Player comparison

KJ Bolden

Dean Kindig

5 solos, 1 asst in Bills-scouted game vs 'Bama. Starks' replacement immediately impacted Georgia's defense as a 2024 true freshman, All-SEC honors in 2025. Noted for his range, high football IQ, trigger. Covers so much ground, and an exceptional open field tackler. Sparks: "Despite an undersized frame, he's a true center‑fielder with excellent ball skills in both man and zone, consistently playing bigger than he measures. He diagnoses routes early, triggers with confidence, and has that rare ability to stay calm and track the ball like a wideout. Whether he's matching vertically, squeezing space from depth, or baiting throws from the post, Bolden's instincts and finishing ability make him one of the most complete playmakers in the country."

Ashton Hampton

Dean Kindig

2 scouted, SYR 4 solos and LSU 1 solo. Rangy defensive back who enters 2026 credited with 77 tackles (3.5 for loss), 17 pass breakups, three INTs (including one he returned 53 yards for a TD) and a sack in 1,150 defensive snaps over 27 games (17 starts). Broke out during his freshman campaign in 2024, earning Freshman All-America honors. Son of a Division I head coach. 2025: Credited with 47 tackles (3.0 for loss), a sack, an interception and 11 pass breakups in 695 defensive snaps over 13 games (all starts). Coming out of high school, he possessed elite high school track speed, recording times of 11.12 seconds in the 100-meter dash.@Rob__Paul: "a bully who just smothers receivers in press-man. Can really trigger and close with his explosiveness, too. Hampton, who wasn't even a top 500 recruit in 2024, allowed just a 72.5 NFL QB rating when targeted last season.".