The NFL draft is in the books and the annual spring games have come to an end across the Big Ten and it is time to start diving into who to watch and what to expect during the 2022 season. We already dove into the top five returning rushers, passers, receivers, overall scorers and kick return leaders in the Big Ten, but in addition to the top five scorers, I thought it would be even more interesting to see who the top five returning touchdown scorers are.
The top overall scorers are usually kickers, but obviously, the top touchdown scorers provides a better idea of who are the top guns on offense to watch next season.
Let’s get into it.
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Jesse Luketa (40) during Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on October 30, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
The TreVeyon Henderson hype train is moving full steam ahead and for good reason as Henderson finished last season second in the Big Ten with 19 touchdowns.
Jayden Reed, Michigan State
Michigan State receiver Jayden Reed is defended by defensive back Marqui Lowery during the spring practice on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Spartan Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jayden Reed has been on a number of these lists and with Kenneth Walker gone, Reed may rise even higher due to being the number one option on that offense. Reed was seventh in the Big Ten with 13 touchdowns last season.
Blake Corum, Michigan
Blake Corum runs the ball during the Michigan spring game on April 2, 2022, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Blake Corum finished last season ninth in the Big Ten with 12 touchdowns and with Hassan Haskins gone, Corum should be in line to receive even more touches.
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs through drills during the University of Wisconsin spring football practice…