S, Georgia, Senior PT Tory Taylor, Iowa: Announced he would return for 2022 season on 11/23. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Terry Holland died Sunday night, according to the school, which confirmed the death with his family. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. RBMohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota: Announced he will return for sixth season on 11/24. RB, Clemson, Sophomore 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. Preseason ranking: NR. WR, SMU, Senior His 110 receptions were tops in the FBS and his 1,361 receiving yards were second only to Houston's Nathaniel Dell. He was named second-team All-Big Ten by conference coaches and third-team by the media. 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. He missed the last three games of the season but still finished 16th in total pressures (37) and 25th in tackles for loss (15). 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.". 7. WR, Boston College, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD 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. He was all over the field and seemed to be in on almost every play defensively. Kinchens put together a sensational sophomore season, emerging as one of the best safeties in the entire country. 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. LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. Preseason ranking: NR. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. OL, Tennessee, 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. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first since 2002, celebrating 20 years of independent scouting analysis! Who knows what could come next? JaTyre Carter, Southern: Confirmed on Twitter 11/29 that he will not return for senior season. LB Emmett Rice, Florida State: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. 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. RBTiyon Evans, Tennessee: Entered the transfer portal on 11/26; could enter on the draft. 1 here. Over The Cap 's player valuation tool valued Jones' 2022 performance at $31.8 million. 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. The Pac-12 was a sinking stone in terms of perception going into the 2022 season . 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. Harrison recorded six 100-yard games, paced by 185 yards in a 44-31 victory at Penn State on Oct. 29. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. 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. Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. CB, TCU, Senior 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). I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications . 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. A year ago, he started only one game and caught 21 passes. Preseason ranking: 2. 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. 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. Egbuka was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, awarded to the country's most versatile player, and garnered second-team All-Big Ten honors for Ohio State. Players starting the last six or seven overall . The 6-1, 205-pound Starks was a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. LB, Cincinnati, Junior 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. RB ZaQuandre White, South Carolina: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Preseason ranking: 55. OL, Michigan, Senior He protected quarterback Stetson Bennett's blind side, helping Georgia rank 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. TCU transfer Zach Evans was supposed to be Ole Miss' feature back on paper. Senate Bill But what was truly impressive was the way he ran. 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). A massive outside linebacker (6-6, 275 pounds) from east Texas, Wilson thrived on the other end of the state. More than 10,000 votes later, these were the results. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. 12/17, RB Sincere McCormick, UTSA: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." 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. 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. DBJosh Thompson, Texas: Announced via Twitter that he is declaring for the draft on 11/28. Phillips III was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. Notable 2022 stats: allowed 1 sack in more than 400 pass block attempts Unfortunately, he dealt with an injury that sidelined him for part of the season. Beebe spent the last two seasons at offensive tackle before moving inside to left guard in 2022. The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft.Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. DB, USC, Senior In 12 games, he finished with 1,463 rushing yards, 5.9 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns. 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. A new bill aimed at combating voter fraud in Arizona is making its way through the legislative system and could mark a turning point in the state's contentious elections. Smith shined in the SEC championship game win over LSU, returning a blocked field goal 96 yards for a touchdown, recording an interception and deflecting a pass that resulted in another interception. After Brant Kuithe's season-ending injury, Kincaid quickly emerged as one of the best tight ends in the country, leading FBS tight ends in receiving yards (890). 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. Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! 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. DB Julius Faulk Jr., Delta State: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/2. Returning production isn't a metric that should be ignored. Notable 2022 stats: 8 TDs, 890 yards LB, UCLA, Junior Click the player's name to view their updated scouting report. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. Boston College hung on to take down bubble hopefuls Wake Forest tonight, winning 71-69. In addition, Foskey led the Irish with 14 tackles for loss and six quarterback hurries. 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. March begins this week and so does the Spring Sports season! Porter, the 17th-best prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board, recorded 26 tackles (21 solo) in 10 games for the Nittany Lions. 2. Notable 2022 stats: 13.5 sacks, 2 FF 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. OLB, Alabama, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 1,558 yards, 9 TDs LB, LSU, Freshman He finished with 1,171 yards and six touchdowns. Preseason ranking: NR. Story Links. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. The NFL Draft arrives Thursday night. He was a constant for a team that desperately needed one. TE, Utah, Junior DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon:Posted caption End of an Era after Pac-12 Championship 12/4. TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. For seniors, this ruling meant a chance to finish out their college careers. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports). Established in 2002, the NFL Draft Bible is the leading authority on the NFL Draft. 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. He recorded multiple TFLs in five different games. 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. 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. CB Korel Smith, FAU: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/11. Preseason ranking: 29. Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1,556 yards, 14 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. What We Say. 12/17, RB Joshua Mack, Liberty: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/18, RB Breece Hall, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, RB Pierre Strong Jr., SDSU: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/21, RB James Cook, Georgia: Entered the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, RB Raheem Blackshear, Virginia Tech: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, RB Julius Chestnut, Sacred Heart: Will enter the NFL Draft 12/22, RB Trey Potts, Minnesota: Will return to school next season 12/22, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU: Will play in bowl game then enter the NFL Draft 12/24, RB Adam Cofield, Western Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, RB Cyrus Habibi-Likio, Boise State: Forgoing final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, RB Ulysses Bentley IV, SMU: Will return to school next year 12/27, RB Tyler Allgeier, BYU: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/29, RB B.J. Traditionally, there is a 5-year clock for athletes to play 4 years. He's 14th overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board. South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. It was an injury-plagued season for the Cougars, but Barrington, a junior left guard from Spokane, Washington, was a constant. 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). The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. Preseason ranking: NR. By early November, he was in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. 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. He was one of just 14 Power Five offensive linemen with more than 825 snaps played this season and no sacks allowed. The list includes a plethora of A-List names such as Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers, and Blake Corum. 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 His performance allowed South Carolina to upset Tennessee and Clemson in back-to-back weeks. He played two of his best games against North Carolina (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and USC (5 tackles, 1.5 sacks). 4: Bo Nix, Oregon QB. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 41 TDs, 3,688 yards 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. Despite ranking just 256th among interior defensive linemen in run-defense snaps (172), The Godfather registered the sixth-most run-stops (27). Barton was one of the best all-around tackles in the country as a junior this season. He tied for the team lead with 13 quarterback hurries and finished second in both sacks (five) and tackles for loss (8.5). As was the case for quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. Hes also the most valuable returning interior offensive lineman in the country over those two years according toPFFs wins above average metric. Preseason ranking: 64. OT, Northwestern, Junior Tyson Ettiene . It's officially reset time in college football. PT/PK Matt Araiza, San Diego State: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, PT Trenton Gill, North Carolina State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, PT Jordan Stout, Penn State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, PT Daniel Whelan, UC Davis: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, PT Ben Griffiths, USC: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, PT Josh Watts, Colorado: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, LS Daniel Cantrell, Boise State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31. LB, Michigan, Senior The 2022 college football season has come and gone, and so has the deadline to enter the2023 NFL Draft. Notable 2022 stats: 32 total TDs (24 pass, 7 rush, 1 rec) Maye is the biggest challenger to dethrone Williams as QB1 both in the 2024 draft and in college football in general. Billy Napier's first season as head coach at Florida was rocky. Newton broke out in a significant way as a redshirt sophomore this season. 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. Preseason ranking: 48. The Alabama transfer had a blistering start to the season for Arkansas, recording 7.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in his first five games as a Hog. Notable 2022 stats: 1,151 yards, 10 TDs In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. 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. Will Anderson Jr., Edge Rusher, Alabama, 6-foot-3 . 4-ranked draft-eligible defensive tackle according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. RB, Minnesota, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs DLDeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. LB, Georgia, Sophomore Notable 2022 stats: 1,431 yards, 20 TDs That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. QB, LSU, Junior RB, Ole Miss, Freshman Preseason ranking: NR. Preseason ranking: NR. Oregon finished 10-3 this past season and defeated the North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl. Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs At Tennessee, the 6-3, 245-pound Young was the Vols' finisher off the edge and led the team in tackles for loss (10), sacks (7) and quarterback hurries (14). Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. 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. RB MataeoDurant, Duke:Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. A shutdown corner, he allowed just a 38.9 passer rating in passes thrown in his direction, best in the Big 12, according to Pro Football Focus. His 21 tackles for loss ranked No. Preseason ranking: NR. S B.J. Notable 2022 stats: 1 FF, 3 INT, 13 PD Known playmakers like C.J. Turner was an All-Big Ten selection this season and won defensive player of the week multiple times for his play in the secondary. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. March 15 at 2 p.m. MT: All clubs must be under the 2023 salary cap. Wabash struggled at times defensively this year, but the unit heads into 2023 markedly more experienced. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. A true sophomore, the 6-2, 227-pound Sanders emerged this season as one of the most productive and consistent running backs in the country. Purdue reaching the Big Ten Championship! The Golden Gophers' center was an AP first-team All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection as the team averaged 218.4 rushing yards a game, which was second in the Big Ten. Who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft, and who is returning to school? Today, we look at the 10 highest-graded players (according to Pro Football Focus . The 2022 college football season was a beautiful mix of knowns and unknowns. PFF's Top 10 Returning College Football Tight Ends for 2022. WR, Ohio State, Sophomore 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. WR, Houston, Junior Methodology: Voters were presented with a series of one-on-one votes. 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. Alabama has produced a lot of All-Americans through the years, but Anderson is the first two-time unanimous All-American for a reason. OT Jalen McKenzie, USC: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. DL Tunmise Adeleye, Texas A&M OL, BYU, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 14 TDs, 1,359 yards The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. His 2.22 yards per route run also ranked fourth among all tight ends. There is no disputing how good Mayer has been for the Irish. Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs QB, Utah, Junior He did a lot of his damage on horizontal or short passes, providing the sort of risk-free explosiveness that every offensive coordinator dreams of. As a redshirt freshman this season, Corleone led all FBS defenders with a 93.8 grade. Its officially reset time incollege football. All of the names you need to know that will be playing in the NFL next year. 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: NR. Land . With the deadline for prospects to decide on their future for the 2023 season, stay updated on the 2023 NFL Draft news surrounding prospects declaring for the draft and others that plan to return to school for another 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. DBTanner Ingle, North Carolina State: Announced he will return. Hendon Hooker throws 45 yards to Jalin Hyatt to put Tennessee up 20-0 over LSU. Preseason ranking: NR. 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. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. Preseason ranking: 52. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 14 PD Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. DE, Clemson, Senior 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. Charbonnet was named first-team All-Pac-12 after leading the conference with 1,359 yards rushing. Notable 2022 stats: 3.5 sacks, 1 FF Notable 2022 stat: 9 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps Daniels, a 6-3, 200-pound junior, was the only quarterback nationally to throw for more than 2,900 yards and rush for more than 800 yards. QB Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Announced he will return for another season on 12/12. He ranked 18th in Total QBR -- best among QBs from a Group of Five conference -- by combining 4,059 passing yards with 600 rushing yards. 12/17, WR Dontay Demus, Maryland: Announced he will return for next season. 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. Last offseason saw the movement of several elite, blue-chip players including quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver . This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. 2 in raw QBR (86.1), No. He has caught at least one pass in all 36 games in which he has played. AK SPORTS REPORT (February 27-March 4, 2023) Here we go AK! RB, UCLA, Senior *Go All Access - Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE! 2. Preseason ranking: 49. A second-team All-American and Biletnikof Award semifinalist, Rice was targeted nearly three times as much as any SMU receiver, and while opponents knew the ball was going to the senior, they couldn't do much about it. He has 11 interceptions throughout his time at Iowa along with three defensive touchdowns. Forbes earned both first- and second-team All-America honors, including second-team from the AP. Max Duggan starting the year on the bench, then finishing second in the Heisman. Nobody had any idea what to expect out of Maye when he won the starting job during preseason camp. On the other hand, you might have a group of bad players coming back. Preseason ranking: 79. This list will be updated as news trickles in. There are plenty of stars who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning to college for the 2022 season site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | section: | slug: 2022-nfl-draft-top-20-college-football-players-who-spurned-the-pros-to-return-for-another-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media . Along with Jalen Carter, Smith was Georgia's only other AP first-team All-America selection. Preseason ranking: 1. DB Zaire Jones, Youngstown State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/13, DB Jalen Catalon, Arkansas: Returning for another year 12/15, CB Damarri Mathis, Pittsburgh: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/18, CB Greg Johnson, USC: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/19, CB Mykael Wright, Oregon: Skipping Alamo Bowl and entering 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Chris Steele, USC: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/19, CB Tariq Woolen, UTSA: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/21, CB Roger McCreary, Auburn: Opts out of bowl game and enters 2022 NFL Draft 12/22, DB Jaylen Watson, Washington State: Opts out of bowl game and enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Isaiah Thomas, UC Davis: Will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DB Greg Johnson Jr., USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/27, DS Smoke Monday, Auburn: Will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, DB Nolan Johnson, Eastern Carolina: Enters the transfer portal 12/27, DS Jaquan Brisker, Penn State: Opts out of bowl game 12/27, FS JT Woods, Baylor: Declare for NFL Draft 12/28, FS Percy Butler, Louisiana-Lafayette: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/29, DB Charles Turner-Cox, Bluefield: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/30, DS Bryce Crosby, Ball State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/30, FS Brandon Joseph,Northwestern: Entered transfer portal 12/30, FS Kekaula Kaniho, Boise State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, DB Fred Peters, Mississippi State: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft 12/31, CB Faion Hicks, Wisconsin: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, SS Delarrin Turner-Yell, Oklahoma: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, FS Tre Sterling, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, CB Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Trent McDuffie, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, CB Brendan Radley-Hiles, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, SS Jack Koerner, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, FS Verone McKinley III, Oregon: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DB Jaylan Foster, South Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/5, CB Riley Moss, Iowa: Returning to school next year 1/5, CB Cordale Flott, LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DS Nick Cross, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, DB Jordan Mosley, Maryland: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, CB Derek Stingley Jr., LSU: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/6, SS Xavier Henderson, Michigan State: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Antonio Fletcher, Southern Illinois: Returning to school next year 1/6, FS Daxton Hill, Michigan:Declaring for the NFL Draft1/7, CB Jakorian Bennett, Maryland: Returning to school next year 1/7, FS Yusuf Corker, Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Quentin Lake, UCLA: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Kolby Harvell-Peel, Oklahoma State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, SS Dane Belton, Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Vincent Gray, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, CB Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU: Returning to school next year 1/11, SS Bubba Bolden, Miami: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami: Returning to school next year 1/11, CB Kaiir Elam, Florida: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/11, FS Isaiah Pryor, Notre Dame: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/12, CB Josh Jobe, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, DB John Petrishen, Pittsburgh: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/13, SS Demani Richardson, Texas A&M:Returning to school next year1/13, FS DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, SS Jordan Battle, Alabama: Returning to school next year 1/15, CB Derion Kendrick, Georgia: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, FS Reggie Stubblefield, Kansas State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, Alabama: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Jay Shaw, UCLA: Enters transfer portal 1/17, FS William Poole, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, SS Tykee Smith, Georgia: Returning to school next year 1/17, CB Kyler Gordon, Washington: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Kyler McMichael, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Martin Emerson, Mississippi State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, CB Ja'Quan McMillian, East Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Rishard Dames, Florida International: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DB Antwon Kincade, Western Kentucky: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, DS Bydarrius Knighten, Auburn: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17. 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