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. Preseason ranking: NR. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. TE, Utah, Junior He topped 100 yards in six games. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? QB, Florida State, Junior Nobody had any idea what to expect out of Maye when he won the starting job during preseason camp. He's Georgia's leading wide receiver for the second straight year, collecting 56 receptions for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Among those returning to school, McKinstry is the best cornerback, best returner and has the best nickname. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. The true sophomore will enter 2023 as a candidate for national defensive player of the year honors. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs 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. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. It is no surprise Shipley had a breakout season for the Tigers, becoming the first player in ACC history to earn first-team all-conference honors at three different positions: running back, all-purpose and specialist. 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. Hell be among the Heisman favorites for 2023 and hell have the Ducks looking like a playoff contender going into the season. Other Penn State seniors who could mull a . DT, Georgia, Junior 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. Preseason ranking: 12. He paired with Dorian Singer to make up one of the most productive duos in the country. Preseason ranking: NR. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. 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. An impossible matchup for opposing defenses, Bowers earned the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. NOTE: The NFL has informed clubs that it counts the 2020 college football season toward a player's eligibility, whether a . DB, Georgia, Freshman S Leon ONeal, Texas A&M:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. Preseason ranking: NR. PT Tory Taylor, Iowa: Announced he would return for 2022 season on 11/23. Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts 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. Known playmakers like C.J. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards Notable 2022 stats: 1,182 yards, 15 TDs The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. History was made when Georgia was crowned the national champion after a 41-year journey back to the top. The NCAA has released updated guidance for winter sports competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preseason ranking: NR. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. The Badgers have become known for their defense, and Herbig has been an important playmaker of that defense at linebacker. Harrell has 26 total offers and was recently offered Texas A&M and . Georgia and Ohio State made the College Football Playoff for the third and fifth times, respectively, and Michigan made it for the second straight year. 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. LB, Cincinnati, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 11 sacks, 1 FF 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. 18 jersey, consistently contributing on the edge for defensive coordinator Matt House. G, USC, Senior A likely first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Murphy racked up double-digit TFLs in each of his three seasons with the Tigers. 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. Hes the most valuable returning Power Five corner according toPFFs wins above average metric. Hes the reigning John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in college football. Hell join quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the backfield once again, as Michigan looks for a third-straight CFP appearance in 2023. He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. As a second-team All-ACC selection, he led the Wolfpack with 101 tackles, including 14 in a win over Florida State and 10 in a win over rival North Carolina. Preseason ranking: NR. Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 12/17, WR Jerreth Sterns, Western Kentucky: Entered the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, WR Zay Flowers, Boston College: Decides to return to school for next season 12/22, WR Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, WR Neil Pau'u, BYU: Enters the NFL Draft 12/24, WR Cedric Tillman, Tennessee: Will return for next season 12/24, WR Deven Thompkins, Utah State: Will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, WR D'Iante Smith, Missouri: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, WR Jahan Dotson, Penn State: Opts out and declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, WR Chris Olave, Ohio State:Opts out of the Rose Bowl. Witherspoon became the first Illini player as a finalist for the Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation's best defensive back. Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . 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). Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. - Withdrew from the 2022 NFL Draft due to needing surgery 1/31. He had a sack in Georgia's CFP semifinal win over Ohio State. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. After Brant Kuithe's season-ending injury, Kincaid quickly emerged as one of the best tight ends in the country, leading FBS tight ends in receiving yards (890). He earned first-team All-SEC honors while wearing LSU's famed No. Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then with team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away but the 2022 NFL Draftdeadline is approaching for those who are eligible, so we now know which of college footballs top talents will be leaving and returning for this season. Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. Over his career, he has 295 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions. Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. Notable 2022 stats: 1,034 yards 7 TDs 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. We have followed the same process we follow in the preseason. . Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started Young's story is incredible. Preseason ranking: NR. Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. Preseason ranking: 6. C, Minnesota, Senior Outkick host Curt Schilling sat down with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday and was very blunt on how he views Ukraine currently, comparing it to fascist Italy under dictator Benito Mussolini and calling it a "bad" place with "bad" people. Verse was regarded by some as a potential top-15 pick before his decision to return to Florida State. He led the Pac-12 with 85 receptions, ranked fourth in receiving yards (1,034) and extended his streak with a catch to 44 games. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. He was ranked 45th on The 33rd Teams initial top-100 rankings, released before Mondays underclassmen declaration deadline. His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. 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. Eichenberg had 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries this season. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. Preseason ranking: 75. Preseason ranking: 5. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports), Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix. Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Here's our favorite bet for San Diego State vs. Middle Tennessee State during the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. A press release was issued . Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs 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. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Preseason ranking: NR. Barton was one of the best all-around tackles in the country as a junior this season. Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. RB, Pitt, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. Hooker's Total QBR of 89.4 was second nationally during the regular season. He was a leader in the secondary and a part of a Michigan defense that suffocated opponents in the second half all season. Ibrahim became Minnesota's all-time leading rusher against Syracuse in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with 4,668 yards over his career. Its officially reset time incollege football. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. He broke 25 tackles (30th), too. Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks It also includes Alabama's very won JC Latham, who was selected as the best returning right tackle in all of college football. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs RB ZaQuandre White, South Carolina: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. He threw for 3,688 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade He ended up leading the SEC in receiving yards (1,267) and broke the school record for single-season touchdown receptions (15). All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) Notable 2022 stats: 1,102 yards, 8 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. Jan 20, 2023. 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. Wabash struggled at times defensively this year, but the unit heads into 2023 markedly more experienced. Spann-Ford is arguably the most well-rounded tight end returning to college football. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. He was one of the most physical backs in the country, averaging 3.26 yards after contact and breaking an SEC-best 38 tackles. 15-ranked safety in the nation. Preseason ranking: NR. 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