70. The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. Players starting the last six or seven overall . RB, Michigan, Junior Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. Rising will go down as an all-time great Ute after guiding Utah to back-to-back Rose Bowls. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed 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. QB, LSU, Junior 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 Oregon figures to be a preseason top-10 team in 2023 with Nix opting to return for another season, DL, USC, Junior 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs Tuipulotu was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation with 13.5 sacks during the regular season. Boston College Secures 9th ACC Win Over Wake, 71-69. Ojulari emerged as LSU's top veteran defensive playmaker this season. This list will be updated as news trickles in. 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 . Methodology: Voters were presented with a series of one-on-one votes. He broke 25 tackles (30th), too. In college football, returning production is a controversial stat. OT, Ohio State, Junior Egbuka recorded six 100-yard receiving games this season for the Buckeyes, including three straight 100-yard games from Sept. 10-24. He broke up 11 passes, including a season-high six in a 35-31 win at Purdue on Sept. 1. Notable 2022 stat: 9 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . He got out of the inning, preserving a one-run lead . Notable 2022 stats: 9 sacks, 22 solo tackles He's No. The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! 7. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Decommitments; Scheduled Commits; Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 at the time. 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. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. LB, NC State, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards What We Say. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 71. He became the first Arkansas linebacker to earn first-team AP All-America honors since Ronnie Caveness in 1964. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards One of the team leaders, Battle elected to return to school for his senior season and is rated by ESPN's Todd McShay as the third-best safety prospect for the 2023 NFL draft. 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). QB, Georgia, Senior Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 875 yards The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. Harrell has 26 total offers and was recently offered Texas A&M and . His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. 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. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma: Posted on Twitter he intends to transfer from Oklahoma - Transferred to South Carolina 12/13, QB Aidan O'Connell, Purdue: Will return to Purdue for the 2022 season 12/13, QB Carson Strong, Nevada: Announced he will skip the Quick Lane Bowl and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Chase Garbers, Cal: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh: Will forgo the team's bowl game and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. Preseason ranking: 73. 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. 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. The sophomores five interceptions were tied for fifth among all safeties in the country. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. 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 finishes his career having suited up 56 times for USC. He led the team in total tackles with 74 and led the team in interceptions with four. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. That's after throwing 10 his final season at Arizona State. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 1 FF QB, Washington, Junior 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. His 0.79 sacks per game ranked No. Preseason ranking: 26. 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. QB, TCU, Senior 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. LB Emmett Rice, Florida State: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. Charbonnet was named first-team All-Pac-12 after leading the conference with 1,359 yards rushing. 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. Bennett saved his best for the College Football Playoff, going 38/57 passing (66.7%) for 564 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions against Michigan and Alabama, earning Offensive MVP in . He had a sack in Georgia's CFP semifinal win over Ohio State. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 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 protected quarterback Stetson Bennett's blind side, helping Georgia rank No. In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. Preseason ranking: NR. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Announced he will return for another season on 12/12. Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 11 returning offensive players across all of college football on Monday. TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Best Bets Tool, QB | RB | WR | TE | iOL | OT | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. 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Check back to see the latest news around who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and who will be returning to school. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. DBAllan George, Vanderbilt: Announced his intent to declare on Twitter 11/28. But Judkins, the freshman from Alabama, had other plans. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. Preseason ranking: NR. Senate Bill Preseason ranking: NR. Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 4 INT Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. 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Notable 2022 stats: 11 TDs, 1,029 yards Notable 2022 stats: 1,398 yards, 17 TDs Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs Notable 2022 stats: 10 sacks, 51 pressures Notable 2022 stats: 1,102 yards, 8 TDs Sanders continued to produce and led Arkansas in total tackles (103), sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (13.5) and forced fumbles (3). MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. 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. RB, Air Force, Senior The younger Trotter excels on passing plays, as he was the only Power Five linebacker with 80-plus grades as a pass-rusher and in coverage. The speedy junior from Missouri City, Texas, not only eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he also caught 36 passes for 196 yards. 7 overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. QB, Florida State, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD Preseason ranking: NR. WR, SMU, Senior Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. DL, Tennessee, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. Preseason ranking: NR. After starting the season as a backup, Duggan led the Big 12 in passing yards (3,321) and passing TDs (30) for the regular season, and earned a trip to New York, where he was runner-up for the Heisman behind Caleb Williams. The Badgers have become known for their defense, and Herbig has been an important playmaker of that defense at linebacker. Preseason ranking: 12. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . His 2.22 yards per route run also ranked fourth among all tight ends. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. 12 in passing yards (3,594) and was sacked just five times. 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. RB MataeoDurant, Duke:Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates to our underclassmen tracker and bookmark our NFL Draft Headquarters page for exclusive coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft. Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings Barton likely couldve been a Day 2 pick in the2023 NFL Draftbut instead will be one of the best offensive tackles in college football for another season. The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. He finished the regular season with six interceptions this fall, which ranked third nationally, and led the nation with 174 interception return yards. PK Collin Larsh, Wisconsin: Announced he would return for a sixth season on 11/22. Preseason ranking: NR. All player contracts expire at this time, and the . Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Monday, January 17th. RB, UCLA, Senior After emerging as Georgia's starting left tackle late last season, Jones was a mainstay through the 2022 campaign. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. But he wasted no time making his presence felt this year, taking Tennessee's first offensive play of the season 23 yards for a touchdown. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Hes the early favorite to be the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and will try to join formerOhio Staterunning back Archie Griffin as the only two-time winners of the coveted stiff-arm trophy. 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. 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. Only Harrison tallied more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last year than Egbuka among returning Power Five receivers. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. The following article, New Law Would Require Totally New Elections if Democrats Try Their 2020 Tricks Again, was first published on another website.Flag And Cross. He finished the season with 17 big-time blocks (PFFs highest-graded blocks), five more than any other tackle in the country. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 12/17, QB Casey Thompson, Texas: Will enter the transfer portal after the arrival of stud quarterback Quinn Ewers. Hes the most valuable returning Power Five corner according toPFFs wins above average metric. DB Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech: Announced he is forgoing his senior season and entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/6. . 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. Preseason ranking: 82. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,361 yards, 12 TDs Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. He rushed for a career-high 510 yards and 14 touchdowns as well. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT He helped power a TCU offense that led the Big 12 in scoring (40.3 points per game), yards per game (473) and yards per attempt (8.8), while Kendre Miller rushed for more than 1,300 yards with 17 touchdowns. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). DB, Illinois, Junior -- Bill Connelly. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) 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. What does an extra year of eligibility mean? The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. The All-Big 12 receiver led the Sooners with 54 catches and 1,083 receiving yards, averaging more than 20 yards per reception, with six TDs. Notable 2022 stats: 809 yards, 9 TDs The sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs 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. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft.Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. 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. He led all quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, ranked No. 2 nationally. March 15: The 2023 league year and free agency period begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. 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RB Kevin Harris, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, RB Zonovan Knight, North Carolina State:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, FB/TE Jeremiah Hall, Oklahoma: Declares for the draft after bowl game 12/30, RB Devin Darrington, Virginia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/1, RB Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, RB Jerome Ford, Cincinnati: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Ronnie Rivers, Fresno State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Master Teague III, Ohio State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB James Charles, Florida Atlantic: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, RB Abram Smith, Baylor: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, RB Ivory Kelly-Martin, Iowa: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Snoop Conner, Ole Miss: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, RB Tayon Fleet-Davis, Maryland: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/7, RB Tobias Little, Missouri State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Bryant Koback, Toledo: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Kentucky: Will return to school next year 1/11, RB Dameon Pierce, Florida: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, RB James Cook, Georgia: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, RB Noah Cain, Penn State: Enters the NCAA Transfer Portal and will return 1/13 - Transferred to LSU 1/13, RB Keaontay Ingram, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, RB Zach Charbonnet, UCLA:Will return to school next season 1/15, RB Zamir White, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/15, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. Preseason ranking: NR. He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. CB, TCU, Senior For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns and routinely turned broken plays into explosive plays. 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. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? Preseason ranking: NR. He topped 100 yards in six games. LB, NC State, Senior 15-ranked safety in the nation. He has been a playmaker for the Minnesota offense and a little underrated nationally for the career he has had. Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. WR Drake London, USC: Declared for the NFL Draft on 12/8. 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. OL, Penn State, Sophomore The 6-1, 205-pound Starks was a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 10 PD Rose, the returning Big 12 defensive player of the year, enjoyed a breakout season with 99 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and a conference-best five interceptions. RB Cam'Ron Harris, Miami: Announced he is entering the 2022 NFL Draft on 12/7. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. Harrison picked up the slack for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was limited to three games due to injury, with 77 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. Preseason ranking: NR. Land . There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. 6: Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB . 8Dawand Jones, Offensive Tackle (Senior) Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the 108th Rose Bowl Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl. The sophomores 91.0 run-blocking grade led all FBS tackles while his 99.0 pass-blocking efficiency score was fifth. 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). He was a one-man havoc machine for a defense that allowed just 4.6 yards per play, seventh in the country. Brown, Illinois' first Doak Walker Award finalist, had a fantastic season for the Fighting Illini. Maye also tied for second among all quarterbacks with 56 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. 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. Eight defensive starters return next year led by freshman Gavin Ruppert, who exploded onto the scene in 2022 with 95 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss. Preseason ranking: NR. 16 overall prospect for the NFL draft. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 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. Prior to the season, there were questions about where Michigan would get a pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo to the NFL. Notable 2022 stats: 50 solo, 7.5 sacks Notable 2022 stats: allowed 2 sacks and 10 pressures Kinchens put together a sensational sophomore season, emerging as one of the best safeties in the entire country. Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs Preseason ranking: 29. Going back to his junior season, when he played left tackle, Wright has not allowed a sack in 18 straight games. Hardaway was the second-highest-rated player in Cincy's recruiting class of 2022, coming in as a 4-star prospect and the No. A finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Award, Smith leads Georgia with three interceptions and ranks fourth in tackles with 58. He earned first-team All-SEC honors while wearing LSU's famed No. Other Penn State seniors who could mull a . QB, Oregon, Senior A unanimous All-American, Phillips III ranked tied for third in the country (first among Power 5 players) with six interceptions -- half of which came against Oregon State in one of the best defensive performances in college football this season. Corum was arguably the best running back in college football last season, making him an easy choice for No. WR, Iowa State, Senior Preseason ranking: NR. 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. It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. Preseason ranking: NR. 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