Player comparison

Bear Alexander

Dean Kindig

Beane and I like our interior defensive linemen to be versatile 1-tech/3-tech guys. Add in "get home" ability with lots of sacks/TFLs to add to constant pressures. Beane's DT archetype seems to be in the 296-320 lb range, and that's Bear. Alexander was active in the 2025 whiteout 2-OT scouted win over PSU with 2 solos and 3 assists. He had a fumble recovery in the Oregon State game, also scouted, and 3 solos/1 assist in the Rutgers game. Alexander has traveled around, previously for the Georgia Bulldogs and the USC Trojans. I expect we'll see at least one DT hear his name called in April 2027.

Hunter Osborne

Dean Kindig

1 solo,.5 TFL vs Washington St, scouted. 3 asst in upset of FSU, 1 solo vs CCU, both scouted. A transfer from Alabama where he spent his earlier seasons (also Virginia) before transferring to Arkansas in January 2026, so he didn't meet Landon Jackson. Now with the Cavaliers. "He's a powerful kid, he's really really smart and he's been coached well," said Coach Kevin Downing. "He picks things up pretty fast." Although he played EDGE in high school, he has bulked up significantly to roughly 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds. This frame allows him to play inside and hold up well against the run. Playstyle: His game is built on straight-line power, leverage, and anchoring the run. While he has some pass-rushing upside, he does not possess the elite, twitchy speed or bend typically associated with NFL edge rushers.