Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. LB, LSU, Freshman Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. The Golden Gophers' center was an AP first-team All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection as the team averaged 218.4 rushing yards a game, which was second in the Big Ten. 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. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs WR, Purdue, Senior FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. He finished the season with 17 big-time blocks (PFFs highest-graded blocks), five more than any other tackle in the country. Preseason ranking: 82. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. DB, Illinois, Junior 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. RB, Illinois, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards 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 all over the field and seemed to be in on almost every play defensively. 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. 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. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. 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. The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. 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. Preseason ranking: 58. Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . LB, Ohio State, Senior The Alabama transfer had a blistering start to the season for Arkansas, recording 7.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in his first five games as a Hog. He was a constant for a team that desperately needed one. 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. -- Bill Connelly. C, TCU, Senior Caleb Williams fires a dart to Kyron Hudson for his fifth passing touchdown of the game. Preseason ranking: NR. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. 12 in passing yards (3,594) and was sacked just five times. Barton was one of the best all-around tackles in the country as a junior this season. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. Notable 2022 stats: 3,823 yards, 23 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 00:00 / 27:46. 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. 12/17, QB Casey Thompson, Texas: Will enter the transfer portal after the arrival of stud quarterback Quinn Ewers. LB Micah McFadden,Indiana: Announcedhe willenter NFL draft 12/7. The former Auburn QB transferred to Oregon before the 2022 season and set career highs in completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns. 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. QB, Ohio State, Junior 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. ESPN rates him as the No. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. PK Collin Larsh, Wisconsin: Announced he would return for a sixth season on 11/22. 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. He finished as a second-team All-ACC performer and proved time and again he has the ability to win games with both his arm and his legs. LB, Arkansas, Junior Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts QB Phil Jurkovec, Boston College: Will return in 2022 12/6. Stroud, but whoever it is will be throwing to the two best receivers in the nation. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Tramel: Why the NCAA should let undrafted football players to return to school after NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 38 TDs, 4,321 passing yards The junior from Daytona Beach, Florida, finished the season with a nation's-best 1,398 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, helping his Cougars recover from a poor start to finish with eight wins. But the junior impressed in other ways, putting a less talented team on his shoulders to the tune of 3,328 yards and 32 passing touchdowns, and 185 yards and four touchdowns rushing. Preseason ranking: 36. 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). Preseason ranking: NR. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. OT Jaxson Kirkland, Washington: Posted good-bye message indicating he would enter draft 12/8. Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. He also added 510 yards on the ground and 14 rushing touchdowns. Schumann returning to Georgia. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. DE George Karlaftis, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. (0:21). G, USC, Senior DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. 2024 NFL Draft: Blake Corum, Bo Nix and the best prospects returning to school. He's 14th overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. The son of former All-Pro linebackerJeremiah Trotter Sr., the sophomore linebacker has lived up to his fathers name and then some. The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 92. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports), Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix. Other Penn State seniors who could mull a . 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. He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. TE, Notre Dame, Junior (Video Credit: Fox News) Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the besieged country a WR, Oklahoma, Junior Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . After getting snubbed by Heisman voters last season, he came back and led the SEC in sacks (10) and tackles for loss (19.5), and he led the country in pressures (51). Rattlers draft stock has been all over the map the past few years, which could be one reason he decided to return to school. Will return to school next year 12/27. The redshirt sophomore also led all FBS edge defenders in pass-rush win rate (29.5%) and was second in pressure rate (22.4%). 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. The 2022 college football season was a beautiful mix of knowns and unknowns. Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. Remove Bryce Young from the equation and for much of the year Gibbs was a one-man show on offense. Notable 2022 stats: 10.5 sacks, 3 FF Notable 2022 stats: 16 TDs, 1,567 yards He spent the 2022 campaign as Dayton's quarterbacks coach and passing . It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. OL, Michigan, Senior WR, Boston College, Senior The sophomore shined in his first full season as a starter, earning second-team AP All-America honors and forming an elite linebacker tandem with Smael Mondon Jr. Dumas-Johnson ranks third on the team in quarterback hurries with 24. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. In Year 5 as the top tailback . Forbes earned both first- and second-team All-America honors, including second-team from the AP. He then missed the Big Ten Championship against Purdue and Michigans College Football Playoff loss against TCU. He has 11 interceptions throughout his time at Iowa along with three defensive touchdowns. 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). Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). Smith shined in the SEC championship game win over LSU, returning a blocked field goal 96 yards for a touchdown, recording an interception and deflecting a pass that resulted in another interception. RB MataeoDurant, Duke:Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Preseason ranking: 16. Preseason ranking: NR. During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. He had 3.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and two interceptions. 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. He was one of the most physical backs in the country, averaging 3.26 yards after contact and breaking an SEC-best 38 tackles. Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first . 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. RB Tyler Allgeier Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. 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 was the veteran anchor on one of the nation's top O-lines, which allowed just 19 sacks all year. 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. More than 10,000 votes later, these were the results. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. Tight end is absolutely not one of them. DE, Clemson, Senior Murphy quietly racked up 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss on the Clemson defense in 2022, but opposing coaches were quick to insist there was nothing quiet about his game. A shutdown corner, he allowed just a 38.9 passer rating in passes thrown in his direction, best in the Big 12, according to Pro Football Focus. 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. WR, Houston, Junior OL, BYU, Junior Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 14.5 TFL Preseason ranking: NR. RB, Alabama, Junior 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: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards Preseason ranking: NR. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. He was second in the conference in receiving yards per game (83.8) in the regular season and is always a home-run threat, like in the Sooners' 51-48 OT loss to Texas Tech in the regular-season finale, where he caught five passes for 162 yards and 2 TDs, including a 77-yarder. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). 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.". Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. 7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. Celebrating 20 years of excellence! Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD Story Links. He missed the last three games of the season but still finished 16th in total pressures (37) and 25th in tackles for loss (15). He finishes his career with 10,695 yards passing -- just 13 yards shy of the school record. Similar to Owens, Robinson chose to return in 2021 as a super senior after playing in 52 games in his first four seasons at UA. WR, Arizona, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) Preseason ranking: 81. He didnt get the Ducks to the Pac-12 title game but he came close despite an ankle injury late in the season. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." 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. The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. Beebe spent the last two seasons at offensive tackle before moving inside to left guard in 2022. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. S Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. His 254 catches over three years is also a school record, and the most ever for a Big 12 player in a three-year span. Unfortunately, he dealt with an injury that sidelined him for part of the season. He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? Best Bets Tool, QB | RB | WR | TE | iOL | OT | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Notable 2022 stats: 30 solo, 1 INT, 2 PD The true sophomore will enter 2023 as a candidate for national defensive player of the year honors. DB Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he is forgoing his senior season and entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/6. RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft after bowl game win 12/30. Jalin Hyatt playing like the best receiver in college football for weeks at a time. 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: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards This list will be updated as news trickles in. LB Brian Asamoah II, Oklahoma: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/8, LBMohamoud Diabate, Florida: Entered the transfer portal 12/10. Kancey emerged as an unstoppable force in the middle of the stout Pitt defensive line, earning ACC Defensive Player of the Year and unanimous All-America honors. 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. 15-ranked safety in the nation. His 17 rushing touchdowns in the regular season were fourth-most in a year in TCU history and the most since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2000. On one hand, you have experienced playmakers returning and continuity in the locker room. He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . Judkins was arguably the best newcomer in college football last season. He finished as the most valuable Power Five interior defensive lineman according to PFFswins above average metricandled that same group with 59 pressures while his 13 tackles for loss/no-gain were tied for the most among all FBS interior defensive linemen. Egbuka recorded six 100-yard receiving games this season for the Buckeyes, including three straight 100-yard games from Sept. 10-24. . Preseason ranking: 6. Preseason ranking: 28. All player contracts expire at this time, and the . As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. Egbuka was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, awarded to the country's most versatile player, and garnered second-team All-Big Ten honors for Ohio State. He led the team in sacks and also had two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. - Flips decision and will return next season 12/27, OT Nicholas Petit-Frere, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl12/27, OT Alec Anderson, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, OL Dawson Deaton, Texas Tech: Declares for the Draft 12/30, OG Wes Harris, TCU: Returning to school next season 12/30, OG Tyrese Robinson, Oklahoma: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OG Cade Mays, Tennessee: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OG Kevin Jarvis, Michigan State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, OC Dohnovan West, Arizona State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OT Rasheed Walker, Penn State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OG Joshua Ezeudu, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, OT Spencer Anderson, Maryland: Will return to school 1/7, OG Kyler Schott, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, OG Josh Rivas, Kansas State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, OT Sean Rhyan, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, OT Zion Nelson, Miami: Will return to school 1/11, OT Dare Rosenthal, Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, OT Evan Neal, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, OG Andrew Stueber, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, OG Chasen Hines, LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, OC Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, OC Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama: Will return to school 1/15, OG Jamaree Salyer, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OT Ryan Nelson, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OT Dawand Jones, Ohio State:Will return to school 1/17, OT Tyler Vrabel, Boston College: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG Nick Broeker, Ole Miss: Will return to school 1/17, OT Tyler Smith, Tulsa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG William Dunkle, San Diego State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, OG Peter Skoronski, Northwestern:Willreturn to school 1/17. 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