Knoxville running back DeSean Bishop is back on the market after de-committing from Coastal Carolina Tuesday night. @UmbaProductions pic.twitter.com/yMppoqdm8N. Dowdell is approaching 2,000 yards this season and has 23 touchdowns on the ground as he tries to lead Picayune to its second straight state championship in his final high school football season. He was the runner-up for the Jerry Rice Award last year, the award given to the top freshman at the FCS level. Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. In this summer series, well take the Top 25 approach and rank the best returning players at every position. The FCS quarterfinals continued to provide on Saturday with an amazing trick play on fourth down for Holy Cross. He led the Jacks in receiving last year with 1,176 yards, averaging over 16 yards per catch. He was careful with the ball, throwing only nine interceptions in his 400 pass attempts last year (approximately one pick per every 45 passes). Please check your email for a confirmation. Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. Of the returning QBs this season, Baker is behind only Missouri States Jason Shelley in total passing yards from a year ago. With last years national leading rusher Strong now gone, it will be Davis show on the ground and the junior could be in for his best season thus far. When he gets a head of steam, hes as tough as they come to bring down. The record he broke was set in 2001 by Ryan Johnson, and it took 20 years to break it! Herres is a matchup nightmare at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, and he earned several All-SoCon and All-American honors at VMI. Youre going to witness another phenomenal season from a South Dakota State back. Oh, and he created touchdown runs of 86 and 90 in those contests. The Golden Lions saw two players eclipse the 500-yard rushing mark last season and Evans on the line was a big reason why. It looks impossible to tackle Davis as he carefully navigates his way through tacklers with precisely placed steps, insane balance, and an explosive burst paired with that nasty toughness and killer stiff-arm. He has next-level talent, and Josh Buchanan ranks him the No. 2021 stats: 92 rush, 648 yards, 5 TD. Janke will be a major contributor on the Jacks offense again this year and is a mere nine yards away from eclipsing the 2,000 yard career receiving mark. I have written about CFB since I was 14 and my favorite thing to do is give under-the-radar athletes the recognition they deserve. The Boise State Broncos and the North Texas Mean Green will play in the Frisco Bowl on December 17, 2022, with kickoff at 9:15 PM ET, airing on ESPN.The Broncos were defeated by the Fresno State Bulldogs 28-16 in their most recent outing. NDSU only allowed 17 sacks all last season and Mauch was part of the line that kept the QBs so upright. This year hell look to be the leader up front for what shapes up to be one of the countrys best units again. Holy Cross should keep this trick play in its back pocket for next season. Ailym Ford, Chattanooga 7. Gindorff has 38 career receptions for 448 yards and 11 touchdowns. He recorded 72 catches for 1,165 yards (7th in the FCS) and five TDs, earning All-MVFC Second Team honors. Ifanses 3,461 career rushing yards are second most in school history and his 1,623 rushing yards last year set a single-season record for the Bobcats. He also added eight carries for 30 yards. Isaiah Ifanse, Montana State. 10. Castles is a solid blocker in the ground game as well. Garret Greenfield, OT - South Dakota State. But this year's crop of backs could make the NFL think again, with a good group of talented ball carriers coming up in the college ranks for the 2022 season. Sanders was just getting warmed up last season and is set to make a bigger splash in 2022. If he can put together another productive season then that draft buzz will pick up greatly. Isaiah Davis, RB - South Dakota State. 7. The Mocs tied a program record last season with just nine sacks allowed and you can bet Curtis was a major player in that feat. Hunter Luepke, FB - North Dakota State. Sports Illustrated also offers insight, information and up to the minute details for gamblers. College football's transfer portal for the 2022-23 season opens on Dec. 5 for players to officially enter and explore their options for the upcoming year. I love his movement and stellar strength as well. Janke played in and made at least one reception in all 15 of the teams games, hauling in five touchdowns. Grimes was a major factor in that and proved to be hard to cover, both in his route-running and his abilities after the catch. Its going to be crazy. Two weeks later he toted the ball 25 times against Villanova and nearly broke 200 yards again. 2. After what's been an up-and-down season, Jonathan Taylor could end up being a fantasy savior in the playoffs. Isaiah Ifanse is the best running back in the FCS, plain and simple. Visit ESPN to view College Football stat leaders for the current and previous seasons The only running back ahead of him was Pierre Strong Jr. with 18. Being at the Rose Bowl for that historic moment is something Ill never forget. FCS playoff-record 129 points scored in UIW-Sacramento State shootout. An All-MVC Honorable Mention last time out, he is primed for an even better 2022. 9. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/12/holy-cross-crusaders-running-back-pop-pass-trick-play-touchdown-fcs-quarterfinals-south-dakota-state, FCS quarterfinals continued to provide on Saturday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I sure didnt expect to be writing about him as a top five back in the FCS already though, my goodness. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Photo via Bishops Twitter/@D_Bishop2004. Williams might be one of the most decorated running backs in Missouri history before he's done. The SMU Mustangs and the BYU Cougars will meet for the New Mexico Bowl. Emmanuel Henderson Geneva County (Hartford, AL) In this summer series, well take the Top 25 approach and rank the best returning players at every position. The Wildcats are expected to be a top-contender for the talented Ohio running back. Noah Gindorff, TE - North Dakota State. Hes now coming into his final season with the hopes of another career year. He helped guide the Pioneers to the playoffs last season and is looking for an even deeper run this time around. A tremendous accomplishment for the 5-foot-9 speedster from North Carolina. Montana State Football (@MSUBobcats_FB) September 4, 2022 : Here are the most exciting HBCU players, right now, after the 1st month Edge rusher John Pius, William Montana States senior running back has practically rewritten the programs record books with his physical, up-the-gut style. 18. It makes him an absolute joy to watch. 19. 4 overall small school pro prospect. He goes 85 yards to the house to give the Jackrabbits a 4 point lead with 5:41 to play.SAM HOUSTON STATE 17SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 21 pic.twitter.com/95M8g48u8z. Hes got such an intriguing blend of power and agility. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Here is your running back He averages nearly 18 yards per catch and led the entire WAC/ASUN last fall with 125.2 yards per game. All FOUR Xavier Gipson catches. Holly will be playing for LSU next season. He aided greatly in SDSUs run to the national semifinals. In the fall of 2021, McLaughlin totaled 1,139 rushing yards on 175 carries. Ulonzo Gilliam, UC Davis 10. Luepke was monumental in the Bisons championship run last year, scoring three touchdowns in the dominating title game win and earning the championships Most Outstanding Player. Xavier Shepherd is the countrys most dynamic signal caller and hes a perfect fit for what Kennesaw State wants to do: run the ball and run it a lot. Watch Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins best plays from 120-yard game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers during Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. The FCS quarterfinals continued to provide on Saturday with an amazing trick play on fourth down for Holy Cross. Hale averages just over five yards per carry and finished as last seasons WAC/ASUN Challenges leading rusher. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. MSU may have suffered an early postseason exit in 2021, but that might be the very thing that propels Shelley to his best season yet this time out. At 61" 220 pounds, Hall has great size for the position, combined with above average athleticism. Nolan Henderson | Delaware; Tommy Mellott | Montana State; Trae Self | Stephen F. Austin; Carson Fordhams Tim DeMorat was one of the more unsung quarterbacks in 2021 and some forget that he was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. During the Herres is reuniting with former VMI quarterback Reece Udinski, who transferred to Maryland for the 2021 fall season and is now at Richmond. Missouri State has improved its roster talent with some help from transfers as it has quickly gone from an MVFC afterthought to a playoff contender. Tanner Mordecai had 228 yards on 22-of-30 passing (73.3%) for the Mustangs in that matchup against the Tigers, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. If he stays healthy in 2022, he will most likely be a key player for UA Pine-Bluff yet again. Here are the returning FCS quarterbacks who just missed the cut. My favorite CFB moment was witnessing UCLA comeback from 34 down against Texas A&M. He ran for over 1,000 yards on 199 carries in 2021 but also caught 15 passes for over 100 yards. Raphael had his ninth 100-yard game of the season Friday to help Naples keep its state championship hopes alive. Where he plays: Ole Miss. Pierre Strong Jr. stole much of the spotlight for the Jackrabbits in 2021 but his teammate Isaiah Davis made just as much of an impact. Scott was named to the All-MVFC First Team and earned HERO Sports Sophomore All-American honors. He put together big numbers against tough competition despite giving up some carries to sophomore star Anthony League. Standing at 64 and weighing in at 295 lbs, Evans is a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. I think hes a heck of a lot more than just a touchdown machine. Josh Buchanan ranks him the No. Gipson earned numerous All-American honors and will get plenty more this preseason. A two-time recipient of the Pioneer Leagues Offensive Player of the Year, he had three games last fall in which he threw for at least four scores. Recruiting season remains in full swing, and Kentucky is in the mix for yet-another touted running back prospect. He puts on a show every single week, so make sure you tune into watch this Penguin thrive. Tucker Kraft is a wrecking ball catching passes over the middle and had a breakout campaign last year, hauling in 65 passes for 780 yards and six touchdowns. Mark Evans II, OT - Arkansas Pine-Bluff. Hes no stranger to catching the ball either. Grant hauled in 10 passes for 130 yards and two scores in 2021 as well. Jakob Herres, Richmond (transfer from VMI). He caught 52 passes for 934 yards and seven TDs as a HERO Sports Freshman All-American. The 66, 295-lbs tackle earned the Missouri Valleys Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades three times last year and helped SDSU to several impressive wins. He averaged over 14 yards per reception in 2021 and earned All-Big Sky Second-Team honors. Who are the Top 25 returning offensive backs in the FCS entering the 2022 season? Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. Hes one of the most talented players in the FCS. Some are repeats from the first list, some aren't, and some had a surprisingly big year. Holly has put together his third straight 2,000-yard season on his way to becoming the career leading rusher in Louisiana high school football history. Tyler Lavine totaled 64 rushing yards on 25 carries (2.6 yards per carry), scoring two touchdowns on the ground. Gambling problem? Through and through, hes the most dangerous receiver in the country right now. Isaiah Ifanse is on his way to the NFL, and I cant wait to see what this FCS star does in his final season of college ball. Isaiah Davis has proven himself as a legit threat with the ball in his hands, as evidenced by yards per carry marks of 8.5 and 7.4 in two seasons. Perhaps no player is more valuable to their team than NDSUs bullying fullback Hunter Luepke. Isaiah Davis, RB - South Dakota State. Trey Cornist a 3-star RB out of Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati has released his top seven schools, including the Wildcats as a contender: Battling the Cats for the 5-foot-11, 209-pounder is West Virginia, Kansas State, Louisville, Tulane, East Carolina and Michigan State. (Be sure to check out our Top 20 defensive players in the FCS rankings here). Also a Feldman Freak, Walker recorded a 4.82 40, 35 vertical jump, and a maximum bench of 485 pounds at 63 and 260 pounds. The Mean Green are coming off of a loss to the UTSA Roadrunners by the score of 48-27. UK will have just two scholarship RBs JuTahn McClain and La'Vell Wright available in its upcoming Music City Bowl matchup against Iowa on Dec. 31. FCS Podcast: Season Preview, Realignment Talk, Transfer Portal Pros & Cons w/ Zach McKinnell, 2022 FCS Playoffs: Semifinals TV Schedule, 2022 FCS Playoffs: Quarterfinal Predictions, FCS Playoffs: No. Rated as the No. Darius Hale is LEGIT. It wasnt long ago that Jaleel McLaughlin was tearing up defenses in Division II at Notre Dame College. The BIG night for Darius Hale continues as he takes it up the middle for 69 yards and a score for @UCA_Football #BearClawsUp | @darius4hale | #ASUNFootball pic.twitter.com/CW39TtIff2. The undefeated Crusaders certainly didnt get to where they are this season playing it safe all of the time. What a run by Isaiah Davis! After an 1,800-yard, 26-touchdown regular season on the ground, Brunell kept rolling in the playoffs, leading is team to an undefeated season and a state championship. Oh well. Last time out, the Cougars were defeated by the Washington Huskies 51-33. Gipsons 3,142 career receiving yards are the most of any returning FCS player this season as are his 30 receiving touchdowns. Zach Evans. Tucker Kraft, TE - South Dakota State. College football's transfer portal for the 2022-23 season opens on Dec. 5 for players to officially enter and explore their options for the upcoming year. Ifanse did all that while missing some games to injury as well. McCallan Castles has been a stud for the Aggies since he transferred in from Cal two years ago. DeMorat tied a Fordham school record when he tossed six touchdowns in the Rams victory over Bucknell. Some think SFAs Xavier Gipson could be the first receiver since Cooper Kupp to take home the Walter Payton Award and its not a stretch to say when you look at his numbers. The 5-foot-10, 205-pounder has rushed for at least 100 yards in all but one game this season (and that one was 10 carries for 90 yards and a TD). The 5-foot-10, 185-pound athlete who also excels at cornerback is still considering his college options. 1. Baker set a program record for passing yards in a single season with 3,231 and had the second most touchdown throws for the Salukis in a season with 27. Get unlimited access to our best features. He recently released his top 10 college choices, and the list is SEC-heavy. Holy smokes, what a season for the five-star prospect Henderson, who was piling up Division I offers even before he put on a statistical show this season. Holy Cross with the perfectly executed RB pop pass on 4th & 1 from the 27-yard line for a TD! The 5-foot-9, 170-pounder made explosive play after explosive play, totaling 74 catches for 14 TDs and an FCS-leading 1,367 yards. Smith is a bruising runner who's had some huge games this season en route to piling up 2,795 yards and 45 touchdowns this season. Shepherd commands one of the nations few surviving true triple option attacks and he does so to near perfection. Honorable Mention:Austin Peays Drae McCray, Cornells Thomas Glover, Delawares Jalyn Witcher (transfer from Presbyterian), Eastern Illinois Isaiah Hill, Eastern Washingtons Freddie Roberson, Florida A&Ms JahMarae Sheread, Idahos Hayden Hatten, Merrimacks Jacari Carter, Norfolk States Justin Smith, Rhode Islands Kahtero Summers (transfer from Saint Francis), Sam Houstons Cody Chrest, Villanovas Jaaron Hayek, 13. The Jackrabbits of South Dakota State will not miss a beat on the ground this season despite losing a star in Pierre Strong Jr. to the NFL. Tune in for takes on North Dakota States Hunter Luepke, Montana Statess Isaiah Ifanse, South Dakota States Isaiah Davis, Sacred Hearts Malik Grant, Northern Arizonas Kevin Daniels, Central Arkansass Darius Hale, SEMOs Geno Hess, Youngstown States Jahleel McGlaughlin, Missouri States Otis Weah, and Montanas Marcus Knight. Jack Borowsky Jun 28, 2022 6:00 AM EDT This past draft class was a historic one for the FCS level. Cory Woodroof. At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds with good hands and agility after the catch, Janke has emerged as a top NFL prospect in the FCS. Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama, 6-2, 225 pounds. Here are 20 running backs who stood out on a national level this season, Ethen Knox racking up the rush yards for Oil City football. The number to beat? Head over to SI All-American for the latest news, blogs, and updates about the nation's best prospects. 11. (: @313clips) pic.twitter.com/HBXQWNuj9F, Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 10, 2022. Hes played in 38 contests over five seasons and has helped paved the way for a Chattanooga rushing attack that averaged over 200 yards per game in 2021. Up the middle goes @IsaiahIfanse to give @MSUBobcats_FB the 23-13 lead over EWU! Sanders had nine games in which he threw for multiple scores and three in which he threw for over 300 yards. He led Lincoln to a thrilling win Friday in theSan Diego Section Open Division championship game. 1. Williams missed Hannibal's quarterfinal loss Saturday because of an injury. Luepkes senior run with North Dakota State shapes up to be his most successful yet. He displays excellent vision as well. Shepherd is perhaps the FCS most well-rounded offensive player. Krafts size and strength make him one of the best tight ends in the country and his durability is second to none, playing in all 15 of the Jacks games last year. Check it out here. Raphael comprises half of one of the most dynamic running back tandems in the country along with Isaiah Augustave. The big-time playmaker will need to create some more massive runs to become the all-time leader, but Im betting on this kid to do it. Youll be seeing another Jackrabbit running back find his way into the NFL as well. One of the best offensive lineman in the country is undoubtedly Mark Evans II out of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. He was a key part of the Jacks postseason run, and he looks to carry that momentum into 2022 where hell be the undisputed workhorse back. Davis rumbled for 701 yards and eight touchdowns, numbers that were actually down from his freshman season last spring as he was hampered by injuries. During the teams game with top-ranked South Dakota State, the Crusaders executed a running back pop pass for a touchdown. Jake Haener had 184 yards on 17-of-27 passing (63.0%) for the Bulldogs in that matchup against the Broncos, with one touchdown and no interceptions. The 2022 FCS season draws ever closer and this year, as per usual, looks to feature some very dynamic offensive players. Knox had six 400-yard rushing games this season, breakinga national high school record previously held by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. He was an All-American in each of the last two seasons for the Paladins and was a member of the SoCons First-Team All-Conference squad in 2021. Breece Hall, Iowa State Breece Hall is likely the most complete running back in the class, totaling over 3000 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Pendergrass has been unstoppable this season, as the 6-foot-3 Baylor commit has posted over 3,000 yards on the ground along with 37 touchdowns. He averaged 10.7 yards per carry and found the end zone 40 times in 12 games. Its more than the Alabamas and the Georgias of the The Jacks will boast one of the most high powered offenses this season and their big, bruising tight end is one of the main pieces of it. 5. He ran for 1,347 yards and nine touchdowns last year including a monster 228-yard game against Merrimack. The two have combined for over 2,500 rushing yards this season, but Raphael has just over 1,500 of them while averaging 13.7 yards per carry. I cannot wait to see what his numbers are in 2022. 1 Again: South Dakota State Coach John Stiegelmeier is 2022 Eddie Robinson Award Recipient 17 hours ago Craig Haley FCS Idaho QB Gevani McCoy Selected as 2022 Jerry Rice Award Recipient as FCS Freshman Player of the Year 2 days ago Craig Haley FCS FCS Quarterfinal-Round Playoff Preview and Prediction: Samford at North Dakota State In total hes played in 35 contests. He had 72 catches for 1,091 yards and eight TDs in 2019, 80 receptions for 978 yards and eight TDs in the spring (eight games), and 47 catches for 500 yards and five TDs last season (eight games). Whats perhaps most impressive, however, is his ability to find the end zone on any given play. Darius Hale has a bright future ahead of him, and its perplexing to me that hes not in the FBS. He sits at 6,567 right now and shows no plans of slowing down. Additionally, Hall sprinted to a 4.39 40 time at 511 and 217 pounds and posted an astounding 40 vertical. The bowl matchup is December 17, 2022, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.The Mustangs played the Memphis Tigers in their most recent game, winning 34-31. December 10, 2022 2:33 pm ET. The Cats have zero commits at the position in the '23 class as of Dec. 9. Cornist is set to announce his commitment on Dec. 21, the first day of early signing period. Ifanse's 3,461 career rushing yards are the most of any returning running back and he rushed for 1,623 yards the second-most in the FCS last year. More impressively, Ifanse showed he can carry a heavy workload averaging 115.9 yards per game on 280 carries. 19 1 1. He has the most yards of any returning running back and finished second in the country last year in that category. A very productive season when you consider his battle with injury and the fact he was behind Strong on the depth chart. This kid is GOOD, and hes severely underrated at the FCS level. Missouri State is a sneaky pick to make a deep run in 2022 and their star QB is why. An in-depth look at the best prospects on the FCS level heading into the 2022 season. The 5-foot-11 back from Central Arkansas scored on the ground 17 times as a true freshman. Despite receiving an invite to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl last year, Noah Gindorff opted to return to the NDSU for another run this year after suffering an injury in the playoffs last winter and thats excellent news for the Bison. The 6-foot, 210-pounder rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns in the championship game win over Catholic Memorial and fellow star junior running back Corey Smith. Speaking of accomplishments McLaughlin is dangerously close to becoming the all-division rushing leader in NCAA history. So now youre starting to see what this kid can do and what a monster hell be with even more touches and having developed into a better player with more speed, power, and so much else. 5 William & Mary at No. Ranking him in the top five might not be a popular pick, but what do I care? 72 RB in the 2023 class by 247Sports Composite, Cornist was the Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,629 yards on 181 carries with 27 touchdowns for Winton Woods. Hes handled over 20 touches per game over each of the last two seasons, giving him one of the highest floor fantasy options at running back. UK is considered one of the frontrunners for the tailback. Odds & lines subject to change. In 2022, he enters his senior season as the third-best running back in the FCS. The Top 5. Isaiah Ifanse has been a bulldozer for the Bobcats since arriving in 2018. The Top 5. Hes a threat out of the backfield whether it be in the running game or the passing game. A HERO Sports Freshman All-American in 2019 and Sophomore All-American in the 2021 spring, Janke took it to another level last season. He went over 3,000 yards for the season and finished with 35 rushing touchdowns after an overtime loss Friday in the state semifinals. Grimes earned multiple All-American accolades, including HERO Sports (Second Team), Stats Perform (Second Team), and the Associated Press (Second Team). He rushed for 17 touchdowns last season and recorded two 100-plus yard games including a monster 253-yard performance against Lamar in Week 8. Jason Shelley guided the Bears to the playoffs last year behind 3,789 yards of total offense, the most of any returning quarterback in the subdivision. Hester has 46 touchdown runs and is just 33 yards short of a 3,000-yard season heading into the state semifinals this weekend. Scott was a huge get in 2021, transferring in from Central Michigan. One of the most electrifying signal callers in the FCS last season was freshman phenom Shedeur Sanders. The Wildcats are certainly in the market for running backs, as Chris Rodriguez is preparing to enter the NFL Draft, while Kavosiey Smoke and Mike Drennen II are entering the transfer portal. Jaleel McLaughlin is like a magician; one second hes there in the backfield, and the next hes pointing up to the sky in the end zone. Dupree followed up an impressive sophomore year (1,607 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging 7.0 yards per carry) with an even bigger junior year. 9 overall small school prospect. 20. Best high school running backs in the nation at the end of 2022 football season Here are 20 running backs who stood out on a national level this season Mike Swanson Nov He threw for 3,342 yards (ninth in the country) and 22 touchdowns while earning the Missouri Valleys Player of the Year award. Ifanse will often make defenses look silly by side-stepping them and proving to be too slippery to tackle. He led all running backs in PPR points per game (23.4) through those eight weeks. Dowell fell just 156 yards short of the all-time single-season Tennessee rushing record held by Jalen Hurd, finishing with 3,201 rushing yards. Miller averaged 17.4 yards per catch last fall, second best among tight ends at the FCS level. Kevin Daniels is a straight up mad man. 2022 will be David Walkers first at the FCS level, having dominated the D2 stage last season. Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb didn't quite live up to his lofty fantasy projection in Week 13. Mauch was part of the offensive line that wore down Montana State in last years FCS championship and helped bring another title home for the Bison. The 40-year-old former running back originally from Rockland County played at Notre Dame and signed with the Giants, but never played for them after an off-season injury. Now entering his second season with the Bears, he is expected to carry the brunt of the workload on the ground again and, if he stays healthy, could top all of last years marks. At Southern Arkansas, he bowled over offensive linemen en route to 19.5 TFLs and eight sacks. Sperling finished the 2021 season with 2,934 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns, and he's already surpassed those totals as a senior. https://thetransferportalcfb.com/author/liamblutman/, The Jackrabbits of South Dakota State will not miss a beat on the ground this season despite losing a star in, At number five, we have a machine a touchdown machine named, Creating Fun Hypothetical Offenses with the Transfer Portal, NoContextCFB's Memes of the Week - Week 14. College football is a whole lot more than just the FBS. One season later, though, Grant is one of the best returning running backs in the nation. The NFL draft experts have already taken notice of a few and several others look to make a name for themselves this fall. All of that earned him the coveted Jerry Rice Award, given annually to the FCS best freshman player. However, Holy Cross drew up the perfect formation, and the gamble paid off big time. 6-0 / 210. He finished unofficially leading the nation in rushing yards with 3,705. Jacob Saylors, ETSU 8. Pendergrass just missed the 2,000-yard mark as a junior. Luepke has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns on his career but has also caught 24 passes for 5 scores through the air. Sacred Heart likes to use Grant often. Herres is a matchup nightmare at Holy Cross running back Tyler Purdy took the handoff on 4th-and-1 and found a wide-open tight end in Sean Morris. While what happens on the field and how things finish at the end of the season is what really matters, preseason rankings give fans an idea of what teams and players they should keep an eye on. CJ Turner, Southeastern Louisiana University, 5. Look for Miller to again be one of the countrys best tight ends this season. Garret Greenfield anchors an SDSU offensive line that allows for such prolific results. I vividly remember seeing Hale, a three-star recruit and 247s 105th-ranked running back, signed to Central Arkansas. This 5-foot-10, 202-pound machine is just a few games away from becoming the all-time leading rusher in Montana State history. The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder can only be described as a vicious tank with unlimited fuel. Sheesh! The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder caught 66 passes for 1,110 yards and eight TDs. Many probably didnt even know who Malik Grant was before last season because he started his 2021 campaign in the Pioneers second string RB spot. Davis, though, was instrumental in the playoffs for South Dakota State, notching a career mark of 217 rush yards and a score in the Jacks opening round win over UC Davis. Marcus Knight, Montana 9. The Jackrabbits have one of the flashiest offenses in the game right now but its sometimes easy to forget where all those fireworks start. 2023 NFL Draft Top Prospects First Look: Quarterbacks 1 CJ Stroud, Ohio State 6-3, 218 2 Bryce Young, Alabama 6-0, 194 3 DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson 6-4, 250 4 Cameron Ward, Washington State 6-2, 223 5 Kedon Slovis, Pitt 6-3, 205 6 Phil Jurkovec, Boston College 6-5, 214 7 Brennan Armstrong, Virginia 6-2, 212 8 Tyler Van Dyke, Miami 6-4, 224 Here are our national SBLive Sports 2022 all-stars at running back. Gipson has tremendous speed and a knack for getting open which gets him a lot of looks on the outside. Daniels turned 185 carries into 1,146 rush yards and seven touchdowns in 2021. These 20, however, are our picks as the best to suit up in the subdivision this year. McLaughlin can chase down that record thanks to his top-tier speed and wicked explosiveness. Ifanse is closing in on another historic mark as well: hell become the schools leader in most 100-yard games on the ground when he does it twice this season, putting him at 18 for his career. With the postseason done in some states and nearing completion in many others, we're highlighting some of the top-performing running backs in the nation throughout the season. Knox also scored 41 rushing touchdowns and had six interceptions on defense. For his 66, 233-lbs size, he has tremendous athleticism and is one of the more fluid movers at the position. No thanks. The Fresno State Bulldogs and the Washington State Cougars meet for the LA Bowl on December 17, 2022, with kickoff at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.The Bulldogs head into the matchup after winning 28-16 over the Boise State Broncos in their last outing on December 3. Now, Im not a recruiting guy by any means, but I do scroll 247 Sports every year in hopes of finding interesting things. He immediately made the offense more explosive over the top. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder is one of seven finalists for South Carolina Mr. Football, and he's still uncommitted for college. Top 15 running backs Former NFL rushing leader and NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew will survey all running backs and rank his top 15 each week of the 2022 That to me was interesting, especially after seeing he had some notable offers including Houston, his first offer. FCS No. Last fall, he ran for over 800 yards and led the FCS in total rushing touchdowns (23) finishing ahead of dominating running backs like Pierre Strong and Quay Holmes in that category. Hale has sick speed and very quick moving legs that help him accelerate at a high level. 2. Im expecting Kevin Daniels to blow up in 2022. Predicting The Transfer Portal: Where Will They Go? 10. Kentucky recently made the final four for another 3-star RB in Jamarion Wilcox. The 5-foot-11 Western Michigan commit scored the lone touchdown to send undefeated Wyoming there on a 59-yard scamper. Davis was superb in the FCS Playoffs as he ran all over UC Davis, Sacramento State, and Villanova. He toted the ball 240 times last year (20 per contest) and theres no reason to expect anything different this year. 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