Player comparison

Drew Evans

Dean Kindig

Played 21 career games for Indiana, all of which are starts at left guard, but 2024 and 2025 injuries. Elite Protection: During his breakout season, he allowed zero sacks across 282 pass-blocking snaps, rating as the team's top pass blocker. During his time in Madison, he was direct locker room teammates with Buffalo's rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell, who played for Wisconsin before transferring to UConn. Career Notes & Records. Missed four games in 2025 due to injury, and suffered a season-ending injury prior to Week 11 against Michigan (11/9) in 2024. Made collegiate debut in the season opener versus FIU (8/31). Began career at Wisconsin (2022) and transferred to Indiana prior to 2023 season. Part of an offensive line that was named semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award in back-to-back seasons (2024 & 2025), with finalist honors in 2025. Two-time Academic All-Big Ten. 2025 (Redshirt Junior Season): Season: Started 12 games at left guard. Missed four games due to injury (Week 10-12, 14). Part of an offensive line unit that paved the way for four-straight 300-yard rushing efforts to start the season - a program-record streak and longest Power 4 stretch since Baylor in 2017. Helped IU post multiple rushing touchdowns in nine of 12 starts. Earned Academic All-Big Ten.

Matthew McCoy

Dean Kindig

McCoy played through a torn right labrum during the season, proving to be one of the toughest players on the roster. Thanks to his efforts, the Miami offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll, which recognizes the best blocking units in college football. Over the course of the year, he allowed just two sacks and helped Miami rank first in the ACC for the fewest tackles for loss allowed. Versatility. Ourlads has him at RT, some sites have him LG. Personable, Mauigoa (Giants) is a good friend. Vs. Pittsburgh (November 29): McCoy saved one of his best regular-season performances for the Panthers. Miami rolled to a dominant 38-7 victory on the road. McCoy earned an elite 70+ offensive grade from analysts for his lockdown pass protection and powerful run blocking during this game. Sacks Allowed: Only 3 sacks yielded over 605 total snaps. Quarterback Hurries: Allowed just 5 hurries all year. Penalties: Flagged only 6 times. His grades show he is at his best when Miami establishes a physical, run-first presence.