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 Stamps

Dean Kindig

3 solos, assist, and 2 PBU in 2025 scouted game vs #23 USC. Stamps led all returning SEC cornerbacks with six pass breakups in man coverage last year. Enters second year with the Tigers in 2024 after appearing in 11 games with 4 starts as a true freshman. Just missed having Addae as his coach. One of 2 true freshmen cornerbacks – other was JavienToviano, who saw time as a starter in 2023. Thrust into action as a true freshman due to injuries in the LSU secondary. Held his own as he developed into a consistent cornerback for the Tigers. Recorded 23 tackles and a pair of pass breakups as a rookie, then after a breakout sophomore year in 2024, Stamps was largely phased out of LSU's deep defensive back rotation early in the 2025 season. He appeared in only a few games before leaving the LSU program in late October to preserve his eligibility. Out of sight, out of mind?