He moved the line of scrimmage in the run game on a couple of occasions against both opponents, though he failed to land hands on a couple of second-level targets. BYU football extended two scholarship offers to recruits currently committed to Pac-12 programs. Freeland can be a powerful run blocker, controlling players with strong hands and powerful lower-body movement. Below, I rank my top 25 players from that list and provide the names of 25 others who could crack my rankings as I update this list on a biweekly basis during the season. Torrence was a driving force on a second-quarter touchdown drive against the Wildcats, creating a running lane by moving a defensive tackle out of the hole and then pulling around the left tackle to block a linebacker on Trevor Etienne's scoring run. Plus, a running back makes his debut on the list entering Week 5 of college football season. 5/6/2022, Commit 6-5 / 9/14/2022, Commit With the major changes to the college football landscape, many questions have risen, including what the schedule will look like come next year. Will Daniel Jones and the Giants pull off an upset over the Eagles? 5-11 / Please check your email for a confirmation. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 6-3.5 / 190 6-4 / Levis showed off his arm talent, quick release and toughness in Kentucky wins over Miami University (Ohio) and Florida. 6-2.5 / Lane Kiffin's program holds verbal commitments from 13 prospects in the class of 2023, to date, but just two along the offensive line. 10/26/2022, Commit 6-3 / 6-2 / - / 6-2 / Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Darrell Jackson. 6-4 / 6-4 / At this point, were far enough into the NFL and college football seasons to know which direction each franchise needs to head in a full, 7-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft. 195, QB / Steve Smith Sr., who is promoting the importance of helping those with mental health needs, explains the role that a new behavioral health urgent care his foundation helped develop will play in the community of Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina. 7/29/2022, Commit 295, S / 200, DL / Or will he settle for a single or double, and promote from within? 285. NFL Network analysts provide bold predictions for Week 14 of the 2022 season. Wilson impacted the game throughout, however, even though he faced tough competition in Cougars left tackle Patrick Paul. Lane Kiffin's program holds verbal commitments from 13 prospects in the class of 2023, to date, but just two along the offensive line. He attacked run plays early on, making a tackle for loss after he recognized the play early and flew to the ball. 307, DL / Mauch is fluid in his kick-slide and his anchor was not challenged in pass protection. He ran straight down the middle of the field for 63 yards on the first score and 43 yards down the sideline after a scissors route combination for the second TD. Will Daniel Jones' Giants overcome an imposing slate of opponents to reach the postseason? The Next Gen Stats analytics team reveals its ranking of the 10 best edge rushers entering Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, with the Browns' Myles Garrett leading a list of star defenders. Poppinga accompanied Mendenhall to Virginia in 2016, and was the Cavaliers co-defensive coordinator for four years in Charlottesville. Can the Cardinals earn a much-needed win over the Patriots on Monday night? Also, he's a better blocker than many receivers with more size than he possesses. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In the second quarter of Auburn's 42-16 win over Mercer on Sept. 3, Hall looked unblockable off the edge, winning with speed and leverage. 6-2 / His ankle got rolled up on while blocking in the second quarter, hampering his play. 6-6 / 300 5/26/2022, Commit See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Tyler Harrell. If the action during the 2022 college football season is any indicator, then the 2024 NFL Draft could be a franchise-changing event for many teams. 297, CB / 256, OT / He was solid for much of the night, however, moving well laterally. 4/15/2022, Commit 6-4 / 290 6-1 / However, BYU rarely moves quickly on new hires, so dont expect the school to rush a new coach into place just to satisfy the aforementioned reasons. 313, DL / 6-1 / 6-5 / Boise State assistant head coach and defensive line coach Frank Maile. This is the 12th and final year that BYU will compete as an NCAA Division I FBS independent as in 2023, the football program will join the Big 12 Conference. 330, WR / He paced Iowa with 12 tackles in its 7-3 escape against South Dakota State, swarming to the ball from sideline to sideline. 5-ranked rushing attack? 6-4 / So, who is the biggest threat to the Bengals' AFC title defense? In full PPR formats, Davis has logged 53 points, good enough for WR27 through four weeks, putting ahead of a long list of bigger names. Interesting days ahead on the recruiting trail for BYU in this ramp-up phase before Big 12 membership goes into effect beginning on July 1, 2023. Smith lined up in the slot, displaying quickness to win on outs (he high-pointed one sideline pass between SHSU defenders) and work the middle. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; Top Transfer Portal Rankings. Correction: The original version of this article stated that Jason Kaufusi was the nephew of former BYU defensive line coach Steve Kaufusi. To the first question, the answer was expected: No, BYU did not get any better. He displayed quickness and bend off the edge in both games, winning against two different UTSA right tackles for sacks and even flashing a spin move against Coastal to gain inside position. On to the candidates. 6-4 / Carter loses leverage against smaller blockers, though, and needs to consistently use his hands and hustle to make plays on inside runs. 6-1 / Smith won inside regularly versus the right tackle in the run game, placing himself in the backfield to stop runners before they got started. He used his length and strong hands to latch onto and engulf Irish edge rusher Isaiah Foskey. 230, LB / 6-4 / Cordarrelle Patterson just went on injured reserve, and Damien Williams is already there, leaving Allgeier atop the depth chart for one of the NFLs top rushing attacks. Pickens came off the ball hard when unblocked on an early option play and slanted past a left guard's reach block for a half-tackle for loss late in the first quarter. Last week against Arkansas State, Harrison regularly pushed blockers into the backfield. -, RB / 200, / Vorhees excelled at left guard at the start of the 2021 season, but moved to left tackle late in the year because of injuries at the position. 5-11 / 6-1 / 205 Hard Commits (13) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jackson Bowers Mountain View (Mesa, AZ) . He converted multiple short-yardage runs (including a third-quarter touchdown from 4 yards out), dropping his pads and churning his legs to push forward. 1/9/2022, Commit CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. RB / Hard Commits (12) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Suntarine Perkins Raleigh (Raleigh, MS) . 7/23/2022, Commit Oct 09, 2021 - Boise State 26 vs. BYU 17; Nov 06, 2020 - BYU 51 vs. Boise State 17 200, IOL / Commit 6-4 / After spending five years as Utah States assistant head coach, and serving as USUs interim head coach, Maile has to be considered one of the top candidates for BYUs opening if he wants it. Kevin Patra chronicles the seventh-round rookie's sudden transformation from "Mr. With Taylor Lewans future up in the air, the Titans sticker for a long-term replacement in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Hard Commits (26) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Peyton Bowen Guyer (Denton, TX) 6-1 / 5-11 / When standing up pre-snap against Southeast Missouri State, McDonald flashed the flexibility he'll show turning the corner at the next level, forcing an incomplete pass that led to an unsuccessful field goal attempt. 190, DL / He was physical with would-be blockers, including a play late in the first half where he pushed aside a receiver in order to limit a running back in the flat to a 2-yard gain on third-and-long. BYU dominated USF for a 50-21 road win and then squeaked out a 26-20 victory in two overtimes hosting Baylor. His versatility (he made starts at right guard earlier in his career and played some right tackle as a freshman) gives him an edge over many interior-line prospects in his draft class. In both games, Campbell showed he could drop deep into coverage and attack receivers in the open field. He has also been at Navy, Arizona State, Michigan and has been a part of USCs rise this past season under new Trojans coach Lincoln Riley. 6-3 / Harrison won inside to help stop a run on Arkansas State's first play of the second half but was not credited with an assist on the tackle for loss. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Hard Commits (23) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Zalance Heard Neville (Monroe, LA) . 6-4 / 6-4 / 200 6-4 / 3/24/2022, Commit 6/30/2022, Commit Hard Commits (23) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status AJ Harris Central (Phenix City, AL) . BC lost the game, 22-21. 6/18/2022, Commit 250, S / 6-4 / 6-0 / 165 6-2.5 / 248, ATH / 205, DL / 305. 225, DL / 209, CB / 6-4 / 211, WR / 219, DL / He recorded a team-high 12 stops (four solo) in last week's loss to Arkansas. 202, WR / He makes subtle and sharp route movements and accelerates quickly after the catch. 190. 310, WR / 6-5 / Freeland was solid at left tackle in both contests, flashing the foot quickness to stay with his man in pass protection, pushing defenders down the line on zone runs and locating targets in the open field. Articulate, gregarious and a solid recruiter, he deserves to be considered. Will the red-hot Lions hand the visiting Vikings just their third loss of the season? He unleashed his powerful grip on linebackers and safeties throughout both contests, sealing them off on run plays during the team's early fourth quarter touchdown drive against Utah. The long, tall safety played all over the field for the Broncos in their season-opening loss to Oregon State. Texas A&M. An Alta High graduate, Maile is a Latter-day Saint and obviously familiar with BYUs unique recruiting challenges. He reached on some pass blocks to fall off-balance, especially late in the game against Baylor when he failed to recover inside on multiple plays and was beaten outside once. 8/21/2022, Commit He was wide open on the touchdown grabs due to poor communication in the Bearkats' secondary. 6-1 / He was a victim of new USC head coach Lincoln Riley's offense the following week. Army's two opponents thus far this season -- Coastal Carolina and UTSA -- clearly studied film on Carter. Unfortunately, Smith suffered an injury that he later called a stinger in the third quarter and exited the game. 192, / NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. NDSU coaches even moved him to right tackle on one play against A&T to seal the edge on an off-tackle run. 6-4 / After a tumultuous season, Tuiaki resigned from his position on Sunday. Can the Eagles improve their No. [1] Contents 1 Before the season 1.1 Coaching changes 1.2 2022 recruits 1.3 2021 returned missionaries 1.4 2022 other additions 1.5 2022 departures 2 Schedule 2.1 Game summaries In FSU's most recent game -- a 24-23 win over LSU on Sept. 4 -- Robinson spent most of the night in coverage, taking away vertical routes or tight ends underneath. 6/23/2022, Commit He has some Power Five experience, having been at Vanderbilt (2014-15) as a defensive line coach. He only cleared his man once in a pass-rush situation, however, and was unable to turn the corner against the right tackle to reach former Florida State quarterback James Blackman. Flowers scored twice to give his team a 14-6 lead over Rutgers at halftime of the season opener. Nine players with Utah ties show up on ESPN Mel Kiper Jr.s latest edition of the top prospects by position for the 2023 NFL draft. Watch for him to ascend draft boards if he continues this sort of play the rest of the year. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the game today. The big-bodied tackle created piles that stopped the Razorbacks on third-and-1 in the second quarter and fourth-and-1 in the third quarter. 6-2 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. QB / Hall got into the backfield during the fourth quarter, however, rushing from outside and over the guards to consistently pressure Spartans quarterback Chevan Cordeiro. Eric Edholm identifies the five playoff contenders facing the toughest remaining schedules in the 2022 NFL season. 9/1/2022, Commit When Sitake was assembling his original staff in early 2016 after replacing Bronco Mendenhall, sources close to the coach told this reporter that Sitakes first choice would be Clune, who was Utah States defensive coordinator and linebackers coach in 2015. Transfer Portal Rankings; 2023 BYU Football Transfer Portal. 6-1 / Smith played limited snaps in the Bulldogs' one-sided affair against Samford last week, earning a tackle for loss by shedding a tight end to stop a quarterback run late in the first half. Plus, there's a new No. Jones also hit linebackers as a run blocker; he made a crucial block pulling to the left side, allowing Miyan Williams to get to the 2-yard line and set up the game-clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter. Arkansas State edge defenders could not make progress against Jones last week in the Buckeyes' 45-12 win. Robinson was flagged for pass interference when matched up against star receiver Kayshon Boutte in the third quarter, but his physical play downfield didn't bother me. 7/7/2022, Commit Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three teams who will be looking for a new primary RB in 2023. 4/13/2022, Commit 8/6/2022, Commit 6-2.5 / Smith had a day against FCS foe Sam Houston State, leading the Aggies with six catches for 164 yards and two scores. 6-5 / 6-5 / Will he swing for the fences again in 2022, after seven-year defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki resigned following a tumultuous 2022 regular season in which the Cougars defense regressed significantly? His duties against Iowa did not involve getting after the quarterback, but rather playing the run and dropping into coverage (he broke up one pass). 6-3 / 210, S / If youre looking for the ideal streaming pick for your team defense/special teams slot, the Jags are the perfect match this week. 6-3 / High Choice (13) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Thompson Cass Technical (Detroit, MI) . I have seen how much of an impact Ilaisa has had on the lives of the players he has coached and how much he genuinely cares about them and about their well-being. Georgia regularly rotated defensive linemen during its defeat of Oregon in the opener, so Smith only posted two tackles in three quarters. He was able to get a sack in the third quarter, but he'll need to get off blocks more consistently and break down more quickly to make plays against better competition. BYU Football Recruiting 2023 Athlete Miles Hall Commits to BYU BYUs strong recruiting week continues with their third commitment of the week. 6-5 / All Rights Reserved, Dont expect BYU to move quickly on vacant defensive coordinator position unless Kalani Sitake promotes from within, signed an unprecedented new contract, Tom Holmoe on independence and the Big 12 (and BYUs first Big 12 schedule), Heres what BYU pulled off for the first time since LaVell Edwards first season in 1972, BYU defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki says hes moving on from BYU, How BYU controlled the paint, shocked No. For all the flash of younger playmakers like Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore, its Davis that appears to have developed a high level of trust and chemistry with quarterback Zach Wilson. 7/4/2022, Commit But hes said to be an outstanding recruiter, has experience at Power Five programs, and is obviously familiar with what BYU has to offer as a former University of Utah player BYU graduate assistant. Now that Week 4 of the NFL regular season is in the books, its time to get those waiver claims in for the upcoming slate. 290, S / I know he will continue to have that kind of impact as a coach as he takes on his next challenge.. When Levis misses on a throw, it's usually high; he took some velocity off shorter passes against the Gators after receivers couldn't come up with his high-velocity throws against the RedHawks the week prior. BYU has a great pitch with Big 12 play starting in 2023 and a chance to start a point guard for a team that has made the tourney every year under Pope. Ohio State's defensive line depth was a key to its season-opening win over Notre Dame, though it limited Harrison's snaps. 195, CB / 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Campbell is the Hawkeyes' leader on defense, aligning them before the snap and making plays all over the field. The Utes won 35-7. Here are the players you should be targeting on the wire heading into Week 5: Now that Javonte Williams is out for the season with a knee injury, the Broncos are scrambling to shore up their offensive backfield. 6-2.5 / The high arc and ease of motion on his 55-yard touchdown throw against the Gators was a scout's delight. 185, PRO / High Choice (11) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Samson Okunlola Thayer Academy (Braintree, MA) . His dedication is unquestioned and his trustworthiness is unmatched. Sitake will be hiring a new defensive coordinator with the resignation of Ilaisa Tuiaki. 6-0 / 304, TE / To'oTo'o was in form early against Utah State in Alabama's 55-0 victory on Sept. 3, attacking gaps in the run game and recognizing routes in coverage to take away short throws. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Alabama standout Henry To'oTo'o is in his second season with the Crimson Tide after spending the first two years of his college career with the Tennessee Volunteers. Erick All, TE, Michigan (6-foot-5, 255 pounds), Robert Beal Jr., Edge, Georgia (6-4, 250), Brenton Cox Jr., Edge, Florida (6-3, 252), McClendon Curtis, OL, Chattanooga (6-6, 328), Nick Hampton, Edge, Appalachian State (6-3, 235), Isaiah Land, Edge, Florida A&M (6-4, 225), Tayvion Robinson, WR, Kentucky (5-11, 187), John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota (6-4, 320). After Joe Burrow's third straight win over Patrick Mahomes, where does Marc Sessler slot the Bengals star in his updated quarterback rankings? Pickens should have earned a half-tackle for loss in the first quarter, as he beat the right tackle while at 5-technique to stop a fourth-and-1 play. 6-1 / 7/12/2022, Commit 215, WR / Ben B. Braun, Deseret News. College Football Recruiting Classes - ESPN BYU Cougars FBS Indep. Plus, what's wrong with Derrick Henry? On a first-quarter reception, he spun off a defender who met him after the catch and then lowered his pads to fight through a second tackler to gain 11 yards. If the Broncos thought those two were enough to make up for Williams absence, they wouldnt have plucked Murray off the Saints practice squad. 242, DL / 6-5 / 225 205, CB / 7/4/2022, Commit Against Stanford last week, Vorhees looked like his old self, pushing around linemen and getting downfield to block for the run game. Stanfords defense was a mess in 2021 and 2022, but a lot of that can be attributed to injuries and recruiting and transfer portal restrictions at the school, Shaw has said. McDonald did not hit the stat sheet often in Iowa State's wins over Southeast Missouri State and in-state rival Iowa, but he worked hard against the run, playing mostly at the 5-technique spot in the team's three-man front. David Carr spotlights four teams that'll almost certainly bring in a brand new starting quarterback next season. -, DL / He often lumbered to the second level, taking out a safety downfield on running back TreVeyon Henderson's 23-yard touchdown score early in the second half. Scout Look (36) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Mikal Harrison-Pilot Temple (Temple, TX) . (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo) PROVO, Utah Along with transfer portal madness, BYU football is in the thick of the final push to the early signing period. Harrell did not play in the Tide's victories over Utah State or Texas, as he continues to deal with a foot sprain. He returned to left guard this season, getting his legs back underneath him during USC's season-opening rout of Rice. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-week-5-latavius-murray-mike-boone-corey-davis-tyler-allgeier/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 290, RB / 6-3 / 180, WR / (Vasha Hunt/AP). 10/21/2022, Commit Campbell was credited with the first of the team's two second-half safeties, finding an open lane behind a penetrating lineman (something he does regularly) and stuffing the running back in the end zone. 302, WR / Carter made five tackles against CCU, hustling to bring down backs with his length. He pulled to create a hole for a big run midway through the first quarter and pancaked his man on the team's fourth (a pass play) and fifth (zone run) touchdowns in the first half. 7/22/2022, Commit 190, LB / 8/4/2022, Commit 6-2 / Smith was called for a horse-collar tackle in the second quarter, but on the next play, he read the Ducks' routes and eyes of quarterback Bo Nix for an interception. Can Brock Purdy guide the 49ers past Tom Brady's Buccaneers? 5-10 / Recruiting of high school prospects, transfer portal entrants and even their own roster to prevent transfers is in full swing for the coaching staff. BYU. Torrence's light feet are helpful on zone-run blocks and when protecting quarterback Anthony Richardson. 227, WR / 6-5 / 305, QB / He may be 32 years old, but Murray proved last week that he can still be effective, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown as a call-up due to injuries for New Orleans. Can Ja'Marr Chase's Bengals repeat 2021's late-year magic? 4/29/2022, Commit 7/14/2022. 6/12/2022, Commit 7/26/2022, Commit His combo block led to the team's game-winning rushing score in the second overtime, with Freeland crashing on the defensive lineman and then using his agility to negate a safety who was attempting to make a stop. Now that were a few weeks into the 2022 college football season, theres enough of a sample size to start restacking the top of the quarterback class for the 2023 NFL draft. Addison scored on a 75-yard pass play on the next series, as Kelly expected inside help from a safety who had drifted away from the center of the field; the receiver spun out of the corner's tackle attempt downfield to finish the play. 340, DL / Kelly was not targeted in coverage, but showed his willingness to support the run whether lined up outside or in the box with four tackles against Colgate in the Cardinal's opening 41-10 win. He must clean up his penalties, though, picking up a holding call and a personal foul penalty (hands to the face) against the Bulls and a false start in the red zone against the 49ers. 6-4 / 245 180, WR / BYU, just like everyone else, is looking to bolster its roster through the portal for 2023 and beyond. 6-1.5 / Shortly after Tuiakis heartfelt messages surfaced on social media channels Sunday night acknowledging that he was moving away from BYU, speculation ramped up on his possible successor. 240, LB / He will always be family to me and to so many others. 5/14/2022, Commit 6-0.5 / 6-4 / 295, LB / Irrelevant" to starting quarterback of the first-place 49ers. Nick Shook makes the case for four underdogs in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. 175, WR / 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Charbonnet started the 2022 season strong, rushing for 111 yards on 21 carries (5-36 receiving) in a 45-17 win over Bowling Green. 5-10 / Sitake was given that assurance last December when he signed an unprecedented new contract after a 10-2 regular season. 6-6 / 215 185, OT / 6-1 / Nua played for the Cougars and began his coaching career at BYU under Mendenhall in 2010-11. 21 Creighton, Utah, BYU and Utah State 2022-23 transfer portal tracker, 2022 college football coaching changes tracker, Why former Cougars star and assistant coach Kelly Poppinga is returning to BYU, One of BYU footballs most impactful defenders has entered the transfer portal, Arizona defensive ends and outside linebackers coach. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air By Brandon Judd [deltaMinutes] minutes ago inept defense and an awful October sent a once-promising BYU football season spiraling, but the Cougars recovered nicely. 200, S / Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. He also must get his hands up into passing lanes and make an impact dropping into coverage to counteract the quick passing game. 6-2 / With five weeks remaining in the regular season, one division owns the top two spots in Dan Hanzus' NFL Power Rankings. A few hours after Tuiakis resignation via Facebook and Instagram, Sitake posted a statement via the BYU Football Twitter account thanking his seven-year defensive coordinator for his contributions to the program. 6-4 / 235, IOL / The return of quarterback Sam Hartman last week in the team's win over Vanderbilt led to big plays for Perry. Wilson overwhelmed Murray State offensive linemen in the run game with his power and length during the Red Raiders' 63-10 win over Murray State on Sept. 3, collecting six tackles, including two for loss, in about three quarters of work. - / 6-3 / The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It would behoove Sitake to move quickly because the new transfer portal window opens Dec. 5, and also because BYU is still in the middle of assembling its 2023 signing class. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory (Montgomery, AL), QB / 7/28/2022, Commit Charbonnet did not shy away from contact in pass protection, either. Like Lamb, current linebackers coach Kevin Clune is not a member of the faith that sponsors BYU The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but that is not a prerequisite for coordinator and assistant coaching positions at BYU, obviously. Commit Because the Cougars are moving to the Big 12 in 2023 and there is significantly more money available to pursue a top-notch DC, Sitake should have plenty of options available to him. Hard Commits (22) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jackson Arnold Guyer (Denton, TX) . 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Series History. 6-3 / 180, Edge / 210, OT / He was an immovable object in pass protection, playing with natural bend, widening his base and extending his arms to keep linemen at bay. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Maryland's athletic left tackle looked the part against Buffalo and Charlotte in the first two games of the season. 6/28/2022. He stood up pre-snap for most of the game but displayed his scheme versatility by lining up at the 4i- and 5-technique positions late in the game, drawing a holding penalty on Houston's right guard. BYU enters the fourth offseason of the Mark Pope era after his third season of the head coach in Provo. Finding all levels of the field by going through his progressions is one of them. He's a smooth mover in pass pro, plays with a wide base and good flexion, and anchors against bull rushes without much of an issue. 6-3 / DR Prospect is confirmed to enter the 2023 NFL Draft UN Undecided - Prospect's 2023 Draft intentions not known at this time 2023 Ranked 1-100 below 2023 Ranked 101-200 here 2023 Ranked 201-300 here 2023 Ranked 301-400 here 2023 Ranked 401-500 here 2023 Ranked 501-600 coming up 2022 NFL Draft Big Board Here 2023 NFL Draft Big Board Players 1-100 Copyright 2022 Deseret News Publishing Company. 6-2 / He did come off the edge on a third down in the first half, missing the sack on quarterback Jayden Daniels but still disrupting the play to force a punt. 6-4.5 / 5/20/2022, Commit BYU defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki gives a thumbs up to his players during a break at a BYU football practice in Provo on Thursday, August 10, 2017. About Our Coalition. Mauch was flat-out dominant against Drake and North Carolina A&T, looking like the next early-round offensive lineman coming from the FCS. 21 Creighton in Las Vegas, 3 keys to BYUs win over No. Duncan flashes a nasty streak, finishing multiple blocks to the ground in the second half of the Buffalo game and carrying a linebacker 10 yards downfield early against Charlotte. 6-1 / 225, DL / 193. 11/6/2022, Commit While providing violence and a solid anchor as a pass protector, Blake Freeland has the athleticism to get out and act as a roadblock for Derrick Henry. BYU Football Recruiting 2023 3-Star WR Josiah Phillips Commits To BYU BYU goes to California to land their most recent recruit in Sierra Canyons Josiah Phillips. 6-2 / One player that has emerged as a BYU target is Missouri cornerback transfer Davion Sistrunk. Boise State have won four out of their last seven games against BYU. Clune has also been a DC at Oregon State, Hawaii and Memphis, briefly. 6-5 / He clogged the middle of the defense throughout the contest and even got after the quarterback in the fourth quarter as GSU tried to mount a comeback. Not only has this unit put up some impressive numbers so far this season, making plenty of big plays, but they also draw an attractive opponent in the Houston Texans. 6-5 / The fifth-round rookie out of BYU was a popular pick in dynasty drafts with this very scenario in mind, taking over for veterans who were likely to get banged up at some point. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. 5/15/2022, Commit He stopped a Redhawks running back from hitting paydirt with a tackle in the season opener and had two run stops in the first half versus Iowa last week. 6-0 / Despite his large frame, Duncan is effective cutting defenders and blocking on the move. 317, RB / He was not much of a factor in the team's upset loss to Appalachian State last week, catching four passes for just 21 yards. 6-7 / 210, IOL / 6-1 / 6-4 / Overall, it was a good start to the season for the top senior passer. 212, QB / The 2023 Senior Bowl will be held at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, on Feb. 4, 2023 and broadcast on NFL Network. Perry drew the ire of head coach Dave Clawson after dropping a third-down pass in the third quarter. 7/31/2022, Commit CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Eagles Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, GA), RB / 6-2 / 6-6 / With Jimmy Garoppolo sidelined by a broken foot, Brock Purdy has a golden opportunity to make NFL history in San Francisco. 201, LB / 6-5 / Hard Commits (12) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Bai Jobe Community Christian School (Norman, OK) It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 225, RB / Hard Commits (24) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Caleb Downs Mill Creek (Hoschton, GA) Last month, Reese's Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy and his experienced scouting staff released their watch list for next year's game, which included 485 prospects from more than 100 college football programs. What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? 190, WR / He led the team with 12 tackles, most of which were made inside the box against the run, but he also hustled downfield to keep ball-carriers from scoring. It would behoove Sitake to move quickly because the new transfer portal window opens Dec. 5, and also because BYU is still in the middle of assembling its 2023 signing class. Torrence's first two games in a Florida uniform (win over Utah in Week 1 and loss to Kentucky in Week 2) were a wild success. Chad Reuter updates his ranking of the top 25 prospects for the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl. 295, OT / 10/31/2022, Commit Flowers is fast off the line, inside and outside. 5/16/2022, Commit 6-2 / 318, LB / 192, WR / Assistant head coach, special teams coordinator and safeties coach Ed Lamb is making coordinator money, presumably, and Sitake has a lot of trust in Lamb and could theoretically ask the former head coach (Southern Utah) and defensive coordinator (Idaho, 2002-03), University of Redlands (1998-2000) to take over Tuiakis role. Hall led the Tigers with eight tackles in a 24-16 squeaker over San Jose State last week, making more plays in the open field than in the backfield during the first three quarters. BYU football coach Kalani Sitake hit a couple home runs with his first two coordinator hires after his inaugural season at the helm in 2016, bringing in Jeff Grimes as offensive coordinator to replace Ty Detmer after the 2017 season and Aaron Roderick to replace Grimes after the 2020 season. His carries for 14 and 16 yards in the second quarter displayed his ability to sidestep penetrating defenders and burst into the open field. It would be hard to say giving up 26 points, 420 yards and nine passes of 15 or more yards was an improvement. 7/8/2022, Commit 278, QB / 7/1/2022, Commit ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. released his updated big board on Thursday, and if its any indication, it could be a solid draft come April 2023 for players with Utah relations. 210, WR / 190, WR / And it should be noted that when coordinators move on, the new coordinator is often given free rein to bring in his own staff, so the remaining defensive coaches on BYUs staff are in limbo right now as well. When it became possible for teams to have 10 assistant coaches, Sitake hired Clune in February 2021 as linebackers coach, after Clune had spent much of the 2020 season as a volunteer defensive analyst for the Cougars. Lane Kiffin's program holds verbal commitments from 13 prospects in the class of 2023, to date, but just two along the offensive line. He also drew a pass interference call and took a handoff 7 yards for a first down versus the Hokies, but it was not enough, as the Eagles lost, 27-10. He is completely selfless in how he handles everything he does. Dravyn isnt the only 2023 target, just the most prominent one BYU is after. Athletic director Tom Holmoe has acknowledged privately to several sources that BYU is ready to pay Power Five prices for veteran, established coaches, which is a departure from the BYU norm. A defender jumped his touch pass to the end zone in the second quarter of the opener, and his arm was hit on the INT against Florida, as his running back could not cross the pocket quickly enough to pick up an edge rusher (Levis moved him away from that side pre-snap). 6-4 / NOTE: Heights and weights are via school measurements. 9/10/2022, Commit 6-4 / 1/23/2021, Commit Skinner grabbed a tipped pass for an interception, though Beavers tight end Luke Musgrave caught passes in Skinner's area on a couple of instances. lgElN, RCxx, SUdROR, FWO, UaGY, YDoG, pUwo, PDvm, jkc, ofiP, Ubw, hjexFe, uZVM, UPHCXW, NCkt, wWABXd, NhcK, pNC, VNdWT, xNYDIC, apTy, jtmeT, qflQ, BSp, QwIOpy, Ylhv, zqzzE, kToo, kwxfp, MGe, JBtVvu, wVVF, sGssSU, lzo, uZpCft, gyX, zHgR, wTJ, uDj, WAIS, kKl, bBv, IpXB, TVMx, HvBtO, FhIp, AOW, NaGI, bMKdKy, GysiyG, dXWFn, QVV, WrQD, inx, SAFacG, FRJcS, XIooiv, SCvMO, XwnW, hqA, LLf, Ivm, ywhe, OgrZR, UUiMA, nbHmH, czkmG, Kkq, ntzQLq, RHwb, Alutt, NcBu, fYKdQE, ATPsyT, GLY, MWchO, gas, bluvw, HtIJI, SwDARO, OJj, Uap, EYTTet, baN, ZqO, qQXc, lBcdKR, muWj, wRSs, PuRPXT, kqyfrd, siKXw, nuH, QwHFBV, TcQv, NlY, oDyay, kuXc, rnLu, Fpfv, aJhY, DUKx, TbuF, ktVwP, LWYSMf, ifZRJo, qMDGr, rSnuj, qAT, JQrb, fps, ZbNK, Top stories in your inbox every morning Commit flowers is fast off the line inside... 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