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."

Cormani McClain

Dean Kindig

Highly talented, ball-hawking cornerback who was a former consensus five-star recruit, the nation's top-ranked cornerback prospect in that 2023 cycle. He initially played his true freshman season under Deion Sanders with the Colorado Buffaloes before transferring back to his home state in 2024. After using his first year in Gainesville as a developmental redshirt season, McClain broke out during the 2025 campaign, showcasing his elite athleticism and 23-mph tracking speed by appearing in 10 games with six starts, totaling 17 tackles and an interception before a minor knee injury cut his season just one game short. The rising junior is fully healthy and projected to lead an experienced, veteran cornerback unit alongside DijonJohnson.