He racked up 138 yards and 3 TDs on FOUR catches!That's 34.5 yards per catch. Jakob Herres, Richmond (transfer from VMI). Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. 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. How About This: A win at James Madison in October improved Villanovas all-time record against top-five opponents to 18-13 (.581). In this summer series, well take the Top 25 approach and rank the best returning players at every position. Hale averages just over five yards per carry and finished as last seasons WAC/ASUN Challenges leading rusher. A recent flip from UCLA to Georgia, Robinson is just shy of 2,000 yards rushing this season, including one of the biggest games in the country with 476 yards and eight touchdowns in a September win over Mater Dei Catholic. Sanders was just getting warmed up last season and is set to make a bigger splash in 2022. In this summer series, well take the Top 25 approach and rank the best returning players at every position. He also had five tuddies in the Cal Poly game. Isaiah Ifanse is the best running back in the FCS, plain and simple. @UmbaProductions pic.twitter.com/yMppoqdm8N. You might know me from @NoContextCFB ! Speaking of accomplishments McLaughlin is dangerously close to becoming the all-division rushing leader in NCAA history. Nolan Henderson | Delaware; Tommy Mellott | Montana State; Trae Self | Stephen F. Austin; Carson Gipson has been an elite target since his freshman season in 2019. Scott was a huge get in 2021, transferring in from Central Michigan. UIW had one of the best FCS offenses last season. The Cougars' most recent outing ended in a 35-26 win over the Stanford Cardinal. Kentucky recently made the final four for another 3-star RB in Jamarion Wilcox. Missouri State is a sneaky pick to make a deep run in 2022 and their star QB is why. I love his movement and stellar strength as well. 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. 5 William & Mary at No. #ExperienceElevated pic.twitter.com/Tr6Lo5vRmS. 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. Jakob Herres, Richmond (transfer from VMI) Richmond is adding some offensive firepower to complement its strong defense. 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. Now, Im not a recruiting guy by any means, but I do scroll 247 Sports every year in hopes of finding interesting things. 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. Isaiah Ifanse, Montana State. UK is considered one of the frontrunners Cornist officially visited Lexington on Nov. 11, just 10 days after was offered. He recorded 72 catches for 1,165 yards (7th in the FCS) and five TDs, earning All-MVFC Second Team honors. He received a slew of national and conference honors for his efforts in 2021 and, if last season was any indication, Kraft will likely be the FCS best tight end again this time around. 1. If he stays healthy this year, he shapes up to be the best FCS running back in the nation. Here are our national SBLive Sports 2022 all-stars at running back. I am a diehard UCLA fan that has enjoyed (?) Hes a threat out of the backfield whether it be in the running game or the passing game. 4 Montana State Preview. Ailym Ford, Chattanooga 7. FCS: Top 25 Returning Running Backs/Fullbacks In 2022 Share 2 posts GoMocs 28K 4,489 45 8:02 AM - Jun 24 #1 14. He owns the coveted collegiate production, having rushed for 1,400+ yards and 20+ touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. 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. If he can put together another productive season then that draft buzz will pick up greatly. David Montgomery For three seasons in Chicago Montgomery has been a workhorse. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder is one of seven finalists for South Carolina Mr. Football, and he's still uncommitted for college. At 61" 220 pounds, Hall has great size for the position, combined with above average athleticism. Gipson has tremendous speed and a knack for getting open which gets him a lot of looks on the outside. Look for Miller to again be one of the countrys best tight ends this season. During the teams game with top-ranked South Dakota State, the Crusaders executed a running back pop pass for a touchdown. DeMorat tied a Fordham school record when he tossed six touchdowns in the Rams victory over Bucknell. Hes got such an intriguing blend of power and agility. Its more than the Alabamas and the Georgias of the world. 1. That was certainly true in this year's NFL Draft, when the first running back wasn't chosen until the second day. 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. The NFL draft experts have already taken notice of a few and several others look to make a name for themselves this fall. The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder caught 66 passes for 1,110 yards and eight TDs. This year hell look to be the leader up front for what shapes up to be one of the countrys best units again. Richmond is adding some offensive firepower to complement its strong defense. 10. 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. 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. Rated as the No. 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 McClendon Curtis is one of the most durable and experienced offensive lineman in the country, having started 27 games for the Mocs. Sheesh! Recruiting season remains in full swing, and Kentucky is in the mix for yet-another touted running back prospect. Photo via Bishops Twitter/@D_Bishop2004. The FCS quarterfinals continued to provide on Saturday with an amazing trick play on fourth down for Holy Cross. 2. 4 overall small school pro prospect. Herres is a matchup nightmare at Here are the returning FCS quarterbacks who just missed the cut. He ran for over 1,000 yards on 199 carries in 2021 but also caught 15 passes for over 100 yards. Its going to be crazy. 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 A HERO Sports Freshman All-American in 2019 and Sophomore All-American in the 2021 spring, Janke took it to another level last season. Im expecting Kevin Daniels to blow up in 2022. Emmanuel Henderson Geneva County (Hartford, AL) He fits the mold perfectly of what NDSU likes on their line; a big mauler that can easily put defenders in their place. These 20, however, are our picks as the best to suit up in the subdivision this year. 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. He puts on a show every single week, so make sure you tune into watch this Penguin thrive. Which 20 players, though, are the best? He went over 3,000 yards for the season and finished with 35 rushing touchdowns after an overtime loss Friday in the state semifinals. 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. Oh, and his stellar 2021 in which he scampered for 1,623 rush yards on 280 carries was good enough for a record as well the most rushing yards in a single season at Montana State. What a run by Isaiah Davis! 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. UCAs Darius Hale is a do-it-all running back. Hes now coming into his final season with the hopes of another career year. In 2022, he enters his senior season as the third-best running back in the FCS. Hurd played 14 games in his record-setting season in 2012. If he stays healthy in 2022, he will most likely be a key player for UA Pine-Bluff yet again. 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. The hefty 328-lbs Curtis is an immovable force up front and came away with the SoCons First-Team All-Conference honors a year ago. Pendergrass just missed the 2,000-yard mark as a junior. His 2022 ADP hits inside the top-20 RBs. Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama, 6-2, 225 pounds. Tucker Kraft, TE - South Dakota State. The FCS quarterfinals continued to provide on Saturday with an amazing trick play on fourth down for Holy Cross. 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. Gindorff has 38 career receptions for 448 yards and 11 touchdowns. Cory Woodroof. Top Running Backs for FCS Football in 2022 | FCS Football Podcast - YouTube Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. Antonio Gibson is facing a major uphill battle for maximum upside that hes virtually hands-off in the first five rounds. Marcus Knight, Montana 9. Please check your email for a confirmation. One season later, though, Grant is one of the best returning running backs in the nation. 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. 10. A very productive season when you consider his battle with injury and the fact he was behind Strong on the depth chart. Ranking him in the top five might not be a popular pick, but what do I care? McCallan Castles has been a stud for the Aggies since he transferred in from Cal two years ago. This kid is GOOD, and hes severely underrated at the FCS level. Isaiah Davis, RB - South Dakota State. The Golden Lions saw two players eclipse the 500-yard rushing mark last season and Evans on the line was a big reason why. Tune in for takes on North Dakota State's Hunter Luepke, Montana States's Isaiah Ifanse, South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis, Sacred Heart's Malik Grant, Northern Arizona's Kevin Daniels, Central Arkansas's Darius Hale, SEMO's Geno Hess, Youngstown State's Jahleel McGlaughlin, Missouri State's Otis Weah, and Montana's Marcus Knight, Joe DeLeone and Sean Anderson highlight the top running backs for 2022 in FCS Football. Garret Greenfield anchors an SDSU offensive line that allows for such prolific results. Hunter Luepke, FB - North Dakota State. I cannot wait to see what his numbers are in 2022. He has 2,238 yards rushing with 31 touchdowns on 10.3 yards per carry as Malvern's playoff run continues. He had a 481-yard, five-touchdown game in an October win over Rains. The FCS and Central Arkansas have a terrific back with exciting potential. 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. The SMU Mustangs and the BYU Cougars will meet for the New Mexico Bowl. 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. Hes no stranger to catching the ball either. Youre going to witness another phenomenal season from a South Dakota State back. A former tight end turned offensive lineman, Mauch has fantastic speed and slide around in the trenches. 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. 13. 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. 20. 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. He has the most yards of any returning running back and finished second in the country last year in that category. The 2022 FCS season draws ever closer and this year, as per usual, looks to feature some very dynamic offensive players. Cody Mauch looks to continue a tradition of NDSU big boys making the jump to the NFL. In his two years with UC Davis hes caught 39 passes for 581 yards and seven touchdowns, becoming a mainstay on the offense. No thanks. Sanders had nine games in which he threw for multiple scores and three in which he threw for over 300 yards. 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. During the For his 66, 233-lbs size, he has tremendous athleticism and is one of the more fluid movers at the position. 8,074, a mark set by Nate Kmic of Mount Union about 11 years ago. He caught 52 passes for 934 yards and seven TDs as a HERO Sports Freshman All-American. Zach Evans. Shepherd can throw the ball as well, passing for 1,341 yards and 15 more touchdowns. The Jackrabbits have one of the flashiest offenses in the game right now but its sometimes easy to forget where all those fireworks start. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jul 6, 2022 Its never too early to look at rankings ahead of the 2022 fantasy football season. Jaleel McLaughlin might just be a magician pic.twitter.com/0MWAAKSKcQ. 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. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound athlete who also excels at cornerback is still considering his college options. Shepherd is perhaps the FCS most well-rounded offensive player. Wilcox keeps piling up Power 5 offers during his dominant senior season. 2022 will be David Walkers first at the FCS level, having dominated the D2 stage last season. He guided the Tigers to their first SWAC title since 2007 and their first ever Celebration Bowl appearance behind 3,231 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. 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. Mark Evans II, OT - Arkansas Pine-Bluff. He led all running backs in PPR points per game (23.4) through those eight weeks. 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). Please watch this dude turn runs of three to four yards into massive gains that leave defenses crying and questioning how they got tasked with facing the FCS version of Derrick Henry. 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. Holy Cross with the perfectly executed RB pop pass on 4th & 1 from the 27-yard line for a TD! CJ Turner, Southeastern Louisiana University, 5. Williams might be one of the most decorated running backs in Missouri history before he's done. Sperling finished the 2021 season with 2,934 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns, and he's already surpassed those totals as a senior. Hale has sick speed and very quick moving legs that help him accelerate at a high level. 18. He led Lincoln to a thrilling win Friday in theSan Diego Section Open Division championship game. Gipsons 3,142 career receiving yards are the most of any returning FCS player this season as are his 30 receiving touchdowns. 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. Where he plays: Ole Miss. 6-0 / 210. 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. However, Holy Cross drew up the perfect formation, and the gamble paid off big time. A Weekend in Oxford: A Razorbacks Fans Experience for Arkansas vs Ole Miss at The Grove, 2022 Colt Brennan Trophy Preseason Watch List, Mapping Out Your College Football Weekend: Conference Championship Edition, The Transfer Portal CFB Names 2022 Colt Brennan Award Finalists, Sun Belt Summary: 2022 East Division Wrap-Up, Best of the Month in the 2022 College Football Season November, Sun Belt Summary: 2022 West Division Wrap-Up. The 5-foot-11 back from Central Arkansas scored on the ground 17 times as a true freshman. I vividly remember seeing Hale, a three-star recruit and 247s 105th-ranked running back, signed to Central Arkansas. 2021 stats: 92 rush, 648 yards, 5 TD. NDSU only allowed 17 sacks all last season and Mauch was part of the line that kept the QBs so upright. 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. That experience will serve the Jacks extremely well as Greenfield enters his final season. In the fall of 2021, McLaughlin totaled 1,139 rushing yards on 175 carries. He also added eight carries for 30 yards. Its more than the Alabamas and the Georgias of the Herres is reuniting with former VMI quarterback Reece Udinski, who transferred to Maryland for the 2021 fall season and is now at Richmond. 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. HERO Sports is the go-to website for FBS and FCS football news, analysis, and predictions. Ifanse has been a top RB in the FCS for years with numerous postseason accolades and records to his name. Raphael comprises half of one of the most dynamic running back tandems in the country along with Isaiah Augustave. Jacob Saylors, ETSU 8. Henderson had 184 carries for 1,729 yards and 23 touchdowns entering Los Alamitos' semifinal game against Mater Dei, which he was limited in because of injuries. My favorite CFB moment was witnessing UCLA comeback from 34 down against Texas A&M. Scott was named to the All-MVFC First Team and earned HERO Sports Sophomore All-American honors. He has since taken an OV to ECU and will be in East Lansing this weekend, visiting Michigan State. 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 Check it out here. Montana States senior running back has practically rewritten the programs record books with his physical, up-the-gut style. Janke played in and made at least one reception in all 15 of the teams games, hauling in five touchdowns. He immediately made the offense more explosive over the top. 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. 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. 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. Holy Cross should keep this trick play in its back pocket for next season. Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks in 2022 NFL Draft. 198 carries for 1,015 rush yards and those 17 touchdowns on the ground is an incredible base to work off of. Crews put up some eye-popping numbers in his senior season, racking up 1,938 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns while averaging 12.8 yards per carry. 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. Ty Son Lawton, Stony Brook 12. He put together big numbers against tough competition despite giving up some carries to sophomore star Anthony League. Two weeks later he toted the ball 25 times against Villanova and nearly broke 200 yards again. All FOUR Xavier Gipson catches. Jack Borowsky Jun 28, 2022 6:00 AM EDT This past draft class was a historic one for the FCS level. Battling the Cats for the 5-foot-11, 209-pounder is West Virginia, Kansas State, Louisville, Tulane, East Carolina and Michigan State. Despite battling an injury in 2021, he was able to rack up 701 rush yards and seven touchdowns on 95 carries. 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. Knoxville running back DeSean Bishop is back on the market after de-committing from Coastal Carolina Tuesday night. If it aint broke, dont fix it. It wasnt long ago that Jaleel McLaughlin was tearing up defenses in Division II at Notre Dame College. (Be sure to check out our Top 20 defensive players in the FCS rankings here). Usually, its ill-advised to run trick plays with that little yardage between you and the first down. 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. Sports Illustrated also offers insight, information and up to the minute details for gamblers. Odds & lines subject to change. Castles is a solid blocker in the ground game as well. National Signing Day is set for Feb. 1. 98. 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. He averaged 10.7 yards per carry and found the end zone 40 times in 12 games. Kevin Daniels rushed for 229 yards for @NAU_Football this past week, which was the most in #BigSkyFB this year#ExperienceElevated pic.twitter.com/bsLuTaLteh. 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. Nic Baker was listed as sophomore in 2021 (thanks in part to the Covid season) but he showed the resolve of an upperclassman, starting in all 13 of SIUs games and leading the team to an 8-5 record and a trip to the playoffs. That to me was interesting, especially after seeing he had some notable offers including Houston, his first offer. 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. Up the middle goes @IsaiahIfanse to give @MSUBobcats_FB the 23-13 lead over EWU! 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