Helping Smith in addition to freak athleticism was his high snap count (632 snaps) and improved consistency, as well as his vocal leadership and the ringing endorsement of his role by Michigans NFL-connected coaches. The NFL Scouting Combine 2023 is fast approaching, with hundreds of scouting department employees descending upon Indianapolis to evaluate more than 300 Overall, the Ravens star finished with 676 kick return yards and 24 returns of at least 20 yards. As a CB his comp is DJ Reed and as a returner, he is the best prospect to come out in recent memory. With all that said, Quentin Johnston is the best wide receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft. Obviously, being a punter may end up being the biggest reason he wont be taken in the NFL Draft. Same with his 3-cone drill, and a shuttle run. Although Hutchinson retained the No. Ty Montgomery -Montgomery is dealing with an injury so might not be ready to go but he was the favorite both to play the James White role and to return kicks for New England. AP MVP: Aaron Rodgers. has been a solid kick returner, even taking one back for a touchdown last year. Scouts like his demeanor and work ethic, but arent yet sold on his athleticism translating to the next level. How would you rank these Punt Returners going into the 2022-2023 NFL season? Turner has speed that will translate to the NFL, and allowed him to hold his own in tough matchups against Penn State, Ohio State and Maryland over the last two seasons. HBCU Top 40 Players For 2022 NFL Draft. @DalvinCook goes 81 YARDS!!! John Reid: $0. He committed more penalties (four), allowed more big pass plays (five of 30 yards or more, per PFF) and missed three tackles in the Fiesta Bowl loss to TCU alone. 54 overall. A three-star recruit in 2020, Scott was a track star in high school and those skills made him an electrifying running back (1,337 yards, 21 touchdowns as a senior). However, the unrefined route-running ability, a high drop rate and some issues versus stronger cornerbacks might limit him early in his NFL career. And as a receiver, Schoonmaker has a large catch radius and good hands, with just three drops on 70 targets per Pro Football Focus. While he was limited to 11 games, the first-team All-Pac 12 selection proved once again why he was one of the best wide receivers in college football. Arizona Cardinals: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington 24. Berrios finished the 2021 NFL season ranked 3rd in the NFL in average punt returns, posting a 13.4 total mark. Here are the best guys that meet that criteria. If you are in a team return yardage league, target teams you believe will have a high total of kick returns. Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert recorded two of the top three fastest on field speeds this offseason, both over 21 miles per hour, so all three of Hill, Waddle, and Mostert bet a boost in a format like this. The sixth-year pro had to show off the wheels in front of his brother, James, who was standing on the opposite sideline. Who is the fastest player in the NFL? The Baltimore Ravens All-Pro returner put together a brilliant punt return season together while also being a key kick returner in the NFL. And, for a human interest angle, heres a video that talks about his primary off-field interest (aka The Artist Known as Elliot.J). He was named third-team All-Big Ten, then recorded 11 receptions, 202 yards and two touchdowns in Michigans two postseason games. However, you also have to know his limitations. This is my number one draft crush and we need to make this happen. Once he creates that little cushion and the football is in his hands, you see the elusiveness that made him an effective kick returner. Huber 51-yd punt .. Mecole Hardman 29-yd return to KC 37#Chiefs 7 #Bengals 0 Q1 pic.twitter.com/bPZC6GS8Uw. He appeared in three games, but only managed 43 receiving yards before sitting out the College Football Playoff to prepare for the pre-draft process. Copyright 2023 FanRankings. Over the years, the NFL has seen many big-time playmakers take to the field each week at a wide range of positions. Ranging from specialists Drawing a lot of NFL comparisons to Darnell Mooney, Dell should have a long NFL career as long as his body (165 pounds) holds up. Duvernay got his team off to the perfect start in Week 2 with a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. In today's NFL, getting the fastest players the ball in space has become one of the key offensive strategies. Hunter Renfrow -Renfrow is the starting slot receiver and hes expected to return punts. Jakeem Grant leads the way as we rank the Top 10 NFL Punt Returners of the 2021-2022 season going into the 2023 NFL season. Rank below to be added in the Power Rankings. Waddle and his teammate Tyreek Hill are so fast, they make the Dolphins one of the most electric offenses in the league. However, this is a wideout who could step into the role of a No. It is unknown just how many drills he will participate in, but offering competitive numbers to what Michigan reported will reignite Smiths draft buzz. The Combine is the first major event of the offseason, followed by free agency and the NFL Draft, which is perhaps the biggest event of the year in terms of Add in that his 6-foot, 180-pound frame is on the smaller side of NFL cornerbacks, and it may be hard for an NFL team to justify drafting Turner over either a more polished cornerback, or higher-ceiling one. So Pollard might not be a lock for those duties this year. Luckily, the 2022 NFL draft offers plenty of star power and depth at multiple positions on defense. How high could Brandon Powell have landed on the list of the best punt returners in the NFL had he recorded more punt returns. Defensive lineman Mazi Smith No. One of our representatives will be in touch shortly. He was one of only five guys to crack 1,000 yards combined and he should play a little slot as well. 7/15/22: In 2021, Baringer averaged 48.4 yards per punt and notched a long of 74. Reagor finished the 2021 NFL season averaging 7.3 yards per punt to go along with the 8th most punt return yards (227) and 4th most returns of at least 20 yards (3). In leagues where return yards are highly valuable, players that return both kicks and punts can be fairly valuable even if they dont contribute much on offense. Over the course of the NFL schedule, Igwebuike recorded 28 total kick returns for 697 total yards. Next Gen Stats have only been around since 2016, so it's impossible to know if someone from before then might hold the distinction. In addition, Olszewski is just one of four players in the NFL to average double digit yards per return (11.9) with at least 15 punt returns. After eclipsing 500 receiving yards with just nine touchdowns in six contests a year ago, Boutte netted 538 yards in 11 games last season. Just Missed: Cedric Tillman, Tennessee Volunteers; Michael Wilson, Stanford Cardinal; Andrei Iosivas, Princeton Tigers; Marvin Mims, Oklahoma Sooners; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest. Bell established himself as a leader early on in his career at Michigan due to his work ethic and commitment to maximizing practice opportunities. : #SEAvsDET on FOX pic.twitter.com/e4IFG4IP06, MOCK DRAFT: Two picks in first round for Seattle. And Cowboys beat reporter Calvin Watkins actually came on our morning show on. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). The NFL draft is in the books and the annual spring games have come to an end across the Big Ten and it is time to start diving into who to watch and what to expect during the 2022 season. The 6-foot-6, 292-pounder was named the Big Tens defensive lineman of the year, and a second-team All-American by the FWAA and AFCA. He had 1,109 combined yards last year with over 1,000 on kicks alone. Campbell claimed the fastest speed in the 2022 season with his a 26-yard rush during the Colts' Week 18 matchup vs. the Texans. Ultimately, hes a consistent, smart punter with over 180 punts in his career, and a healthy 73:9 ratio of inside-20 pins to touchbacks. The 2023 MLB Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is now available and it is 100% FREE. Tony Pollard - Tony Pollard has been a solid kick returner, even taking one back for a touchdown last year. Fantasy Alarm is the home of all things Fantasy Sports. Jones Jr. played at USC (2016-19) before transferring to Tennessee. 118. Michigan says Turner ran a 4.28 last summer, but even a 4.35 would have scouts taking another look at Turner as a second-round option. In addition, Duvernay ranked 1st in the NFL in average punt returns, recording a 13.8 average mark, 1st in the NFL in punt returns of at least 20 yards with six and also posted one return over 40 yards. : #MINvsBUF on FOX Pollard also finished the 2021 NFL season ranked 2. in average kick return posting a 28.8 average. The 2022 NFL draft has pass-rushers and O-linemen at the top of the board. For those that dont think CB is a need this year, here are the dead money cap hits for all of the players who are currently on the roster and are presumably competing for snaps at RCB, LCB, or SCB: Tre Brown was our 4th-round pick last year, played well before suffering a season-ending injury, and is presumably safe in 2022. Justin Coleman: $152,500. More league He recorded 316 yards after the catch, 38 first downs and just five drops, and recorded multiple receptions in Michigans final 13 games of the season. Kenneth Gainwell -Gainwell carved himself out a role on offense last year on pass catching downs and, after the Eagles traded away Jalen Reagor, his name has been thrown out there as the primary kick returner. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Scott is one of the best athletes in the 2023 NFL Draft and was No. He finished the season with 23 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 11 starts. Desmond Ridder | Cincinnati 4. Agnew was one of only eight kick returners who returned a kick for a touchdown last season. The only defensive player to make this list gave us an impromptu 40-yard dash with this 40-yard interception return against the Lions in Week 4. does not factor in much on offense but he is one of the best return men in this league. He redshirted his freshman season, then made two starts and played 257 snaps as a sophomore. To rephrase what STUFR said, I dare you to watch these videos and NOT fall in love - not just with Marcus Jones, but with what he could do for the Seahawks. The importance of speed is reflected in just how much focus is put on 40-yard dash times for NFL prospects. recorded two of the top three fastest on field speeds this offseason, both over 21 miles per hour, so all three of Hill, Waddle, and Mostert bet a boost in a format like this. And Seattles best cornerback from last season, D.J. Looking ahead to the NFL, there are a lot of reasons to be excited about Flowers future. According to Michigan strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert, Turner ran 23.07 miles per hour on the GPS and ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash last summer, winning the title as the teams fastest play. Colquitt 47-yd punt .. Ray-Ray McCloud 14-yd return to CLE 37#Browns 7 #Steelers 16 Q4 pic.twitter.com/mis5DuPt9e. Michigan coaches insist that his testing numbers were better than ever last summer, so Bell could help his draft stock at the Combine. Landing at number seven on the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners 2021-22 ranking list is the Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike. Watson's emergence as a rookie was one of the few bright spots of a disappointing 2022 season in Green Bay. Bell has an opportunity to dispel narratives about his athleticism at the Combine. NFL Draft: Four kick returners who could offer the Rams more than speed Venie Randy Soares 3/16/2022 Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Now that the Los : Watch #GBvsMIA on @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/4IPOJMvicH. He also forced 45 missed tackles in three seasons, including 18 last year. Just missing the cut on the Top 10 NFL Punt Returners 2021-22 rankings list is the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and punt returner Jalen Reagor.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fanrankings_com-box-4','ezslot_5',125,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-box-4-0'); Reagor, who the Eagles drafted during the 2020 NFL draft with the team first round pick, put together solid numbers as a returner while having the speed and agility to make a big play happen on any return. One of those players is the Baltimore Ravens All-Pro returner Devin Duvernay. Fan Rankings is a registered trademark of Fan Rankings LLC. Initially committing to Michigan as an undersized, converted tight end in the 2018 class, Hayes grew both in size and in role in his five years with the Wolverines. His decision making and playmaking skills helped him average 7.1 yards per return including three returns of at least 20 yards helping to change the field for the Browns. A case could be made that he did that at the Shrine Bowl, but doing so against five other kickers who were invited will carry weight come draft weekend. He showed the league just how dangerous he could be with this end-around against the Bears that went for a 46-yard touchdown. After winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2021, Jordan Addison took his talents to USC to partner up with Caleb Williams. The top kickers are Evan McPherson of Florida, who is very accurate and the big-legged Riley Patterson from Memphis. In 111 punts the last three seasons, Robbins allowed just five touchbacks, 95 return yards and had 48 pins inside the 20. Yes, its a point for every 10 yards rushing/receiving while its two points for every 10 return yards. Mostly because I dont think Gardner will still be on the board when Seattle goes on the clock. Each of However, one position that has had some true game changers is the kick returner position. WebSanders was great in 2022 with 1,236 yards rushing and 11 TDs in the fantasy season. WebHere is a list of return men in no specific order. What you see with Hyatt is truly what youll get at the next level. Boston College doesnt have a great track record when it comes to developing NFL wide receivers. Scott combines game-breaking speed with impressive contact balance for his size and he moves around like hes playing on a joystick. After coming off the bench for his first two seasons, Smith started 28 games for the Wolverines over the last two seasons. A former Vols' assistant named New York Jets' wide receivers coach. IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW, TARIQ WOOLEN IS VERY FAST! In college football last season, Robbins tied for first out of 151 qualified punters in average hang time, at 4.27 seconds per Pro Football Focus. And he specificallynamed guys like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Smith-Njigba plays the game like a 10-year NFL veteran, knowing how to manipulate the cornerback he is lined up against. Harris posted 199 punt return yards on 21 punt returns. That latter figure ranked fourth among all Power-Five defensive linemen in the country last season, trailing only Michigans Kris Jenkins, Illinois Jerzhan Newton and Iowas Noah Shannon. But as a redshirt junior in 2021, the 6-foot-6 Connecticut native began to make a difference. And to Moodys credit, he was remarkably consistent for two seasons in a row. For an optimal experience please rotate your device to portrait mode. That has caused many to wonder if he should move to guard at the next level, but he also never played the position for Michigan. His reported 3-cone time of 6.29 seconds is also .01 seconds off of the NFL Draft Combine record. And he is also in shouting distance of the record for highest average return yards per kick. Rondale Moore -Right now Greg Dortch is looking like the return guy but Moore should get a couple of shots to return punts throughout the years. The top 10's biggest surprise came from the 36-year-old Jackson, who reemerged with the Ravens for several weeks midway through the season. As a result, the league's effort to bring more notoriety to the institutions as a whole has increased. TRAVIS EATIN @swaggy_t1 Projected Round (2023): 5-7. 54 on Feldmans Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. Few players helped their NFL Draft stock more at the Senior Bowl than Nathaniel Tank Dell. 1 receiver. Interestingly, it was the shortest play in this top-10 list, and it was one of only two plays in the top 10 that didn't go for a touchdown. Dolphins Players - Mike McDaniel has publicly stated that the best players will play, even on special teams. Roberts, who split time between the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers last year finished with an NFL lead 1,010 kick return yards while also averaging the third most kick returns per return during the 2021 NFL season with 27.3 per return. is looking like the return guy but Moore should get a couple of shots to return punts throughout the years. But a name has emerged in camp as a threat to both - KaVontae Turpin. His return will bolster a defense that will be breaking in several new faces at all three levels, but has the talent to be one of the nation's best in 2022. In addition, the Seahawks kick returner finished the season averaging 23.2 yards per kick return to go along with 764 total kick return yards. Duvernay got his team off to the perfect start in Week 2 with a 103-yard kickoff WebSenior Bowl practices begin on Feb. 1, and it's a loaded roster this year, with six of the top seven 2022 quarterbacks in attendance, along with a few other potential first-round picks. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Turner did not participate in the draft showcase bowls, something players typically choose to do when they are either nursing an injury, or feel like their Combine and Pro Day performances will do the talking for them. Though he wasnt as high ranking of a distance punter, Robbins ability to deliver unreturnable punts ensured he finished 23rd nationally with a net-punting average (yards subtracted for touchbacks, blocks and returns) of 41.3 yards. Devin Duvernay- He did both last year and did a valiant job. With that said, here is our list of the Top 10 NFL Punt Returners 2021-2022 Rankings. View photos of potential safeties the Vikings can select in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Clemson Tigers wide receiver has been busy over the past two seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers primary returner both on punts and on kickoffs. Super Bowl Champion: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also where DeAndre Carter, Tony Pollard, and more rank, By Fan Rankings | July 01, 2022 - 09:37 AM. being traded, he could also factor in on offense a bit. Yes, its a point for every 10 yards rushing/receiving while its two points for every 10 return yards. Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: Pete Carroll, John Schneider speak at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Arrest warrant issued for potential Seahawks target Jalen Carter. Ray Ray McCloud -McCloud is one of the premier return guys in the league which is why San Francisco scooped him up on a two year deal with almost $3 million guaranteed (a decent chunk for a return guy). Especially not after Gardner came in at #2 on The Leggy 100. NFL NFL CFL AAF AFL AAFC Top Kick Returners in 2022 NFL Draft Here are some of the top return prospects in the NFL Draft, listed in predicted draft order. If he is still injured, this whole preview is probably moot. Hes not going to beat teams vertically very often and hes not a super explosive YAC threat. Unlike fellow defensive lineman Mazi Smith, not a ton is known about Morriss testing numbers, so that will be a major areato watch from Indianapolis. One of the most exciting aspects of football is that any given play can end up being a touchdown. Only three players in the NFL had at least four punt returns of at least 20 yards with Gunner Olszewski being one of those three. Hes just too explosive not to. Previous Season Next Season. The Vikings kick returner finished the season with 5789 yards while averaging 32.2 yards per return. Dallas Cowboys: Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College 25. Though it was also said he is. 1 signal-caller just finished up an MVP-caliber season in 2022. A recruit so out-of-nowhere that recruiting services didnt even have player profiles for him when he committed to Michigan, Schoonmaker took a few years to make his mark in Ann Arbor. He isnt undersized at 6-foot-3 and 307 pounds, but Oluwatimi doesnt come across as someone with eye-popping athleticism or length. If Robbins can show similar power and consistency to the four other punters in attendance, he could put himself in position to land a meaningful UDFA opportunity, even if he isnt drafted in April. Tre Brown: $480,498. Nigel Warrior: $0. The TD helped lead the Pack to a 28-19 win.

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. Berrios finished the 2021 NFL season averaging 30.4 yards per kick return while also returning one kickoff 102 yards for a kick return touchdown. : #NYJvsDEN on CBS There are just questions regarding why he never developed at LSU and why he sometimes plays the position so conservatively. Would you like to see the Seahawks select Marcus Jones with their 3rd round pick (#72 overall)? Michael Jackson Sr.: $0. Hell have a chance to disprove that notion, but that was cited when Oluwatimi was given a day-three draft grade a year ago, and is why one of the nations best offensive linemen last fall is only ranked No. In addition, Harris ranked tied with a handful of other punt returners with two punts returns over 20 yards and 8. overall in punt return average per return (9.5) among all returners with at least 15 punt returns. In addition, Addisons hands are reliable and that will help him earn the quarterbacks trust even faster. Web2020 NFL Kick & Punt Returns. 118 in the NFL Mock Draft Database. For an optimal experience please rotate your device to portrait mode. Mecole Hardman (Kansas City Chiefs) Hardman is one of the more notable return specialists in the league and hes only been in the league for one season. The 2023 NFL Draft Combine takes place this week in Indianapolis, and nine members of Michigan's 2022 football team are set to take place. View Ranking History 2/25/23: Baringer averaged 49 yards per punt in 2022. WebKR LNG - Kick Return Long Top Leagues. Addisons route tree will be diverse as a rookie, eliminating a massive part of the learning curve for first-year NFL receivers. The 2022 NFL draft will take place April 28-30 in Paradise, Nevada. 7 in draft class Hughes didnt have much of a return specialist resume before the 2017 season, as before last year he had only three career kick returns for 63 yards at UNC before transferring to UCF. . Note: Yes, I know that JSPC wont actually be AT the Draft in Las Vegas, but Im dreaming right now so dont you dare wake me up. In 2021, the NFL saw many great kick returners step back at the goal line, elect to return it, and boom their 35 yards down field. But only a couple kickers can realistically expect to be drafted each season, so the margin for critique is slim. He started all 14 games for the Wolverines, and was a star in doing so. Other Names Expected to Handle Both Duties: Most leagues dont have massive bonuses for return yards. In receiving drills, Bell also has a chance to show why he was basically every Michigan quarterbacks favorite receiver over the last four years. When he gets loose in the open field, it's a terrifying sight for defenders. One of my leagues, an industry league called Draft With Giants, actually has DOUBLE points for kick and punt return yards. The rest, not so much. A look at potential fits for all 32 teams during the NFL scouting combine. The combine will be an important week for Hayes. He was an immediate hit in Ann Arbor, impressing coaches and teammates by learning the playbook before spring practices began, then showed the work ethic and leadership that made him an alternate captain in his first and only season in Ann Arbor. Lets take a look at some of the best options for formats like that as well as the best options for formats where return yards are just a small bonus. One of the best kick and punt returners in this years class, Jones took six back to the house during his time at Troy and Houston. Jets fans will hope that "Breece Lightning" is able to get back to his electrifying best when he makes his eventual return to the field. He led the league in combined return yards last year and is my best bet to repeat. Andre Roberts - Andre Roberts does not factor in much on offense but he is one of the best return men in this league. He was named consensus first-team All-Big ten for his efforts, and was voted by teammates as the teams defensive player of the year. Even if he doesnt hit those times in the pre-draft process, being in the ballpark will ensure he has one of the better combinations of on-film success and athleticism of any cornerback in this years draft. He also drilled two of more than 50 yards in the East-West Shrine Bowl in front of scouts for every team in the league. He also was one of just four punters in the country with 20 or more pins inside the 20-yard line without a touchback all season. Prior to the 2023 NFL Draft, the most successful wideout from the Eagles program was Kelvin Martin (1987-96). Despite the high number of punts, McCloud still managed to finish the season ranked 7. in the NFL with a 9.7 average punt return per return mark. 4. His athleticism doesnt appear to be that of a first-round prospect, and he is on the older end of draft prospects, turning 25 in September. 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