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Gophers Land Two on PFF College 101 List
1/27/2023 2:50:00 PM | Football
Minnesota’s All-Americans John Michael Schmitz and Mohamed Ibrahim were recognized by PFF
The University of Minnesota landed two players on the PFF College 101 list, which – you guessed it – ranked the 101 best players in college football in 2022. Minnesota's All-Americans John Michael Schmitz and Mohamed Ibrahim made the list.
Schmitz, who will compete in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 4, was ranked No. 17 and was PFF's No. 1-ranked center.
PFF described Schmitz this way: Schmitz's 92.3 overall grade led all offensive linemen in college football while his 92.6 run-blocking grade is nearly three points higher than the next-closest center. The sixth-year senior's 12 big-time blocks were tied for the most in the country among centers.
Ibrahim checked in at No. 77 on the list. The running back, who Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck once described as a "bowling ball going downhill with razorblades," will compete in the East-West Shrine game on Feb. 2.
PFF had this to say about Minnesota's all-time rushing and scoring leader: Ibrahim was the ultimate chain-mover for Minnesota in 2022. He led the nation with 110 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. The sixth-year senior also led the Power Five with 1,675 rushing yards and 1,106 yards after contact.
Schmitz, who will compete in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 4, was ranked No. 17 and was PFF's No. 1-ranked center.
PFF described Schmitz this way: Schmitz's 92.3 overall grade led all offensive linemen in college football while his 92.6 run-blocking grade is nearly three points higher than the next-closest center. The sixth-year senior's 12 big-time blocks were tied for the most in the country among centers.
Ibrahim checked in at No. 77 on the list. The running back, who Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck once described as a "bowling ball going downhill with razorblades," will compete in the East-West Shrine game on Feb. 2.
PFF had this to say about Minnesota's all-time rushing and scoring leader: Ibrahim was the ultimate chain-mover for Minnesota in 2022. He led the nation with 110 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. The sixth-year senior also led the Power Five with 1,675 rushing yards and 1,106 yards after contact.