the biggest challenger to dethrone Williams as QB1 both in the 2024 draft and in college football in general.