Duvernay got his team off to the perfect start in Week 2 with a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. 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. 54 on Feldmans Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. Despite winning the Lou Groza Award for the nations best kicker in 2021, he was arguably better in 2022 in many ways. But Hall tore his ACL and meniscus one quarter later, sidelining him for the rest of the season. But if he can return or participate in even some drills, it will be a chance for Schoonmaker to prove critics wrong about his athleticism. Yes, its a point for every 10 yards rushing/receiving while its two points for every 10 return yards. Each of trade that could move him up the depth chart. His passer rating against was 63.3 in 2020 and 60.4 in 2021. His reported 3-cone time of 6.29 seconds is also .01 seconds off of the NFL Draft Combine record. 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. As the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams turn their attention to Super Bowl 56, the leagues other 30 teams are already thinking about the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. A six-year player at Michigan, Robbins started a few games at punter as a true freshman, lost a season to injury, lost his starting job to Will Hart in the interim, then came back and was a three-time honorable mention All-Big Ten punter. The combine will be an important week for Hayes. He also forced 45 missed tackles in three seasons, including 18 last year. For new posts and be up to date to win $50 to Fanatics or Amazon. 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. He also proved adept at making defenders miss, generating 19 missed tackles alone this past season, per PFF. Smith-Njigba plays the game like a 10-year NFL veteran, knowing how to manipulate the cornerback he is lined up against. 1 receiver. Over the course of the NFL schedule, Igwebuike recorded 28 total kick returns for 697 total yards. Arizona Cardinals: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington 24. Hes just too explosive not to. Cordarelle Patterson -Patterson surprisingly emerged as the starting running back for the Falcons last year but he says he wants to return kicks this year becausehe has some records in sight that he wants to break. 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 terms of his NFL future, Bell made an impressive statement in 2022. He ranked second in the nation in deep yards (677), is one of the fastest players in the 2023 NFL Draft and his ability helps him feast when cornerbacks play off him. : Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/MP9EUziAkY pic.twitter.com/FKEmdtJLaN. Waddle may be known for his penguin celebration, but unlike penguins, he can absolutely fly. Returners WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama, 5-9, 180 pounds Combination of speed and twitch isnt just dangerous on deep passes. In addition, Grant posted a 97-punt return touchdown while only posting two fair catches compared to 26 total punt returns. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In addition, Roberts also was one of eight players to record a kickoff return for 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. 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In addition, Harris ranked tied with a handful of other punt returners with two punts returns over 20 yards and 8th overall in punt return average per return (9.5) among all returners with at least 15 punt returns. Addison thrived catching passes from Caleb Williams, cementing his status as a future first-round pick. 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. TRAVIS EATIN @swaggy_t1 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. Watch his highlights and try not to fall in love with this guy. Luckily, the 2022 NFL draft offers plenty of star power and depth at multiple positions on defense. Scott is one of the best athletes in the 2023 NFL Draft and was No. Even if he never makes it as a CB, he has the potential to be a pro bowl returner in year one and I would draft him in the third to get that. I am, however, holding onto hope that maybe, just MAYBE, the Seahawks will edge the needle up just a little bit on this tired narrative about their disinterest in using early picks on cornerbacks and decide to grab a player who is both a super-sticky corner and an exhilarating return man at #72 overall. He caught 35 passes on 45 targets, compiling 418 receiving yards and three touchdowns despite missing two game to injury. Bringing you the bestFantasy Football content all year long. Like several of Michigans current day three prospects, Oluwatimi heads to Indianapolis with an opportunity to show better athleticism than hes getting credit for. 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. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. While Smith was productive in the 2022 season for the Wolverines and arguably one of the nations better run-stopping defensive linemen, NFL scouts may be most in love with Smiths potential. While hardly unathletic, a lack of testing times proving otherwise has Bell currently No. 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. However, this is a wideout who could step into the role of a No. (who we will get to in the next section) are the only RB-eligible players so to return both. Carter finished ranked 2nd 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. Especially not after Gardner came in at #2 on The Leggy 100. : #NYJvsDEN on CBS He actually returned both a kick and punt for touchdowns in a preseason game this offseason. Herbert who put together a solid season at the running back position also put together a strong kick return resume. 3 receiver in his rookie season and help move the chains. The sixth-year pro had to show off the wheels in front of his brother, James, who was standing on the opposite sideline. "Cheetah" reached 23.24 mph on a kickoff return against the Texans during his rookie season. Offensive linemen dont get drafted off of their 40-yard dash time, but Hayes showing good bend and quickness could help sell NFL teams on his long-term potential. Same with his 3-cone drill, and a shuttle run. being traded, he could also factor in on offense a bit. If you are receiving points for a player's return yards, make sure you target someone who returns kicks. FOX pic.twitter.com/AdF348mI6W. Ranging from specialists Buffalo and Atlanta are two other teams with big named return men who give their offense an edge by setting them up with good field possession. Landing at number 10 on the Top 10 NFL Punt Returners 2021-22 rankings list is the Cleveland Browns running back and punt returner Demetric Felton. In that league guys who returned both last year, like Jakeem Grant, were better than a lot of the guys in the WR2 or RB2 range. The New Albany, Ind., native averaged just 6.9 yards per punt return, 19.4 yards per kick return. 3 graded run-blocking center in the country according to Pro Football Focus. Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson remains the top-ranked prospect on the latest big board from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ahead of the 2022 NFL draft. 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. Previous Season Next Season. He hauled in 96 receptions this past season. Whether fans believe the Seahawks can compete while paying Geno Smith is irrelevant, because it all comes down to what Pete Carroll believes. One of longest plays of the 2022 season also featured one of the fastest top speeds. A.J. He is an extremely cerebral and consistent lineman, rarely making mistakes or missing assignments. He was named third-team All-Big Ten, then recorded 11 receptions, 202 yards and two touchdowns in Michigans two postseason games. The most recent report was that Dax Milne will likely now return both with Gibson back in line to start at running back. HBCU Top 40 Players For 2022 NFL Draft. Oh, by the way, he also played WR at times and was a super dynamic gadget threat. Over the season Agnew posted 525 total kick return yards after averaging 23.9 yards per kick return for the Jaguars.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_12',134,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fanrankings_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Landing at number five on the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners 2021-22 rankings list is the Houston Texans cornerback Tremon Smith. It was a two-way race to the top as the best NFL kick returner with Andre Roberts landing at number two trailing only Kene Nwangwu of the Minnesota Vikings. Michael Jackson Sr.: $0. From picking off the throw to leaping into the end zone, it took Woolen about six seconds. You can watch the video of the play by navigating to the 5:19 mark of the YouTube video found here. Get him the football with a hint of open space and its over. Should be in the mix to lead the league. A former Vols' assistant named New York Jets' wide receivers coach. Isiah Pacheco -Pacheco is already a popular sleeper pick as someone that could carve out a pass-catching role for the Chiefs. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Last season, the Patriots returner recorded 309 punt return yards on 26 punt returns. You can do superflex, tight end premium, IDP. Dell feasted in the slot for Houston, ranking 12th in the nation for slot catches (72) and 10th in slot yards (72). 2 / 10 And as a receiver, Schoonmaker has a large catch radius and good hands, with just three drops on 70 targets per Pro Football Focus. He also played special teams during his time at Michigan, and was willing to embrace the blocking side of the receiver position. All Rights Reserved. Jones Jr. appeared in 23 games for the Vols from 2020-21, totaling 84 receptions, 1,087 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns and 31 rushing yards. role and to return kicks for New England. As they look to show off their wheels on the national stage, here's a look at the NFL's fastest players from the 2022 season, based on peak in-game speed: A ranking of the 10 fastest ballcarrier speeds from the 2022 season, per the NFL's Next Gen Stats. 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. 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. 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. 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. Unfortunately for Smith-Njigba, injuries marred his 2022 campaign. Michigan coaches rave about Schoonmakers blocking, but it didnt always look that way on film. 1. Team Reporter. Copyright 2023 FanRankings. As the NFL has made changes to the NFL kickoff over the years, the play is still exciting and one that fans love to watch. WebNOTES Two-year starter at Troy before transferring to Houston Two-year starter at Houston. However, one position that has had some true game changers is the kick returner position. 2 single-season average (46.33) in program history and was also fifth in total punting yards (7,698). MORE: Most likely franchisetag candidates,including Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley. So Pollard might not be a lock for those duties this year. As that is difficult to answer for just one player, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 NFL Kick Returners during the 2021-2022 NFL schedule. Herbert finished the season tied for 7th in average kick return posting a mark of 24.1 yards per return. 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. 118 in the NFL Mock Draft Database. WebThe best returner ever? 46-yard TOUCHDOWN #GBvsCHI | #ProBowlVote | #GoPackGo Berrios finished the 2021 NFL season ranked 3. in the NFL in average punt returns, posting a 13.4 total mark. 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. Hes not going to beat teams vertically very often and hes not a super explosive YAC threat. What he lacks in prototypical size for a receiver, Tank Dell makes up for it with eye-catching speed paired with exceptional burst and agility. Duvernay finished last season tied with Khalil Herbert for 7. in the NFL in average kick return yards per return with 24.1 per return. 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. As Michael STUFR Edwards wrote in The ultimate 2022 Seahawks targeted mock draft on Friday: Dont tell me he is short and what he cant do on the perimeter. 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