Player comparison

Yhonzae Pierre

Dean Kindig

4 solos vs FSU, scouted. 2024: Expanded his role in the outside backer group to play in 11 games. Recorded six tackles, including half for a loss (-1 yard), to go with one quarterback hurry and a pair of pass breakups. Western Kentucky: Posted one tackle and a pass breakup in his first game of collegiate action. USF: Saw time against the Bulls. Wisconsin: Was impressive off the edge, totaling two tackles and a pass breakup in Madison. Georgia: Registered one tackle against the Bulldogs. Vanderbilt: Rotated in on defense but did not record any stats. Tennessee: Returned to the field and contributed on special teams. Missouri: Saw time on special teams against the Tigers. LSU: Recorded one quarterback hurry on the night. Mercer: Earned snaps against the Bears. Auburn: Posted one stop, including half a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Michigan: Posted one tackle against the Wolverines. 2023: Redshirted.

Qua Russaw

Dean Kindig

2 solos in 2025 scouted game vs FSU, no stats vs GA. Put together a standout fall camp to earn a significant role in year two. Played in all 13 games in 2024 with six starts. Totaled 36 tackles, including 2.5 for loss (-10 yards) and one sack (-6 yards). Also notched two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pair of quarterback hurries. Selected as a defensive (power) player of the week by the Alabama coaches for his output against Georgia, Mercer and Auburn (scouted), where he had 1 tackle and 2 assists. 2024: Played in all 13 games with six starts. Totaled 36 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack. Recorded two interceptions, a forced fumble, and two quarterback hurries. Played in all 13 games with six starts. Totaled 36 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack. Recorded two interceptions, a forced fumble, and two quarterback hurries. But he and Overton have the lowest "get home" rates in the class.