C, Minnesota, Senior Bullock was aPFF first-team All-Americanin 2022 thanks to his dominance in coverage. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF 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). LB, NC State, Senior Oluwatimi won both the Rimington Trophy (third in Michigan history) and Outland Trophy (first in Michigan history) this season as Jim Harbaugh's team averaged 243 rushing yards a game -- fifth in the FBS. Preseason ranking: 23. He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. 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. In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. 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. Preseason ranking: 28. TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. The sophomore also led all Power Five players with 332 punt return yards. Purdue reaching the Big Ten Championship! Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. 18 jersey, consistently contributing on the edge for defensive coordinator Matt House. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started The deadline for college football players to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft has passed, which means everyone who hasn't declared is returning for at least one more season before possibly making . Playing for Oregon, Nix threw for 3,593 yards and 29 touchdowns, all career highs. In just one year as an FBS player, Verse has lived up to the advance hype, emerging as an All-ACC first-team defensive end after leading Florida State 9 sacks -- despite missing time with a leg injury during the season. Returning production isn't a metric that should be ignored. PK John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/18, PK Hunter Duplessis, UTSA: Enters the NFL Draft 12/28, PK Gabe Brkic, Oklahoma: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, PK Anders Carlson, Auburn: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, PK Seth Small, Texas A&M: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, PK Cade York, LSU: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, PK Jonathan Garibay, Texas Tech: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, PK Cameron Dicker, Texas: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Corum is having surgery on his meniscus in the offseason, which is a good enough reason for him to return to Michigan for one more season. Notable 2022 stats: 809 yards, 9 TDs Credit: USA TODAY Sports. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns and routinely turned broken plays into explosive plays. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1 FF, 3 INT, 13 PD Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Kool-Aid was afirst-team All-American for PFFthis past season, and his 18 forced incompletions tied for second among all corners in the country. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. 7 overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. Preseason ranking: 48. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF Notable 2022 stats: 1,083 yards, 6 TDs DBKendall Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBJaquan Amos, Iowa State: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBAntonio Fletcher, Arkansas State: Enters transfer portal 12/1, DBNaijee Jones, Rutgers: Enters transfer portal 12/1. The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. 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. Corums 96 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns were the second most in the country, behind only Minnesotas Mohamed Ibrahim, who received 72 more carries. RBMohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota: Announced he will return for sixth season on 11/24. 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. (Video Credit: Fox News) Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the besieged country a The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. 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. Among returning FBS interior offensive linemen over the last two seasons, only Beebe has been more valuable than Limmer according to PFFs wins above average metric. TEAustin Stogner, Oklahoma: Has entered the transfer portal 11/30. College football players that are returning to school instead of declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). He ranks among the top three in league history in passing yards, total yards and total touchdowns, too. Preseason ranking: NR. March 15 at 2 p.m. MT: All clubs must be under the 2023 salary cap. OT Jalen McKenzie, USC: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Preseason ranking: NR. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia.. Walker played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a junior. But if the 2023 draft were to be held today, the draft-eligible players listed below would be my suggestions for the first picks off the board. 00:00 / 27:46. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. Notable 2022 stats: 1,556 yards, 14 TDs LB, LSU, Freshman The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. 12/17, WR Dontay Demus, Maryland: Announced he will return for next season. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. Preseason ranking: 98. McKinstry led Alabama with 13 pass breakups and also contributed with an interception, a sack and 29 solo tackles. OT, Ohio State, Junior Dumas-Johnson leads Georgia with four sacks and nine tackles for loss. TE, Georgia, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,546 yards Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 22 solo tackles 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. Johnson, a consensus first-team All-American, Lombardi Award finalist and Outland Trophy semifinalist, earned first-team All-Big Ten honors this season as he moved back to left tackle. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Monday, January 17th. Preseason ranking: NR. QB, TCU, Senior For the second straight year, Stroud was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the winner of the Big Ten's Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year, helping his team average 492.7 yards and 44.5 points a game and reach the College Football Playoff. Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. Other returners include sophomore cornerback Avery Epstein, freshman safety Sam Ringer and . Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. RB, UCLA, Senior Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. 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. 15-ranked safety in the nation. 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. Preseason ranking: 20. Sanders continued to produce and led Arkansas in total tackles (103), sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (13.5) and forced fumbles (3). Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT CB Korel Smith, FAU: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/11. Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards Notable 2022 stats: 1,263 yards, 14 TDs QB, LSU, Junior DBTanner Ingle, North Carolina State: Announced he will return. Preseason ranking: 43. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. 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. Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. 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). Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. The speedy junior from Missouri City, Texas, not only eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he also caught 36 passes for 196 yards. 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). DE, Kansas State, Junior Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. 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. RB, Ole Miss, Freshman DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. S, Miami, Sophomore DLMike Tverdov, Rutgers: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF Preseason ranking: 10. Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. 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 sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . Over the last two seasons, the juniors 94.0 pass-blocking grade leads all offensive linemen in the country, as he hasnt allowed a sack over the course of his 770 pass-blocking snaps since 2021. Israel Abanikanda rushes in for 11-yard touchdown, LB, Iowa, Senior He topped 100 yards in nine of his last 11 games and is transferring to UCLA. QB, Tennessee, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs Hell be among the Heisman favorites for 2023 and hell have the Ducks looking like a playoff contender going into the season. Thats certainly not what was being predicted for the quarterback when he first jumped in the transfer portal. Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks DE George Karlaftis, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Hell join quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the backfield once again, as Michigan looks for a third-straight CFP appearance in 2023. Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. There is no disputing how good Mayer has been for the Irish. What We Say. By Nick Baumgardner. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 26 tackles, 11 pass breakups Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. DBAllan George, Vanderbilt: Announced his intent to declare on Twitter 11/28. He protected quarterback Stetson Bennett's blind side, helping Georgia rank No. While he did not make it to New York this year, expect him to be a popular preseason pick for 2023. Jump to: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 Nathaniel Dell makes impressive 26-yard catch, CB, Michigan, Senior Preseason ranking: 26. WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. He finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. Judkins was arguably the best newcomer in college football last season. QB, Washington, Junior Potential Top Draft Pick Jalen Carter Charged With Racing in Fatal Crash, Rodgers: 'This Is My Life,' Retirement Decision Will Come 'Soon Enough', Trade Lamar Jackson? Hes the reigning John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in college football. 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. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. Deuce Vaughn breaks free and outruns the Crimson Tide's defense for an electric 88-yard touchdown run. Not when the offense took such a big step back at receiver after losing Jameson Williams and John Metchie III. The 6-1, 206-pound senior was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and earned AFCA second-team All-America honors each of the past two seasons. 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. In the old days (like, two years ago), college football players weighing an . 6: Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB . He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. What players are returning to school from the 2022 NFL Draft? The Badgers have become known for their defense, and Herbig has been an important playmaker of that defense at linebacker. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. Who knows what could come next? Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Some expected names will be called. 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. RB Tyler Allgeier Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack 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. We also got TCU in the national title game. Preseason ranking: 71. Nix, however, chose to come back. As was the case forquarterback,running back,wide receiverandtight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. 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. Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine. S Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. DL Tunmise Adeleye, Texas A&M DB, Alabama, Junior All player contracts expire at this time, and the . CB Baker-Williams, Tyler: North Carolina State, K Dunn, Christopher: North Carolina State. Preseason ranking: NR. PT Tory Taylor, Iowa: Announced he would return for 2022 season on 11/23. 1 Tennessee. 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. Preseason ranking: 31. 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). He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. He was a ballhawking defensive back that had a knack for always being in position. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Alabama has produced a lot of All-Americans through the years, but Anderson is the first two-time unanimous All-American for a reason. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT AK SPORTS REPORT (February 27-March 4, 2023) Here we go AK! 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. they've got a Big 12 title to win up in Ames.Host: Trey Scott Guest: Michael SwainFollow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast . Young's story is incredible. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 15 PD ESPN ranks Branch as the No. 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 2 FF Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. WR, SMU, Senior Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards After winning the Biletnikoff Award at Pitt, Addison transferred to USC and was named first-team All-Pac-12 despite being slowed by injuries. 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 set an Illinois single-season record with 11 100-yard games this year and his season high (199 yards) came in a 23-20 loss at Indiana on Sept. 2. Tramel: Why the NCAA should let undrafted football players to return to school after NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 1,431 yards, 20 TDs S, Alabama, Senior LB, Wisconsin, Junior Brown started 12 games at safety this season for Penn State and was a third-team All-Big Ten selection. After transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made an immediate impact for the Trojans, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a redshirt senior. Though Tucker saw a dip in his production, he was still among the best running backs in the ACC this season, rushing for 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 254 yards receiving and two more scores. Tuipulotu is the No. Alabama coach Nick Saban is accustomed to losing star players to the NFL Draft, but the talent and leadership Battle provides will go a long way toward the Crimson Tide's return to glory in 2022. Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine, College Football Players with increased draft stock through week 10, 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,060 yards, 11 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the leading authority on the NFL Draft. Below is the list the NFL released Jan. 21 of the underclassmen who have been granted entry to the 2022 NFL draft. 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. 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 rushed for the sixth-most yards in the FBS (1,567). DB Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he is forgoing his senior season and entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/6. He helped the Ohio State offense average 492.7 total yards and 44.5 points a game. Notable 2022 stats: 790 rec yards, 9 total TDs He also improved his accuracy as a passer (68.6%) and threw just three interceptions. Sanders had seven 100-yard rushing games and also caught 28 passes. 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. OL, Florida, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Last offseason saw the movement of several elite, blue-chip players including quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver . MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr. and Bijan Robinson looked the part frequently. 16 overall prospect for the NFL draft. 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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