The Seahawks GM answered media questions at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. As a junior, he recorded 37 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups to go with 21 quarterback pressures and 20 run stops. Duvernay got his team off to the perfect start in Week 2 with a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Though he struggles with speed on the edge at times, Hayes isnt slow-footed or unathletic. Hunter Renfrow -Renfrow is the starting slot receiver and hes expected to return punts. He started all 14 games for the Wolverines, was targeted 71 times, and allowed 33 receptions for 408 yards. pic.twitter.com/MUzhmRmzS0. Obviously, being a punter may end up being the biggest reason he wont be taken in the NFL Draft. What you see with Addison is what youll get in the NFL and thats more than enough for coaches. will miss this season with an Achilles injury but there are a lot of other options out there. First, drops were a big issue for him last season (11.8% drop rate) and there have been no real signs of improvement in three seasons. Overall, the Ravens star finished with 676 kick return yards and 24 returns of at least 20 yards. Scott is one of the best athletes in the 2023 NFL Draft and was No. Jamaal Agnew -He was injured last year but the Jaguars brought him over from the Lions specifically for his dual special teams prowess. Michigan coaches insist that his testing numbers were better than ever last summer, so Bell could help his draft stock at the Combine. This Etienne run looked like a simple inside handoff, but his speed and elusiveness turned what could have been a 3-yard gain into a 62-yard score. NFL 2022 Draft Positional Rankings: Cornerbacks By Jacob Wayne | Mar 22, 2022, 9:02am #1: Ahmad Gardner Cincinnati #2: Derek Stingley Jr. LSU #3: Trent McDuffie Washington #4: Andrew Booth Jr. Clemson #5: Kaiir Elam Florida #6: Roger McCreary Auburn #7: Tariq Woolen UTSA #8: Kyler Gordon Washington "Cheetah" reached 23.24 mph on a kickoff return against the Texans during his rookie season. But as a redshirt junior in 2021, the 6-foot-6 Connecticut native began to make a difference. Like several of Michigans current day three prospects, Oluwatimi heads to Indianapolis with an opportunity to show better athleticism than hes getting credit for. There may be no greater weapon on a football field than pure speed. All Rights Reserved. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/24/2022-nfl-draft-former-tennessee-vols-velus-jones-jr-listed-as-a-top-returner/, Tennessee-Arkansas basketball postgame social media buzz, Vols' target Brandon Winton returns to Tennessee, How to watch Tennessee-Arkansas basketball game, Jordan Beck debuts in spring training with Rockies, MLB mock draft ahead of 2023 college baseball season, Karlyn Pickens named SEC Freshman of the Week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. One of longest plays of the 2022 season also featured one of the fastest top speeds. He took a handoff to the right sideline and turned on the jets, leaving two defenders in the dust. Kick return grade ranking: No. But only a couple kickers can realistically expect to be drafted each season, so the margin for critique is slim. Mecole Hardman could also have a bigger role with Tyreek Hill gone and he could return punts. Tony Pollard - Tony Pollard has been a solid kick returner, even taking one back for a touchdown last year. Fan Rankings is a registered trademark of Fan Rankings LLC. See exclusives Sportsnaut videos on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Hayes struggled as a pass-blocker in 2021, allowing three sacks and 24 other pressures in 427 pass-blocking snaps. It is arguably the most important drill at the annual NFL Combine and certainly one of the most popular among fans. HIS FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF HIS CAREER! So Pollard might not be a lock for those duties this year. While there might be no JaMarr Chase or Garrett Wilson nor a Marvin Harrison Jr, the 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings capture an appealing slate of pass-catchers in the upcoming NFL Draft. 1. He eviscerated Utah, exploding for 347 receiving yards and three touchdowns. 6 of 6. Many of the players who will hear their names called this spring have an opportunity to boost their stock at the 2022 Senior Bowl, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5. 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.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_8',129,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); During the 2021 NFL schedule, Ray-Ray McCloud led all punt returners with 38 total punts while recording an NFL high 367 punt return yards. Tre Brown: $480,498. 1 signal-caller just finished up an MVP-caliber season in 2022. 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. He is an extremely cerebral and consistent lineman, rarely making mistakes or missing assignments. Fan Rankings is a registered trademark of Fan Rankings LLC. Top Kick Returners in 2022 NFL Draft Here are some of the top return prospects in the NFL Draft, listed in predicted draft order. Especially not after Gardner came in at #2 on The Leggy 100. What a strong return by Godwin Igwebuike. While trading height for distance often worked in Michigans favor, there were times in games where the Wolverines were unable to flip the field or meaningfully win the field-position battle on his punts. 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. CB Marcus Jones, Houston Anytime an NFL team can have a kick returner that can take a kick back for a touchdown, there is an instant threat and game changer. From picking off the throw to leaping into the end zone, it took Woolen about six seconds. Jamal Agnew. 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. A case could be made that no player in the country has a bigger opportunity at the Combine than Smith. Dolphins Players - Mike McDaniel has publicly stated that the best players will play, even on special teams. A case could be made that Turner regressed in 2022. So Pollard might not be a lock for those duties this year. Just missing the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners in 2021, is the Chicago Bears running back and 2021 NFL draft pick Khalil Herbert. Hes sitting at 29.4 yards and the all time leader is Gale Sayers at 30.6. , his name has been thrown out there as the primary kick returner. As you look at the punt returner position it is key for teams to have a good one back field punter and one that can change the field position with just one miss tackle. You might have a limited number of WR spots which gives him additional value. He booted a long of 72 yards. 2 / 10 Bell will pass every character and interview test thrown at him, and endear himself to NFL coaches with his toughness and determination. Thanks to their work, they are now viewed as some of the best wide receiver prospects in 2023. With that being said, he held his own as an outside CB in college and should easily transition into a solid slot CB in the pros. A.J. After helping lead Michigan to wins over Ohio State and in the Big Ten championship, Oluwatimi earned Michigans first Rimington Award (best center) since 2011, first Outland Trophy ever and was named Michigans first consensus All-American offensive lineman since 2011 (David Molk). McCloud finished the 2021 NFL season with the 4th most kick return yards in the NFL with 776 total yards to go along with 19 kick returns of at least 20 yards. He was a key cog in Michigans run-blocking, too, and helped the Wolverines win the Joe Moore Award for the nations top offensive line the past two seasons. Bringing you the bestFantasy Football content all year long. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had the most disappointing season of the 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver prospects, but Kayshon Boutte wasnt too far behind. Size (5-foot-10, 172 pounds), strength and length are limitations for him, but every play-caller wants an athlete like this. Scott is one of the best athletes in the 2023 NFL Draft and was No. Ive done over 300 mock drafts the past couple months and I grab Marcus Jones about 90% of the time. Desmond Ridder | Cincinnati 4. His pass-protecting isnt yet a strength, but he made serious progress from a year ago, the kind of progress scouts will take notice of. 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. You might have a limited number of WR spots which gives him additional value. Felton was busy in 2021 for the Browns posting the second most punt returns in the NFL (32) while only recording two fair catches. The ultimate 2022 Seahawks targeted mock draft, Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 74: Dave Softy Mahler, Seahawks trade down, still land Anthony Richardson in Mel Kipers latest Mock Draft, Report: Aaron Donkor signs with XFLs Houston Roughnecks. The top kickers are Evan McPherson of Florida, who is very accurate and the big-legged Riley Patterson from Memphis. Operating from the outside, his movement is easy and it helps him create consistent separation from defensive backs. The Ravens invested a fourth-round pick in Jordan Stout during the 2022 NFL Draft. Rank below to be added in the Power Rankings. Odds & lines subject to change. Before the 2022 college football season began, Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were viewed as the two best wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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 showed he still has major wheels in Week 12 against the Jaguars. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',131,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); One guy who has the speed and electric play making ability to rank much higher on this list is Mecole Hardman of the Kansas City Chiefs. He is a high-floor prospect with plenty of in-game proof for a top program. 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. This year there are rumors of an Alexander Mattison trade that could move him up the depth chart. 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. : #SEAvsDET on FOX pic.twitter.com/e4IFG4IP06, MOCK DRAFT: Two picks in first round for Seattle. For having athleticism that is genuinely unheard of for someone his size, Smith didnt actually wreak that much havoc over the past two seasons, finishing with 5.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He was named third-team All-Big Ten, then recorded 11 receptions, 202 yards and two touchdowns in Michigans two postseason games. And as a receiver, Schoonmaker has a large catch radius and good hands, with just three drops on 70 targets per Pro Football Focus. Over the last three years of his Georgia career, Camarda has averaged 46.8, 46.6, Malik Willis | Liberty Running Back (AP Photo/Sam Craft) 1. The TD helped lead the Pack to a 28-19 win. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 1 in draft class Punt return grade ranking: No. Bell has an opportunity to dispel narratives about his athleticism at the Combine. As Addison lived up to his promise and Smith-Njigba was sidelined, players like Zay Flowers, Josh Downs and Jalin Hyatt delivered breakthrough seasons. One of the NFLs top dual threat returners is the New York Jets kick returner and punt returner Braxton Berrios. He finished the season with 23 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 11 starts. See a full schedule of events for each position group at the Combine here. It isnt make-or-break for Morris like it is for less-proven prospects, but could help scouts get a better read of how his collegiate production could translate to the NFL. @DalvinCook goes 81 YARDS!!! 54 overall. 165in the NFL Mock Draft Database. Another great return man. Demetric Felton -Felton needs to be mentioned with this top group for a very specific reason - he and Tony Pollard (who we will get to in the next section) are the only RB-eligible players so to return both. Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Alabama: 1,343 yards rushing, 14 touchdowns | 296 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns Robinson waited for his opportunity and made the most of it. In addition, the Lions running back posted two kick returns of at least 40 yards and 21 kick returns of at least 20 yards per return. Several scouting services cite higher pad level and frame as limiting traits, though that didnt jump out to us. He started all 14 games for the Wolverines, and was a star in doing so. Similar to Mazi Smith, Turner has reported testing numbers that could greatly improve his draft stock if he can prove it in Indianapolis. The exclusive-rights free agent had 697 yards with a long of 47 while averaging 24.9 per return. Just missing the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners in 2021, is the Chicago Bears running back and 2021 NFL draft pick Khalil Herbert.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fanrankings_com-box-4','ezslot_6',125,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-box-4-0'); Herbert who put together a solid season at the running back position also put together a strong kick return resume. All Rights Reserved. Hester has five career kick return touchdowns, 14 punt return touchdowns (first all time) and ranks 10th in all-time yards per punt return. . But before a new wave of talent hits the league, NFL.com rolled out 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). At one point, it looked nearly impossible for the Baltimore speedster to outrun the final defender down the sideline without making a cut, but he put his head down and did it anyway. Scouts like his demeanor and work ethic, but arent yet sold on his athleticism translating to the next level. WebKR LNG - Kick Return Long Top Leagues. Now, despite my unbridled optimism and fan-boy crush, I dont for a second think that Seattle will use the #9 pick on Ahmad Gardner. All speeds are listed in mph. Scott is one of the best athletes in the 2023 NFL Draft and was No. Nice little value boost. Moody possesses elite consistency and an extremely large and meaningful sample size. That early success was punctuated by this 62-yard touchdown scamper against the Broncos in Week 7. He averaged 13.8 yards per catch and scored 12 touchdowns, ending his collegiate career with his first 1,000-yard season. 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. In his first three seasons combined, he had two receptions. A look at potential fits for all 32 teams during the NFL scouting combine. In his career, according to Pro Football Focus, Turner allowed 59 completions on 130 targets, for 675 yards (5.2 per attempt) and four touchdowns to three interceptions good for a passer efficiency rating of pst 94.5 and an NFL passer rating of 62.2. Hes not going to beat teams vertically very often and hes not a super explosive YAC threat. While that might limit his fit with some offenses not valuing the slot, whoever drafts him will be fortunate. 4. In addition, Renfrow finished the season ranked 5th in the NFL in total punt return yards with 303 total yards while recording three different punts of at least 20 yards. Once he creates that little cushion and the football is in his hands, you see the elusiveness that made him an effective kick returner. 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. With that said, here is our list of the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners 2021-2022 Rankings. Over the past two years, only one player from an HBCU has been drafted (Lachavious Simmons). The most recent report was that Dax Milne will likely now return both with Gibson back in line to start at running back. With teams utilizing different punting schemes and prioritizing different things in the punting game, it can be hard to actually tell whose game could best translate to the next level. 2022 NFL Draft Player Profiles; . Berrios finished the 2021 NFL season ranked 3rd in the NFL in average punt returns, posting a 13.4 total mark. FOX pic.twitter.com/AdF348mI6W. Devin Duvernay- He did both last year and did a valiant job. 54 on Feldmans Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. He actually returned both a kick and punt for touchdowns in a preseason game this offseason. MORE: Six best QB options for Colts in 2023, from Bryce Young to Aaron Rodgers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. And he is also in shouting distance of the record for highest average return yards per kick. in the NFL behind just Andre Roberts in return yards posting a mark of 904 kick return yards while averaging 25.1 yards per return and one kickoff return for a touchdown in 36 kick returns. In the final nine games of 2021, Schoonmaker caught 17 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns.Then, returning to the Wolverines for a fifth season, Schoonmaker saw an expanded role in the absence of injured Erick All. He can get open in the slot and slip through the first defender to turn a five-yard catch into a 30-yard play or he can get past first contact and make plays deep downfield. WebSanders was great in 2022 with 1,236 yards rushing and 11 TDs in the fantasy season. 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But beyond the positional obstacle, Robbins yards per punt average of 42.3 yards wont jump off the page to NFL scouts, and actually ranked 69th in the country last season. He did not allow a sack all season, and was the No. But what if Seattle did make a splash move? WebTop 10: Bears return specialists With talented kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson joining the Bears, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 return specialists in franchise history. He also has great hands, helping him make up for less length or athleticism that other offensive linemen may have. 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. Though it was also said he is. After winning the Biletnikoff Award in 2021, Jordan Addison took his talents to USC to partner up with Caleb Williams. 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. NFL teams certainly took notice of how easily the Georgia Bulldogs blanketed him (3 yards) in the national championship, too. WebMeanwhile, the best team at returning punts, the Minnesota Vikings, averaged only 15.2 yards per return. How would you rank these Punt Returners going into the 2022-2023 NFL season? After spending his first two seasons in Ann Arbor on the bench with injuries and veterans ahead of him, Turner really burst onto the scene in 2021. Over the course of the NFL schedule, Igwebuike recorded 28 total kick returns for 697 total yards. He led the league in combined return yards last year and is my best bet to repeat. Before the 2022 college football season began, Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were viewed as the two best wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. : #SEAvsLAC on FOX pic.twitter.com/v4qJCGZamr. Returning from an ACL injury that wiped out his 2021 season, Bell caught 62 of 97 targets for 892 yards and four touchdowns, and added 27 rushing yards and a touchdown. Morris has been garnering Chris Wormley comparisons since high school due to his frame and ability to play both an interior and edge role up front. 1 receiver. There are just questions regarding why he never developed at LSU and why he sometimes plays the position so conservatively. He ranked 24th in the nation in yards per reception vs man coverage (15.5) with the third-highest yards after catch per reception (10.3) vs man coverage. DEVIN DUVERNAY RETURNS THE OPENING KICKOFF! has been a solid kick returner, even taking one back for a touchdown last year. 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. He would pass seemingly every interview test, has a fatherwas a standout forFlorida Stateand the younger Morris was ultimately productive on the field, including against some solid offensive linemen. Michigan wasnt necessarily asking Smith to lead the Wolverines pass-rush, instead having him be more of a reactor and anchoring presence up front. Though Schoonmaker doesnt have any red flags as a prospect, he did take five years and a season-ending injury to a teammate to carve out a go-to role in Michigans offense. One of my leagues, an industry league called Draft With Giants, actually has DOUBLE points for kick and punt return yards. 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. North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye is going to miss Josh Downs a lot in 2023. Breece Hall does it again! 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. There might not be a player Michigan coaches would recommend to NFL teams harder this draft cycle than Bell, and history shows that Jim Harbaughs word carries weight with NFL teams. Returners WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama, 5-9, 180 pounds Combination of speed and twitch isnt just dangerous on deep passes. Nyheim Hines -Like Pollard, Hines is always sneaky in these formats. Top 2022 speeds include Jaylen Waddle, Kenneth Walker & more, Full list of 2023 NFL Combine participants, Six best QB options for Colts in 2023, from Bryce Young to Aaron Rodgers, Most likely franchisetag candidates,including Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley. He led the nation with 29 made field goals, and set single-season program records for made field goals (29), PATs (60), points scored(147), and 40-plus yard field goals in a season (10). Take, for example, this 84-yard house call against the Packers on Christmas Day. One of longest plays of the 2022 season also featured one of the fastest top speeds. Second, he was wildly inconsistent with four 100-yard games and seven contests under 70 receiving yards. : #JAXvsHOU on CBS 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. After emerging a? @D1__JW 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. Duvernay finished last season tied with Khalil Herbert for 7th in the NFL in average kick return yards per return with 24.1 per return. 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. Team(s): Jacksonville Jaguars. But a name has emerged in camp as a threat to both - KaVontae Turpin. 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