Player comparison

Eli Bowen

Dean Kindig

Bills scouts saw both his INTs in 2025 (Bama, Mizz), Bama's being an 87-yard pick six. Developed under new Bills cornerbacks coach Jay Valai, who served as Oklahoma's co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. 2025 (OKLAHOMA): Earned All-SEC Third Team honors by the league's coaches. Started each of the last nine games at cornerback. Missed the first four contests with injury. Totaled 24 tackles, two interceptions (totaling 100 return yards) and four pass breakups. Made an interception (returned 13 yards) vs. Missouri (11/22). Named Thorpe Award National DB of the Week and SEC Defensive Player of the Week after returning an interception 87 yards for a TD and notching a season-high five tackles (all solo) at Alabama (11/15). Registered two tackles and one pass breakup vs. Ole Miss (10/25). Tallied three solo tackles vs. Texas (10/11). 2024 (OKLAHOMA): Named to SEC Fall Academic and First-Year honor rolls. An ESPN Freshman All-American. Played in 11 games and made eight starts at cornerback. Started each of last eight games.

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."