Iowa State Football: Top 3 early prospects for 2022 NFL Draft

AMES, IA - DECEMBER 5: Running back Breece Hall #28 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs the ball in for a touchdown as Linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers, and defensive end VanDarius Cowan #8 of the West Virginia Mountaineers defend in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on December 5, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 42-6 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images) /

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Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Breece Hall (28) against the Oregon Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Breece Hall, RB

One of the top returning players in the country this season will be Iowa State running back Breece Hall. He had one of the biggest breakout seasons for any player in the country in 2021, rushing for over 1,500 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Hall should be considered an early Heisman candidate this season and he is one of the reasons that Cyclones fans have big expectations heading into 2021.

It can be tough to project where running backs will get drafted because of their position. Hall has good speed and pulls away from defenders for big runs and has good size. If he were to improve on his 2020 season and possibly go for around 2,000 yards, some team could take Hall in the first round.

I think that Hall projects as a Day 2 pick now, but could rise with a stellar season.

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