Six of his eight touchdown receptions came in the first four games of the season, but his best performance of the year came in a pivotal, 48-45, win against rival UCLA, when he caught 11 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown. He caught 96 passes (fifth in the nation) for 1,355 yards (third), 54 first downs (sixth) and 10 touchdowns (13th). His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. Vaughn, a consensus two-time All-American, ran for 1,558 yards yards and nine touchdowns this season while catching 42 passes for 378 yards. The 2022 Winter Training and Competition document follows recent updates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including recommendations for quarantine and isolation.The updated guidance addresses broad considerations that differentiate COVID-19 management in Tier 1 . Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. Charbonnet was named first-team All-Pac-12 after leading the conference with 1,359 yards rushing. 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. After being named first-team All-Pac-12 last season, he was an honorable mention choice in 2022. The redshirt seniors 82.5 run-blocking grade in 2022 ranked second among FBS tight ends, while his 82.1 receiving grade placed eighth. 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. In college football, returning production is a controversial stat. Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 2 FF QBAdrian Martinez, Nebraska: Enters transfer portal 12/2, QBJayden Daniels, Arizona State: Will return to school 12/2, QB Dillon Gabriel, Transfer Portal: Former UCF QB to visit Ole Miss per reports on 12/3, QB Phil Jurkovec,Boston College:Will return in 2022 12/6, QBMichael Penix, Indiana: Enters transfer portal 12/6 - Transfers to Washington, QB Jake Haener, Fresno State: Has entered the transfer portal 11/30 - Likely transferring to Washington - Has chosen to return to Fresno State 12/9, QBSean Clifford, Penn State: Will return for next season 12/10. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. Though the Eagles did not have a great season, Flowers was outstanding every single week -- and made play after play despite the best efforts from opposing defenses. 7. Preseason ranking: 1. Unfortunately, he dealt with an injury that sidelined him for part of the season. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. Preseason ranking: NR. Verse transferred to Florida State prior to the 2022 season from Albany, where he appeared in 15 games and still managed to record 14.5 sacks. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. LB Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and declare on 12/6. Preseason ranking: NR. QB, Wake Forest, Junior Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts 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. 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. He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns and routinely turned broken plays into explosive plays. Penix Jr. transferred from Indiana to reunite with former offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer, and the result was one of the best seasons by a Pac-12 quarterback since the conference expanded in 2011. He helped the Ohio State offense average 492.7 total yards and 44.5 points a game. 2. RB, Air Force, Senior DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:Posted caption End of an Era after Pac-12 Championship 12/4. He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT QB, LSU, Junior Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . The Miami (Ohio) transfer immediately became an anchor for the Bearcats' defense -- and one of the best players in college football -- in 2022. Some won't. Disappointment will reign, especially for the poor soul who is the last man standing in the Green Room, where the top-shelf prospects are sequestered until their . 1. His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs What players are returning to school from the 2022 NFL Draft? His 96.2 grade didnt just lead all players in the country, it was the best PFF has ever seen from a Power Five player. Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. Schumann returning to Georgia. PFF's Top 10 Returning College Football Tight Ends for 2022. Not when the offense took such a big step back at receiver after losing Jameson Williams and John Metchie III. Notable 2022 stats: 1,556 yards, 14 TDs JaTyre Carter, Southern: Confirmed on Twitter 11/29 that he will not return for senior season. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed College Football Players with increased draft stock through week 10. . Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. 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LB Brandon Smith, Penn State: Will enter the NFL Draft 12/18, LB Avery Roberts, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Nephi Sewell, Utah: Declared for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, LB Ellis BroCoks, Penn State: Declares for the draft 12/21, LB Carson Wells, Colorado: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, LB Kana'i Mauga, USC: Announced he is entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/23, LB Damone Clark, LSU: Opting out of bowl game and enters the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Keonte Hampton, Jackson State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, LB Clarence Hicks, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/25, LB Darien Butler, Arizona State: Skipping bowl game and declaring 12/27, LB Quez Jackson, Georgia Tech: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, LB Zakoby McClain, Auburn: Enters the NFL Draft 12/27, LB Kuony Deng, CAL: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/28, LB Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, OLB Riley Whimpey, Boise State: Enters the NFL Draft 12/31, OLB Cameron Goode, California: Declares for the Draft 1/1, ILB Jesse Luketa, Penn State: Declares for the Draft 1/3, ILB Leo Chenal, Wisconsin: Declares for the Draft 1/4, OLB Owen Pappoe, Auburn: Returning to school next season 1/4, LB D.J. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 9 sacks, 22 solo tackles Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU. 1. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. Here are the top 10 returning players at every position for the 2022 season. He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. 6: Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB . Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. He protected quarterback Stetson Bennett's blind side, helping Georgia rank No. He finished the season with 17 big-time blocks (PFFs highest-graded blocks), five more than any other tackle in the country. Preseason ranking: 2. Jump to: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 Preseason ranking: 97. A transfer from Washington, Latu was one of the surprise players in the Pac-12 this season, leading UCLA with 11 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. 3 draft-eligible offensive tackle. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards On one hand, you have experienced playmakers returning and continuity in the locker room. Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. LB, NC State, Junior He finished the regular season with six interceptions this fall, which ranked third nationally, and led the nation with 174 interception return yards. 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. And not only is Bowers the best tight end in the country, but hes also on pace to be the best in the PFF College era. DL, Florida State, Sophomore CB Baker-Williams, Tyler: North Carolina State, K Dunn, Christopher: North Carolina State. 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 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. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. He played college football at Eastern Washington, where he won the Walter Payton Award as a junior, and was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Kupp had a breakout season in 2021 when he became the fourth player since the AFL . It was quite the turnaround after beginning the year with a beatdown at the hands of Georgia. RB Rachaad White, Arizona State: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/7, RBJordan Mason, Georgia Tech: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/9, RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/10, RB Tyler Goodson, Iowa: Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10, RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn: Exited the transfer portal, will continue his career at Auburn 12/13, RB Quay Holmes, ETSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Max Borghi, Washington State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, RB Kevin Marks Jr., Buffalo: Forgoes his final season and declares for NFL Draft 12/14, RB Jashaun Corbin, Florida State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, RB Kenneth Walker, Michigan State: Posted on social media he will skip the bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/16, RB Leddie Brown, Virginia: Announced he will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. RBIsaih Pacheco, Rutgers: Announced he is entering the draft on 11/30. DT, Georgia, Junior 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. S Kerby Joseph, Illinois:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. Notable 2022 stats: 926 yards, 7 TDs Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Corum, a unanimous All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and the Chicago Tribune's Silver Football winner, won the Big Ten's Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year. - Withdrew from the 2022 NFL Draft due to needing surgery 1/31. Students who are part of the athletic training staff for a fall sport are approved to arrive the day prior to the student-athletes for training and to assist with the athlete check-in process. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD 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, Ball State, Sophomore He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. 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. Examining returning starter data and its potential impact on the Pac-12 for the 2022 college football season. He is fresh off the Under Armour Next camp where he was named the MVP of the defensive backs and his stock is going up. Preseason ranking: 9. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. March 15 at 2 p.m. MT: All clubs must be under the 2023 salary cap. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 2.5 sacks, 1 INT Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. He had 3.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries and two interceptions. WR, USC, Junior 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. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards His 1,463 rushing yards were third in the Big Ten while his 18 touchdowns were second in the league to Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim. 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. In addition, he led the team with 59 tackles, and had a forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a first-team All-ACC pick. RB, Texas A&M, Junior Anudike-Uzomah is one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the country, leading the Wildcats with 8.5 sacks, often while being the focus of opposing teams' protection and double teams. RB Tyler Allgeier The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. 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