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."

Raion Strader

Dean Kindig

3rd-highest solos per game career. 6'8 wingspan. A 24-game starter during his time at Miami (OH), where he was named MAC Cornerback of the Year. He played as a rotational piece at Auburn last season and transferred to Pitt to fight for a starting boundary role. A Pittsburgh native and Penn Hills High School graduate, he's a senior transfer to Pitt following the 2025 season at Auburn and two standout seasons at Miami (Ohio). C/o 2027. 1st team Freshman all-American. 2024: Played in and started 12 games, First-Team All-MAC, Finished season with 53 tackles, two interceptions and a team-high 18 pass breakups, recorded interceptions versus Ohio and Ball State, both Miami wins. 2023: Played in 13 games, making 12 starts, College Football News Freshman All-American Award winner, Finished season with 57 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception and 13 pass break-ups. Had a season-high nine tackles in a win at Ohio, Had six tackles and three pass break-ups in the win over Cincinnati, Added three pass breakups at Bowling Green, and recorded his first career interception in a win at Ball State.