Preseason ranking: NR. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. Murphy quietly racked up 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss on the Clemson defense in 2022, but opposing coaches were quick to insist there was nothing quiet about his game. Alt was Pro Football Focus' top-graded offensive tackle during the regular season, when he allowed just five pressures and no sacks. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFanSided.com and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Mayer led all FBS tight ends in touchdown receptions in 2022 with nine, leading his team with 67 receptions for 809 yards. It is no surprise Shipley had a breakout season for the Tigers, becoming the first player in ACC history to earn first-team all-conference honors at three different positions: running back, all-purpose and specialist. 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. And not when Young injured his shoulder, missing one game and feeling its effects long after. Michael Schmitz was a constant presence in the middle of Minnesota's offensive line. Preseason ranking: NR. McKinstry led Alabama with 13 pass breakups and also contributed with an interception, a sack and 29 solo tackles. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs Despite the standout season, he will return to Seattle to run it back in 2023. . Preseason ranking: NR. Williams became head coach Lincoln Rileys third quarterback in the past six years to win the Heisman Trophy, joiningOklahomasBaker MayfieldandKyler Murray. He may not have won the Biletnikoff Award, but Harrison was the best receiver in college football this past season. Notable 2022 stats: 1 FF, 3 INT, 13 PD DB, Alabama, Sophomore WR, Iowa State, Senior 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. WRJustyn Ross, Clemson: Was confirmed by Dabo Swinney on 11/17 that he would enter the draft. Senate Bill Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. Preseason ranking: 8. Preseason ranking: 97. It's officially reset time in college football. DE, Clemson, Senior As was the case forquarterback,running back,wide receiverandtight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. TCU transfer Zach Evans was supposed to be Ole Miss' feature back on paper. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. The redshirt junior was one of only three Power Five guards who recorded 80-plus grades as both a pass- and run-blocker this season. Preseason ranking: 44. 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. 1. 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). No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. 2024 NFL Draft: Blake Corum, Bo Nix and the best prospects returning to school. DB, Illinois, Junior 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. His 88.2 grade tied with Michigan cornerbackWill Johnsonfor first among Power Five true freshmen. The six passes defended against the Boilermakers were tied for the second-most in a FBS game this season. That would erase close to three . WR Drake London, USC: Declared for the NFL Draft on 12/8. Mayer is exactly what you want in a tight end: a ferocious blocker who presents a huge matchup advantage for the Irish because he is an elite pass-catcher. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. 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 . The junior wound up anchoring a better-than-expected offensive line and played his way into being a high-level NFL draft pick. Vaughn, a consensus two-time All-American, ran for 1,558 yards yards and nine touchdowns this season while catching 42 passes for 378 yards. 70. With 1,096 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns, Perry became the first ACC player with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards and 10 TDs since Sammy Watkins in 2011, and he's just the ninth Power 5 player to do that in back-to-back years in the playoff era. 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. Preseason ranking: NR. 2 nationally and contributed to him being named a finalist for several national awards. Jones left Iowa to come to Purdue and made a significant impact inside former coach Jeff Brohm's offense. Will return to school next year 12/27. Oluwatimi won both the Rimington Trophy (third in Michigan history) and Outland Trophy (first in Michigan history) this season as Jim Harbaugh's team averaged 243 rushing yards a game -- fifth in the FBS. Notable 2022 stats: 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 11 returning offensive players across all of college football on Monday. Notable 2022 stats: 26 tackles, 11 pass breakups Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started 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. His hurdle over a Louisville player on the way to a 25-yard touchdown this season was a highlight for the ages. But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. Preseason ranking: 67. He had 46 total tackles this season, one interception and 10 pass breakups with two forced fumbles. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Here are the top 10 returning players at every position for the 2022 season. He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. OT, Northwestern, Junior 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). Notable 2022 stats: 52 TDs (42 pass, 10 rush), 4,537 yards 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. Preseason ranking: 49. DE, Notre Dame, Senior C, Minnesota, Senior It is a jam packed opening week of action @ THE CASTLE with what looks to be an awesome weather-week. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The 87th NFL draft is scheduled to be held April 28-30, 2022 in Las Vegas. He also became the first Illini defensive back named a consensus All-American in program history. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs Preseason ranking: 79. Preseason ranking: 58. His 2.22 yards per route run also ranked fourth among all tight ends. The NFL Draft arrives Thursday night. Robinson became the first Texas player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons since Vince Young in 2004-2005, and won the Doak Walker award this year as the best running back in college football. Preseason ranking: 75. Tuipulotu was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation with 13.5 sacks during the regular season. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. Harris will return for one more season after leading his Roadrunners to an 11-win season and a second straight Conference USA title. 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. The junior from Irmo, South Carolina, wasn't on a lot of peoples' radars at the start of the season. MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. He cemented an already remarkable legacy by guiding the defending champions to the SEC championship and back to the national title game. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 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. Other Penn State seniors who could mull a . Notable 2022 stats: 1,083 yards, 6 TDs An impossible matchup for opposing defenses, Bowers earned the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. Notable 2022 stats: 2.5 sacks, 1 INT 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. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first . DL Perrion Winfrey,Oklahoma: Announced he willdeclare for NFL draft 12/7, DE Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State: Announced on Twitter he will enter the NFL Draft 12/8. Preseason ranking: 29. 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. He's the best D-Tackle I've ever coached." 2 in raw QBR (86.1), No. 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. Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. Notable 2022 stats: 790 rec yards, 9 total TDs Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings After winning the Biletnikoff Award at Pitt, Addison transferred to USC and was named first-team All-Pac-12 despite being slowed by injuries. RBIsaih Pacheco, Rutgers: Announced he is entering the draft on 11/30. 6-ranked draft-eligible cornerback. Latest Mock|Underclassmen Declaration List| Draft Order/Team Needs. He rushed for a career-high 510 yards and 14 touchdowns as well. While he did not make it to New York this year, expect him to be a popular preseason pick for 2023. . Notable 2022 stats: 12 TDs, 1,077 yards Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,328 yards Harrison picked up the slack for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was limited to three games due to injury, with 77 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. However, the junior suffered a knee injury on Nov. 19 against Illinois, which caused him to play limited snaps in Michigans win against Ohio State on Nov. 26. In 2022, BYU will return a lot of production from a 2021 team that went 10-3 including six victories over P5 teams. Just look on the program's website, which called him "The Best tight end in Notre Dame History." The 5-foot-6, 176-pound Vaughn plays big, and his dependability and versatility powered Kansas State to a Big 12 championship, including rushing for 130 yards in the title game win over TCU. The true sophomore will enter 2023 as a candidate for national defensive player of the year honors. LB, Arkansas, Junior Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects, Syracuse QB Shrader to miss spring practice, Sources: Asst. Harrison, a unanimous All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, won the Big Ten's Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year after sustaining his momentum from Ohio State's win over Utah in the 2022 Rose Bowl Game. Preseason ranking: NR. Eichenberg had 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and five quarterback hurries this season. Notable 2022 stats: 3 sacks, 2 FF Stay up to date on the latest news around the NFL Draft. A ranking of the 2022 Best College Football Players in Wyoming. 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. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow a sack Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. Here's our favorite bet for San Diego State vs. Middle Tennessee State during the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. Notable 2022 stats: 7 sacks, 1 FF OLB, LSU, Junior Last offseason saw the movement of several elite, blue-chip players including quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver . He had 11 sacks (tied for fourth nationally), and broke the Notre Dame career sack record (26.5). Morgan, UConn: Declares for the Draft 1/4, ILB Chase Pine, Pittsburgh: Declares for the Draft 1/6, ILB Jack Sanborn, Wisconsin: Declares for the Draft 1/8, ILB Chance Campbell, Ole Miss: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Kaden Roy, Pittsburg State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Levi Jones, North Carolina State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, ILB Mike Rose, Iowa State: Declares for the Draft 1/9, OLB Kaden Roy, Pittsburg State: Declares for the Draft 1/12, OLB Devin Lloyd, Utah: Declares for the Draft 1/13, ILB Jack Campbell, Iowa: Returning to school next year 1/13, OLB Christopher Allen, Alabama: Signed with Priority Sports and Entertainment - Indicating declaration for the Draft 1/14, ILB Nakobe Dean, Georgia: Declares for the Draft 1/15, OLB Henry To'o To'o, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/15, ILB Christian Harris, Alabama: Declares for the Draft 1/17, OLB Kevin Harris, Georgia Tech: Declares for the Draft 1/17, ILB Jaylen Moody, Alabama: Returning to school next season 1/17, DBDerrick Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/3, DBHalid Djibril, Washington State: Enters transfer portal 11/22. The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. Preseason ranking: 21. 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. 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. OL, Florida, Junior He tied for the national lead with six interceptions, ranking third on the school's single-season history list. 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. Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then with team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away but the 2022 NFL Draftdeadline is approaching for those who are eligible, so we now know which of college footballs top talents will be leaving and returning for this season. Barton likely couldve been a Day 2 pick in the2023 NFL Draftbut instead will be one of the best offensive tackles in college football for another season. The sophomores 91.0 run-blocking grade led all FBS tackles while his 99.0 pass-blocking efficiency score was fifth. Bowers earned AP All-America honors for the second straight season and has four or more receptions in nine games. Preseason ranking: NR. Verse called his decision to come to Florida State the best one he has ever made. Every underclassman that has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. 11 nationally and helped land him first-time All-Pac-12 honors. Against Georgia Tech, he had three interceptions, including one he returned 99 yards for a touchdown. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 1,137 yards yards, 15 TDs Tuipulotu is the No. We are on to the 2022 season, where teams across the country will compete for a chance to play for the College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Cali. The Aggies might have floundered in 2022, but it was no fault of Achane. Rattlers draft stock has been all over the map the past few years, which could be one reason he decided to return to school. Prior to the 2022 season, UCLA was one of the top teams in returning production. . Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl. NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first . 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.". Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, WR Chris Autman-Bell, Minnesota: Returning to Minnesota next season 12/28, WR Jaquarii Roberson Wake Forest: Entering the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, WR Dontario Drummond, Ole Miss: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Kalil Pimpleton, Central Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Makai Polk, Mississippi State: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Skyy Moore, Western Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Jayden Reed, Michigan State: Returning to school next season 1/4, WR Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Irvin Charles, Indiana (PA): Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Kevin Austin Jr., Notre Dame: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/4, WR Thayer Thomas, North Carolina State: Returning to school next season 1/4, WR Kyle Philips, UCLA: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/5, WR Mike Woods, Arkansas: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/5, WR Tyquan Thornton, Baylor: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Daylen Baldwin, Michigan: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Wan'Dale Robinson, Kentucky: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/6, WR Shedrick Jackson, Auburn: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Josh Vann, South Carolina: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Ainias Smith, Texas A&M: Returning to school next season 1/6, WR Velus Jones Jr., Tennessee: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/8, WR Tyler Snead, East Carolina: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/8, WR Braylon Sanders, Ole Miss: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/11, WR Jameson Williams, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/13, WR Slade Bolden, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR John Metchie III, Alabama: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR George Pickens, Georgia: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/15, WR Kyle Philips, UCLA: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/17, WR Chase Cota, UCLA: Enters transfer portal 1/17, WR Keytaon Thompson, Virginia: Returning to school next season 1/17, WR Jaray Jenkins, LSU:Returning to school next season 1/17, WR Javonta Payton, Tennessee: Declares for the NFL Draft 1/17. DBBryce Watts, UMass: Declared his eligibility for the draft on 11/30. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. CB, Mississippi State, Junior A couple of underclassmen could follow them, too, including offensive tackle Rasheed Walker, cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. and linebacker Brandon Smith. Then he threw for five touchdowns in his college debut and took off from there in a truly outstanding season for the redshirt freshman. He led Georgia with seven pass breakups and had two interceptions to go along with 67 tackles, which ranked second on the team. S, Georgia, Senior (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports) Young's story is incredible. Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs WR, Wake Forest, Junior His 110 receptions were tops in the FBS and his 1,361 receiving yards were second only to Houston's Nathaniel Dell. He finished as a second-team All-ACC performer and proved time and again he has the ability to win games with both his arm and his legs. TE, Utah, 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 . Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. The Wildcats' left tackle was a unanimous All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and won the conference's Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 23.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 FF However, Verse played in all 12 of Florida States this season and recorded nine sacks and 47 total tackles. Cooper Douglas Kupp (born June 15, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. Preseason ranking: NR. Ibrahim became Minnesota's all-time leading rusher against Syracuse in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with 4,668 yards over his career. The sophomore shined in his first full season as a starter, earning second-team AP All-America honors and forming an elite linebacker tandem with Smael Mondon Jr. Dumas-Johnson ranks third on the team in quarterback hurries with 24. Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. The speedy junior from Missouri City, Texas, not only eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, he also caught 36 passes for 196 yards. S Kerby Joseph, Illinois:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. 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. Notable 2022 stats: 809 yards, 9 TDs He became the first Syracuse player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons since Delone Carter (2009-10), and the first player to rush for 1,000 yards and gain 250 yards receiving in consecutive seasons in program history. WR, Houston, Junior DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 11 PD NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first since 2002, celebrating 20 years of independent scouting analysis! TE, Notre Dame, Junior 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. Notable 2022 stat: 9 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps Anudike-Uzomah is one of the most disruptive edge rushers in the country, leading the Wildcats with 8.5 sacks, often while being the focus of opposing teams' protection and double teams. Penix Jr. transferred from Indiana to reunite with former offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer, and the result was one of the best seasons by a Pac-12 quarterback since the conference expanded in 2011. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Preseason ranking: NR. Notable 2022 stats: 1 INT, 10 PD 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. Then a four-run lead dwindles to one with Wheeler coming in to face the go-ahead run. 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. 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