Curtis Jacobs, LB, Penn State. Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado32. With a full season under his belt and another offseason, Wilson could be poised to have a breakout year. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame31. Alongside four returning starting offensive linemen (Joey Claybrook, Prince Pines, Josh Remetich and Rashad Green), he'll help protect quarterback Michael Pratt, who threw for 3,010 yards with 27 touchdowns and five interceptions last season. 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 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. Considering the questionable nature of Alabamas receiver room after last years disappointment, I think its pretty remarkable how Benson has established himself within the program. 8 overall player in the class. Dukes Graham Barton and Alabamas JC Latham are also high-potential blockers, assuming both can cut out logging penalties. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama48. I charted Hartman to have a double-digit interceptable pass rate against his 10 hardest foes over the last two years (five each year). It's almost as if Nick Saban planned for it, signing ESPN's No. Coach Jim Harbaugh's team is loaded on both sides of the ball, starting with an offense returning quarterback J.J . Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. He was the only Power Five player over 6-foot-3 to do so. I also think the offensive tackle group is very strong. The Buckeyes could add some impact newcomers on defense through recruiting, including cornerback Jermaine Mathews and lineman Jason Moore. Both Texas Kelvin Banks Jr and LSUs Will Campbell were thrown into the fire as freshmen, but they more than held their own. Moore flipped from Oregon and could be an immediate contributor. Jeremiah Trotter, LB, Clemson25. It remains to be seen who will take over as Ohio States next quarterback afterC.J. There were reports from The Athletic and CBS Sports of a multimillion-dollar NIL deal, and I think he's going to be an interesting case study for how those deals work in the future. Adam Rittenberg: Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. In single-coverage, the sophomore led all corners in the country with a 93.3 grade and 18.3 passer rating allowed. Hampton Jr. (Northwestern) and safety Darius Swanson (D-II Nebraska Kearney) should help a secondary that loses ample experience (safeties Larry Brooks, Macon Clark and Lummie Young IV) from a year ago. Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia59. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas22. If Rashada was worth a reported $13 million NIL deal, according to the Associated Press, clearly there is somebody who believes he has the potential to be a transformative figure. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame9. The other name I would point out is USC wide receiver Dorian Singer, who transferred in from Arizona. Its officially time to hit the reset button. There will be more attention on new starting quarterback Allar and a dynamic returning backfield of Singleton and Allen, but Carter will be the star of Penn State's defense and a potential national honors candidate. Beginning with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Caleb Williams might be one of the most natural throwers of the football in recent memory. Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin74. Updated 2024 recruiting class rankings: Florida in the top five? Last season, Washington's four tight ends combined for 690 yards and one total touchdown. Penn State's Kalen King: The sophomore's counterpart, Joey Porter Jr., received all the love in the Nittany Lions' secondary, but King was Penn State's true top corner this season. 2. Lincoln Riley plucked Arizona's Dorian Singer -- arguably the best receiver in the Pac-12 last year -- to help bolster an already loaded wide receiver room and then added four-star defensive lineman Anthony Lucas from Texas A&M to alleviate the departure of Tulipolotu, who accounted for the most sacks in the country last season (13.5). director Hancock to step down in '25, Sources: '24 Georgia commit Raiola changes HS, 5-star Waller picks Gators, touts 'versatile' defense. Let's talk about arguably the biggest flip of the early signing period, Kadyn Proctor. It was great news for the Nittany Lions, who will be laden with offensive talent in 2023. Owen Porter, EDGE, Marshall50. At running back, Blake Corum was in the Heisman mix prior to his late season injury and Quinshon Judkins had a sensational freshman year at Ole Miss. Be ready to count Booker's knockdown blocks next season, and don't be surprised if he's in the conversation for the Outland Trophy over the next two seasons as the top interior lineman in the country. 3- James Evans - Indiana- The New Zealand native ranked fifth in the Big 10 and 21st in college football averaging 44.3 yards per punt. Jonah Monheim, OT, USC93. Leary might be a little battered and a little slight, but he is undeniably accurate. -- Wilson, Joey McGuire capped his first season in Lubbock with a Texas Bowl win over Ole Miss to finish 8-5 while firing up Red Raiders fans. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU54. By Anthony Treash. The pair displayed talents carving up fronts when it came time to mash. All three were named among the top eight returning players in the SEC in 2023 by ESPN analysts Cole Cubelic and Greg McElroy. That speaks to the kind of gaudy numbers he put up, but it's difficult to see him winning a second straight Heisman unless USC wins the Pac-12 championship in 2023 and gets into the College Football Playoff. McGuire and offensive coordinator Zach Kittley will score points, but the Texas Tech defense added some reinforcements as the group landed a big recruiting win in defensive end Dylan Spencer, who flipped from Texas on Dec. 19, just before early signing day and had offers from LSU, Texas A&M and USC, among others. 4 . Former Florida State running back Treshaun Ward averaged 6.6 yards per carry and rushed for 126 yards against Louisville early in 2022, but his role suffered from a midseason injury and the emergence of Trey Benson. Tory Horton might be the best player no one knows about in college football. Corum was arguably the best running back in college football last season, making him an easy choice for No. His route-running, coordination and ball skills are as good as weve seen from an underclassman in college football, maybe since Julio Jones and AJ Green were coming through over ten years ago. Adelson: Among the many reasons Duke put together a nine-win season in 2022 is the underappreciated play of Riley Leonard, who emerged as a top-tier quarterback in the ACC that few outside the conference probably even know. Speaking of, he was the SECs only pass catcher last year to be inside each of the conferences top10 in Yards/Target (10.8), YAC average (8.1), and First Down+TD Rate (47.7%). Low: Dabo Swinney brought in Garrett Riley to jump-start Clemson's offense, and one of the more interesting subplots to watch will be how Riley utilizes Will Shipley. Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State17. The 6-5, 245-pound edge rusher, who had 75 tackles, including 20 for a loss, 33 QB hurries and 9 sacks, as a senior, will help to ease the loss of Tyree Wilson, who will likely be a first-round draft choice. Both McNamara and All were instrumental in the Wolverines winning the Big Ten title and reaching the College Football Playoff in 2021. He won't be the No. But for a defensive player who is more under the radar in the ACC, pay attention to Boston College linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku, a bright spot for the Eagles last season as a second-team All-ACC selection with three forced fumbles, 8.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. The Atlantic and Coastal . The group from 21-40 features a handful of second and third-year players who could be primed for breakout seasons. This year, he will be in the spotlight from the start and have more national showcase opportunities. Morrison picked off six passes and and only surrendered a cumulative 29.2 QB Rating phenomenal for a freshman. Shifting to DeJean, only two returning corners had more interceptions than him last year. J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan71. 5 cornerback in the 2022 class and played in five games as a true freshman at Texas A&M, registering three pass breakups against Mississippi State. College football coaches pick transfer portal winners, College football transfer grades for each Way-Too-Early Top 25 team, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Despite ranking just 256th among interior defensive linemen in run-defense snaps (172), The Godfather registered the sixth-most run-stops (27). The redshirt seniors 82.5 run-blocking grade in 2022 ranked second among FBS tight ends, while his 82.1 receiving grade placed eighth. For a team that went 10-3 last season and was a game away from being in contention for the conference title, Uiagalelei may be the piece that gets the Beavers not just a quarterback to compete with the rest of the Pac-12's star-studded lineup, but one who could take them over the top. Donte Thornton, WR, Tennessee96. Now, hell get much more practice honing in on this skill playing in a scheme with a QB that enjoys testing secondaries. And that cannot fly for a top-tier tackle prospect. College Football: Top returning quarterbacks in 2023 based on grades UNC vs. Duke Teams ACC Clemson SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M Big Ten Iowa. Tennessee was 127th out of 131 FBS teams in pass defense (289.5 yards per game) and tied for 100th nationally with 22 passes allowed of 30 yards or longer. QUARTERBACK There are still plenty of dangerous pass catchers out there. One of the country's most versatile running backs, the 5-11, 205-pound Shipley rushed for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns last season and also caught 38 passes for 242 yards. I think you have to start at the top with Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner getting the nod at No. McNamara threw for 2,576 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2021 before losing out to J.J. McCarthy in a quarterback competition that played out into the first few weeks of 2022. This year's transfer quarterback market didn't match its predecessor for glitzy names, but Notre Dame might have landed the biggest prize in Sam Hartman. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama94. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports By Max Chadwick Top 10 returning interior offensive linemen in college football for the 2023 season Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive lineman Cooper Beebe (50) blocks Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive lineman Tyree Wilson (19) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Aydan White, CB, NC State. He is simply the games best playmaker behind his premier arm strength, strong creativity when things break down, and sturdy processing power. Lets just say, that is well into the danger zone and unacceptable. Jacob Cowing, WR, Arizona62. Edwards shares the backfield with Blake Corum, but we saw what he could do with feature back touches once Corum was injured late in 2022. 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). The 6-6, 315-pound offensive tackle was all set to play for his home state Iowa before Alabama swooped in, nabbing the five-star prospect. Another potential impact transfer on defense is edge Josaiah Stewart, who led the Sun Belt in sacks two years ago (12.5) and could help a front that loses sacks leader Mike Morris. As a true freshman, he led all Power-Five linebackers with a 91.0 pass-rushing grade. He also will need to distinguish himself from the other quarterback candidates in the Pac-12, namely Penix and Nix. Oronde Gadsden, TE, Syracuse43. He brought in a pair of speedy six-footers. That's where JoJo Earle comes in. Senior Ole Miss linebacker Ashanti Cistrunk enters the 2023 season as one of the best returning players at his position in the Southeastern Conference. Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State40. Even so, he looks to be one of the nations best deep threats. For the first time since 2019,AlabamasWill Anderson Jr.didnt lead the nation in total pressures. Raheim Sanders, RB, Arkansas39. So that is why defensive lineman Peter Woods, the No. And if Spencer Rattlers late-season verticality carries over, Wells is bound to be a popular all-conference pick. Miyan Williams, RB, Ohio State72. 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. You also never want to count out the starting quarterbacks at Georgia, Ohio State or Alabama. Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State8. Colorado State football has seen brighter days, but it has an absolute star in Horton. Hale: It may be a long shot to assume he'll be a real Heisman contender, if only because he's not alone in his own backfield when it comes to high-level talent, but there may be no player more exciting in college football than Penn State's Nick Singleton. While it's too soon to say that Milton will have the same poise and accuracy as Hooker, one thing he has going for him is arm strength. -- Alex Scarborough, The Nittany Lions have done a really good job of balancing high school prospects and transfers this cycle and have a few different choices that could fit for the top newcomer. Newton broke out in a significant way as a redshirt sophomore this season. Joe Milton here will draw a lot of hate. King returns with 12 defended passes and as the Power Fives top-graded coverage corner, according to Pro Football Focus. Beebe spent the last two seasons at offensive tackle before moving inside to left guard in 2022. Houston, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Deuce Vaughn (22) rushes past LSU Tigers safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) for a touchdown in the third quarter in the 2022 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Joe Alt has been fantastic over two years at Notre Dame.The second level defenders in the mix are all playmakers. He's probably not going to score any touchdowns next season (unless he lines up in a tackle-eligible formation), but he'll clear the way for quarterback Drew Allar and running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen to score enough touchdowns that Penn State will be squarely in the Big Ten race. Low: Everybody will be watching Coach Prime this season to see what kind of difference he can make at Colorado, and one of Deion Sanders' "prime" recruits is McClain, ESPN's top-rated prospect from the state of Florida. Should Williams take even a small step back, the list of alternatives is long -- Maye, Jordan Travis, Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, among others -- but if a repeat winner is ever going to happen again, Williams may have as good a shot as anyone. Chris Low: What about the big guys on offense, the guys who make it possible for the quarterbacks, running backs and receivers to win the Heisman Trophy? As a freshman in 2022, he tallied nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards, averaging nearly 7 yards per rush and finding the end zone as a runner, receiver and returner. -- Scarborough, With Bo Nix returning to Eugene for another season, it was imperative for the Ducks to continue to provide him with a strong offensive line despite the departure of stalwarts like Alex Forsyth, T.J. Bass, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and Ryan Walk. 5. Alt looks like a potential top-five pick in 2024 and the best offensive tackle prospect sincePenei Sewell. Antwane Wells Jr., WR, South Carolina55. The former five-star is transferring up from FCS Jackson State to join Deion Sanders in Colorado and is expected to see time as a receiver and corner for the new-look Buffaloes. Corum chose to return to Ann Arbor for one more season, and at the risk of uttering the phrase "unfinished business," Corum could be the player who gets the Wolverines over the hump. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. Additionally, Gadsden was 1/14 pass catchers last season to log at least 6 TDs, 60 receptions, 10 contested catches and over 900 yards. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ole Miss16. but only one other college corner had more total defended passes than his 17. A couple of sophomore tackles are shooting up the Impact Rankings for developing ahead of schedule. Ten teams primed to return to bowls. Mitchell has struggled with injuries and consistency, but hes a big play waiting to happen. Thrash had 1,122 yards and seven touchdowns this past season and is joining an explosive Brohm offense. It feels like next season sets up nicely for Corum to make a run at the award and break the quarterback streak. JerZhan Newton, INT, Illinois18. His coverage skills need some work. USA Today discussed the forecasted returning starters for each SEC team on both sides of the football. Nothing against the previous crop, but even the top guys had serious hangups on their profiles. Missouri's Dominic Lovett, who led the Tigers with 56 catches for 846 yards and three scores this past season, also transferred to Georgia. Travis Hunter enters the season as one of the more hyped newcomers. -- Adelson, How do you improve an offense that averaged 476 yards and 36.8 points per game, returns all-everything QB Frank Harris (for a seventh year!) Brown was a Freshman-All American behind his blazing open-field speed and was often utilized via outlet screens and returns. All caught 38 passes for 437 yards and two touchdowns in 2021 but was limited to just three games last season because of a back injury, which required surgery in October. 1 team in the 2023 Way-Too-Early Top 25. No other qualifying LB topped 6.8%. The biggest standout may be Stanford linebacker Levani Damuni, who has accounted for 162 total tackles over the last two seasons. The Trojans' defense needs plenty of work if USC wants to compete for a title next season, and adding a player of Lucas' caliber is an ideal place to begin. College News & Analysis Top 10 returning linebackers in college football for the 2023 season Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) and defensive end Regan Upshaw (53) tackle Syracuse receiver Trebor Pena (29) during the first quarter at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, Friday, October 15, 2021. He's one of only four ACC players since 2000 to have rushed for 11 or more touchdowns in both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Can the freshman become the latest Manning to dominate college football? With Bryan Bresee off to the NFL draft, there is an obvious need at defensive tackle. 14 overall player in the 2023 class, should be an immediate factor on a defense looking for production and playmakers in the back end. He had 744 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season and will give quarterback Drew Allar a big target at receiver to go along with Florida State transfer Malik McClain. -- Wilson, Head coach Curt Cignetti hit a home run bringing in quarterback Todd Centeio via the portal last year. Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State45. Talk about stockpiling quarterbacks. On the Bulldogs back-to-back championship squads, he has been arguably their offenses best weapon. -- Dave Wilson, Compared to its Pac-12 counterparts, the Utes don't typically make splashes in the portal -- or really elsewhere -- but they did enough in this window to add a few talented players that could make a big impact in the upcoming season. Can Ewers hold off the freshman? The former Temple Owl and Colorado State Ram threw for 2,697 yards and rushed for 493 (minus sacks) in leading the Dukes to a dream debut in their first FBS season. His motor runs red hot, he is active and he is destructive. Previous ranking: 2 2022 record: 11-2, 8-1 Big Ten Expected returning starters: 7 offense, 5 defense, 1 special teams Post-spring outlook: Junior Kyle McCord took the first . Hale and Rittenberg point out some good candidates to make it to New York, but I'll add one more: Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III. Justin Dedich, OC, USC. 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. Jared Verse will headline Florida States stacked defensive line. Hall of FamerMarvin Harrisons son was both the highest-graded and most valuable wide receiver in the country in 2022, according toPFFs wins above average metric. Both are dangerous as blitzers and create a bunch of disruption with their speed and physicality. Fentrell Cypress, CB, Florida State66. While Gabriel certainly had some questionable moments in 2022, Oklahoma would have been hopeless on offense without him as . The talent to make big plays as a passer and runner is there. If Alabama puts a greater emphasis on the running game in 2023 -- and with a new starting quarterback to break in, that figures to be the case -- then both Young and Haynes could get opportunities to shine as true freshmen. Assuming LSUs staffs wishes of optimizing yards after the catch further this fall, Nabers could put up some nice numbers. 1-ranked quarterback in the 2019 class played in a lot of games at Wisconsin and never quite lived up to the hype. In a dropback league, locking in quality pass blocker prospects is a necessity. Much of that depends on where he lands, and how he handles what has already come his way. Pete Fiutak May 7, 2023 Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports Air Force Falcons College Football Preview 2023 2022 Record: 10-2 overall, 5-3 in M-West Head Coach: Troy Calhoun, 17th year, 121-78 - Air Force 2023 Football Schedule @ColFootballNews | @PeteFiutak The machine keeps rolling along. Kinchens broke out as a sophomore on his way to becoming a second-team All-American for PFF, as he led all safeties in the country with a 90.0 grade and a 90.7 coverage grade. His first full recruiting class landed at No. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Theyre seen as the two top quarterbacks in college football this season, and according to On3, are also the two best players to take the field in 2023. He was at Vanderbilt for three seasons before transferring to BYU and now Tennessee. Both Cornelius and Angilau should provide Nix with a healthy amount of protection next 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. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State23. Blake Baumgartner: Like VanHaaren, I'm also curious to see what Moore can do within Chip Kelly's offense at UCLA. Paired opposite Xavier Worthy one of the true burners in the class with a strong-armed Quinn Ewers, I love his upside this fall. -- Chris Low, The Huskies' identity under Kalen DeBoer is clear: offense first, second and third. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas76. Assuming he fixes his drop problem (9 14.5%), he could be the headliner of one of the more sneaky-good receiver corps in the nation. The four-star Cuevas will provide a returning Penix Jr. with another top target to go along with four-star wide receiver Germie Bernard from Michigan State. Even if Williams will likely improve, the bar has been set extremely high. T.J. Jackson, EDGE, Troy89. Sam Hartman was one of the top gets out of the portal this season. We know that half the guys on these 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings will bomb this college season, and we also know we're missing a slew of big-time first rounders who haven't emerged yet. 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. College football Future Power Rankings: The top 25 over the next three seasons, 'It sure ain't babysitting': An inside look at Nick Saban's youth camp, Mountain West: Not giving exceptions to SDSU, 'When you lose, there's damage control': Ohio State and the pressure to beat Michigan, Son of Ray Lewis died of suspected overdose, Florida lands No. Trotter was second in that same group in both passer rating allowed (42.9) and open target rate allowed (47.6%). Rittenberg: Defending Heisman winners start at a disadvantage, as voters naturally want to find someone else to get behind. As good as the Bulldogs were on offense in 2022, they didn't have many consistent receivers outside of Ladd McConkey. There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. The final ride for the SEC as a 14-team league is setting up to be a wild one in the 2023 college football season. Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel. To me, Williams is the easy choice at No. I think Donovan Edwards is also one of the more underrated talents at the position in college football. I feel like he's going to take another step forward and get more national recognition. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFFswins above-average metric. Low: Maybe it's not vogue to be pumping up offensive linemen as we peek ahead to a new season, but Alabama's Tyler Booker is one of the best young offensive linemen in college football. I think Fiske is going to turn a lot of heads this season and get a lot more attention nationally on a bigger stage. But in his case, there might be just a tad bit more because of all the off-field headlines. Hartman's adjustment from Wake Forest's distinct offensive scheme to Notre Dame will be interesting to watch, but he comes off of his most accurate and efficient season. 1. Adelson: Anybody who watched the Cheez-It Bowl had to come away amazed at the ridiculous one-handed catch Florida State receiver Johnny Wilson made, in perfect stride, with a defender hanging on him. He made six starts and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors. Click here for more PFF tools: Rankings & Projections | WR/CB Matchup Chart | NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings Best Bets Tool QUARTERBACK RUNNING BACK WIDE RECEIVER TIGHT END OFFENSIVE TACKLE INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE Scarborough: It took Harold Perkins Jr. a while to show up, but that's OK. 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