Preseason ranking: NR. He was all over the field and seemed to be in on almost every play defensively. Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT This list will be updated as news trickles in. 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. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. 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. 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. Preseason ranking: 15. Preseason ranking: NR. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; Preseason ranking: 29. He was named second-team All-Big Ten by conference coaches and third-team by the media. The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. Preseason ranking: NR. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Reigning Buck Buchanan Award winner Isaiah Land enters 2022 as the top defender in the FCS, hoping to build after a season where he led the FCS in sacks (19) and tackles for loss (25.5). 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). QB, Ohio State, Junior Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. S Leon ONeal, Texas A&M:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). 51-60 | 61-70 | 71-80 | 81-90 | 91-100, QB, USC, Sophomore Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. What we thought we'd get, we got. A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. Shipley rushed for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns this season, while adding 38 catches for 242 yards out of the backfield and 261 yards as a kickoff returner. Preseason ranking: NR. Ibrahim passed Darrell Thompson, who had 4,654 yards, and Ibrahim also broke Minnesota's single season rushing record, which was held by David Cobb, who had 1,626 yards in a season. 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. He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. Notable 2022 stats: 6.5 sacks, 1 FF 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. OT, Ohio State, Junior He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! 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: NR. Spann-Ford is arguably the most well-rounded tight end returning to college football. DL, Pitt, Junior WR, Tennessee, Junior 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. On the back of Corums rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. LB, Ohio State, Senior DE Zachary Carter, Florida:Announced he will skip bowl game and enter draft on 12/10. DBAllan George, Vanderbilt: Announced his intent to declare on Twitter 11/28. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore No matter what the Golden Gophers asked of him, Spann-Ford delivered. WR, Iowa State, Senior Notable 2022 stat: allowed 1 sack on more than 400 pass block attempts 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. When used in the right context, it can be strong tool. He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. The speedy junior from Missouri City, Texas, not only eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he also caught 36 passes for 196 yards. 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. WR, UTSA, Senior Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Fashanus return should stabilize the Nittany Lions offensive line looking to help build off the teams 11-win season, which included a victory in the Rose Bowl. Kinchens put together a sensational sophomore season, emerging as one of the best safeties in the entire country. TCU transfer Zach Evans was supposed to be Ole Miss' feature back on paper. Preseason ranking: 86. Notable 2022 stats: 1,151 yards, 10 TDs LB, Cincinnati, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 10.5 sacks, 3 FF The former three-star recruit was a true workhorse for the Rebels, ranking in the top 10 in the FBS in attempts, rushing yards, yards after contact and forced missed tackles. Billy Napier's first season as head coach at Florida was rocky. DE, Clemson, Senior Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. Notable 2022 stats: 31 TDs, 4,641 yards Judkins was arguably the best newcomer in college football last 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.". 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. 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. 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. RB, Arkansas, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings 4 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. Before a late-season injury sidelined him, Hooker was the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy after a magical season in which he completed 70% of his throws, tossed 27 touchdowns and threw just two picks, knocking off LSU and Alabama in the process. 1 Tennessee. 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. Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. Injury kept him out of a few games this season, but he still proved he was one of the best defenders in the Big Ten. 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. Brown started 12 games at safety this season for Penn State and was a third-team All-Big Ten selection. Known playmakers like C.J. Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. WR, Oklahoma, Junior 1 here. Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. 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. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. Notable 2022 stat: 9 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps Latest Mock|Underclassmen Declaration List| Draft Order/Team Needs. What players are returning to school from the 2022 NFL Draft? QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Announced he will return for another season on 12/12. Over his career, he has 295 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions. For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. Notable 2022 stats: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards 16 overall prospect for the NFL draft. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. The 5-foot-6, 176-pound Vaughn plays big, and his dependability and versatility powered Kansas State to a Big 12 championship, including rushing for 130 yards in the title game win over TCU. 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). Notable 2022 stats: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards 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. Hes the reigning John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in college football. The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. DE, Notre Dame, Senior 2 in raw QBR (86.1), No. RB MataeoDurant, Duke:Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. - 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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