Turner had 36 total tackles this season with one interception and 10 pass breakups. All player contracts expire at this time, and the . Oregon finished 10-3 this past season and defeated the North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl. Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF 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. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. Preseason ranking: NR. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. After starting 11 games last year at center, the 6-4, 330-pound fifth-year senior moved to left guard this year and didn't allow a sack, becoming a consensus All-American in the process. Preseason ranking: 62. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Against the Tar Heels, he also had two tackles for loss, a sack and four quarterback hurries. He ranked second among all linebackers in the country with 18 quarterback knockdowns (sacks/hits) and was tied for second in the country with four forced fumbles. Notable 2022 stats: 1 sack allowed, 3 pressures allowed He caught 74 passes for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. Story Links. His season-high of 143 yards came in a 49-20 win at Michigan State on Oct. 8. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. LB, UCLA, Junior Young's story is incredible. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. Preseason ranking: 21. What does an extra year of eligibility mean? The freshman outside linebacker took his game to another level during the second half of the schedule, notching eight tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles over the Tigers' final five regular-season games. Preseason ranking: 10. His 15 forced incompletions in single-coverage were tied for third among FBS corners as well. 12/17, QB Bo Nix, Auburn: Has entered the transfer portal 12/12 - Transferred to Oregon 12/19, QB Will Levis, Kentucky: Will return for next season 12/21, QB Kedon Slovis, USC: Has entered the transfer portal 12/13 - Will transfer to Pittsburgh 12/21, QB Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina: Announced that he will return to school after this year 12/22, QB Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/28, QB Sam Howell, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, QB Brock Purdy, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/10, QB Brennan Armstrong, Virginia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/13, QB Guy Myers, Charleston: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, QB JT Daniels, Georgia: Will enter the transfer portal 1/17, QB Kaleb Eleby, Western Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/17, RBRicky Person, North Carolina State: Declared on 11/23. 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. 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. Ojulari emerged as LSU's top veteran defensive playmaker this season. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). The man with the unforgettable name earned first-team All-SEC honors and All-America recognition at both cornerback and punt returner this season. Known playmakers like C.J. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD He led all quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, ranked No. DB, Georgia, Freshman 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. 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. He's one of the nation's most electric players with the ball in his hands, which happened a lot during his Mississippi State career. Who knows what could come next? These students may pick their room keys up from the Residence Life Office in Old Sem anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on their approved arrival date. No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. Flowers finished as a first-team All-ACC receiver with 78 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns with five 100-yard receiving games. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 31. RB, Clemson, Sophomore DB, USC, Senior Barton was one of the best all-around tackles in the country as a junior this season. Top 10 college football players returning to school over entering draft No. 2. Seniors Declaring | Underclassmen Declaring | Out of Eligibility. Download App. RB, Kansas State, Junior Returning production isn't a metric that should be ignored. Pitt made Abanikanda the centerpiece of its offense, and he delivered huge dividends, leading the nation with 20 rushing touchdowns while racking up nearly 1,500 yards from scrimmage. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. He lined up on the right and left, he lined up in the slot and wide, and his last catch of 2022 was a bowl-winner -- a 12-yard touchdown with 20 seconds left in the Independence Bowl. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. As a consumer in Las Vegas with a considerable amount of investment on the Bulldogs, the spoils lasted well into the evening. Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards DL, Florida State, Sophomore 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. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack 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. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. 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. Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. CB, Penn State, Junior All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. In 2022, BYU will return a lot of production from a 2021 team that went 10-3 including six victories over P5 teams. 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. He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Nobody had any idea what to expect out of Maye when he won the starting job during preseason camp. Not when the offense took such a big step back at receiver after losing Jameson Williams and John Metchie III. The junior should be on the shortlist of favorites to win the Heisman Trophy next season. Williams became head coach Lincoln Rileys third quarterback in the past six years to win the Heisman Trophy, joiningOklahomasBaker MayfieldandKyler Murray. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and earned the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation's top player who began his career as a walk-on. 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. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. OLB, Alabama, Junior 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. *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE There's no more dominant player returning to college football than Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. He was ranked 45th on The 33rd Teams initial top-100 rankings, released before Mondays underclassmen declaration deadline. RB, Illinois, Junior Eichenberg probably didn't get the attention nationally that he deserved after this season. 4-ranked draft-eligible defensive tackle according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. RB, Minnesota, Senior 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. C, TCU, Senior Preseason ranking: 16. Can the Lions fix their defense? As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. RBIsaih Pacheco, Rutgers: Announced he is entering the draft on 11/30. LB, NC State, Junior The 87th NFL draft is scheduled to be held April 28-30, 2022 in Las Vegas. 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. The 6-foot-6, 308-pound Fashanu made eight starts at left tackle in 2022 after making just one start the year before. Preseason ranking: NR. Carter ranks second on the team with 29 quarterback hurries to go along with three sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. A likely first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Murphy racked up double-digit TFLs in each of his three seasons with the Tigers. Perkins isMicah Parsons-esque in that he can play either linebacker or edge defender at a very high level. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 48 total TDs, 4,744 yards (most in FBS) Harrell has 26 total offers and was recently offered Texas A&M and . Preseason ranking: 86. Notable 2022 stats: 26 TDs, 3,034 yards College football players that are returning to school instead of declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. 2. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. 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. He threw for 3,154 yards -- the first time he cracked the 3,000-yard mark -- with 27 touchdown passes, along with 646 yards and another 12 touchdowns on the ground. Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. PFF's Top 10 Returning College Football Tight Ends for 2022. Preseason ranking: NR. The speedy junior from Missouri City, Texas, not only eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he also caught 36 passes for 196 yards. He paired with Dorian Singer to make up one of the most productive duos in the country. His 0.79 sacks per game ranked No. Notable 2022 stats: 809 yards, 9 TDs He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first-team AP All-America honors. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. 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. WR, TCU, Junior 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 . OL, Georgia, Sophomore Eichenberg had 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries this season. In Year 5 as the top tailback . Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 at the time. Charbonnet was named first-team All-Pac-12 after leading the conference with 1,359 yards rushing. Preseason ranking: 82. The former Georgia Tech transfer not only led the team in rushing during the regular season (850 yards), he also had the most receptions (42). As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. WR, Arizona, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 1,355 yards, 10 TDs TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. He finishes his career with 10,695 yards passing -- just 13 yards shy of the school record. 12/17, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. Going back to his junior season, when he played left tackle, Wright has not allowed a sack in 18 straight games. Fashanu was one of the first big-name draft prospects to announce he was staying in school for another year. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) When Verse decided to transfer to the Seminoles after beginning his career at Albany, his new coaches not only saw an athletic, physical pass rusher, they saw a player determined to put in the hard work to become elite. Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. 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). Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The Northwestern offense averaged 125.1 rushing yards a game. Senate Bill Notable 2022 stats: 16 TDs, 1,567 yards The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. Preseason ranking: 67. The sophomore's 91.0 run-blocking grade led . Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs 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. Egbukas 2.98 yards per route run ranked third in that same group, as well. 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. He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. Preseason ranking: NR. . Notable 2022 stats: 1,102 yards, 8 TDs Preseason ranking: 46. 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. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 73. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Unfortunately, he dealt with an injury that sidelined him for part of the season. WR Drake London, USC: Declared for the NFL Draft on 12/8. He did a little bit of everything for the Nittany Lions and was a problem for opposing offenses all season. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT He led the conference in passes defended (13) and finished tied for fourth with three interceptions. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 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. WR David Bell, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. He broke 25 tackles (30th), too. LB, Cincinnati, Junior Now he's preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft, where these is an . Notable 2022 stat: didn't allow a sack You expect rushing yards from Air Force, but Roberts' production was still jaw-dropping: 345 carries (first in the FBS) for 1,728 yards (first), 83 first downs (third) and 17 touchdowns (eighth). QBFelix Harper, Alcorn State: Announced he would enter the draft on 11/28. Notable 2022 stats: 3,135 yards, 27 TDs, 89.4 Total QBR 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. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. Preseason ranking: NR. LB, Texas Tech, Senior With the underclassmen declaration deadline passing on Monday, its time to look at some of the best players who are returning to school for the 2023 season. Cowing arrived at Arizona with high expectations after three brilliant seasons at UTEP, and he lived up to them this season. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. JD McCarthy. Preseason ranking: 23. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. Oluwatimi's transition from Virginia to Michigan was seamless this season as the graduate transfer center served as the linchpin for the Wolverines' strong offensive line. QB, Ohio State, Junior Tight end is absolutely not one of them. Preseason ranking: NR. OL, Penn State, Sophomore Preseason ranking: 3. QB, Tennessee, Senior Porter was a first-team All-Big Ten honoree this season for Penn State. All student-athletes whose 2020-2021 season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will now get 6 years to compete in 4 full seasons of their sport in college. 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. 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. But what was truly impressive was the way he ran. After emerging as Georgia's starting left tackle late last season, Jones was a mainstay through the 2022 campaign. Preseason ranking: NR, Nix was a revelation in Eugene, where after three seasons at Auburn he blossomed into one of the best quarterbacks in the country. C, Minnesota, Senior He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. Preseason ranking: 29. But Judkins, the freshman from Alabama, had other plans. He was second in the SEC with 1,443 rushing yards and averaged 6.5 yards per carry, which ranked third nationally among those players carrying the ball 200 or more times. 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. His nickname is "Rocket," and he displayed that explosiveness with seven rushing plays of 30 yards or longer. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports). Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. Henry, Clemson: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Sam Okuayinonu, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DT Dante Stills, West Virginia: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Mike Greene, James Madison: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, DT Keyshon Camp, Pittsburgh: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, DT Christopher Hinton, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DT Jaquain Blakely, Tennessee: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, Miami: Enters the transfer portal 1/6 - Transfers to Arizona State, DE Justin Ademilola, Notre Dame: Returning to school next season 1/6, DE Lawtez Rogers, Maryland:Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft1/7, DT D.J. The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . Corum spearheaded a Michigan running game that averaged 238.9 yards, which was fifth in the FBS, and his career-high 243 yards in a 34-27 win over Maryland on Sept. 24 began a stretch of eight consecutive 100-yard games. Most consumers tuck college football away and veer into college hoops or . He broke up a pass in five straight games and had a season-high 10 tackles in Georgia's win over Tennessee. 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. WRJustyn Ross, Clemson: Was confirmed by Dabo Swinney on 11/17 that he would enter the draft. Boston College Secures 9th ACC Win Over Wake, 71-69. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. His 45 big-time throws were 10 more than the next closest FBS quarterback. Alt looks like a potential top-five pick in 2024 and the best offensive tackle prospect sincePenei Sewell. He led the team with 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss with four quarterback hurries in 11 games. Notable 2022 stats: 26 tackles, 11 pass breakups What players are returning to school from the 2022 NFL Draft? Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 4,059 yards Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade Notable 2022 stats: 5 sacks, 1 FF Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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. 1.) Notable 2022 stats: 8.5 sacks, 2 FF By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: 64. 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