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Draft Scout Northwestern Player Rankings
2025-2029 Draft Classes
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Last Updated/Cross Checked: Northwestern Roster: 12/16/25-2026 Pro Prospects XCheck/Roster/Transfers/EOS Awards
Depth Chart: 12/16/25-Week 15/2 Deep
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| Player Name |
Position |
Class/Draft Year |
Recruiting (Fr/JUCO) |
Scouting (Jr-Sr) |
EOS Awards |
Adeyi, Ore  |
CB |
rSr/2026 |
 3* (338) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Lower Tier CBs/10GP-15TT-1INT-5PBU in 25 |
| Ahumaraeze, Ricky |
WR |
rSo/2028 |
3* (118) |
3* (00) |
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| rFr-2028/+15 LBs for 24 |
| Akers, Luke |
P |
rSr/2026 |
3* (9) |
 2* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| (Transfer from UCLA) X-Tryout Tier-Back for 25-45.38 Ave in 25/62% KOS/43.15 Ave in 24/Former 3* Top 10 Punter Recruit |
| Albright, Lawson |
TE |
rSr/2026 |
3* (28) |
 0* (00) |
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| +25 LBs since 22 |
| Anderson, Daniel |
RB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Bailey, Jack |
C |
rSr/2026 |
0* (447) |
3* (00) |
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| (Double Transfer from Colorado/Kent State) X-Back for 2025/+30 LBs for 25/4GP in 24/Plays OG as well/Starting Center in 24/+15 LBs for 24 |
| Bastone, Carmine |
DT |
rSr/2026 |
0* (999) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Lower Tryout Tier/Starter in 25-12GP-28TT-4TFL-2.5SK-4QBH in 25 |
Beerntsen, Evan  |
OG |
rSr/2026 |
0* (999) |
3* (18) |
Yes-HMC |
| (Transfer from South Dakota State) X-Up to HPFA/Shot @ 5-7/Starting OG-RG on Team in 25/+10 LBs for 25 |
| Birsa, Anthony |
OG |
rSo/2028 |
3* (81) |
3* (00) |
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| rFr-2028/+18 LBs for 24 |
Blueitt, Braden  |
WR |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off 2024 HS Knee INJ |
| Boe, Ryan |
QB |
rFr/2029 |
3* (88) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
| Boyd, Trey |
C |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Brus, Braydon |
ILB |
rJr/2027 |
3* (88) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Tryout Tier/Def TL in 25-12GP-70TT-37 Solo-4.5TFL-2.5SK-3QBH-2FF in 25 |
| Campbell, Callen |
DE |
rFr/2029 |
3* (86) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029/+10 LBs for 25 |
| Carsello, Jackson |
C |
rSr/2026 |
3* (157) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Up to HPFA/Starting Center on Team in 25/Plays OG as well/Possible Tester |
| Chandler, Talan |
C |
rFr/2029 |
3* (195) |
3* (00) |
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| (Transfer from Missouri) X-rFr-2029/+10 LBs for 25 |
| Chiles, Aidan |
QB |
Jr/2027 |
 4* (37) |
3* (00) |
2026 Transfer |
| (Double Transfer from Michigan State/Oregon State) X-HPFA/QB1 in 25-Day 3 Potential-Possibly Higher with Experience/Legit Dual-Threat QB |
| Cotton, Idrys |
C |
rFr/2029 |
3* (44) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
Covey IV, Frank  |
WR |
rSo/2028 |
3* (96) |
2* (00) |
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| X-Down to Lower Tier/Backup in 25-11GP-2-22-0 |
| Crutchley, Miles |
OLB |
rJr/2027 |
0* (419) |
0* (00) |
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| Davis II, Fred |
CB |
rSr/2026 |
4* (3) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ...Triple Transfer from Jacksonville State/Central Florida/Clemson X-Tryout Tier/Multi-Transfer Co-Starter-11GP-31TT-0INT-6PBU in 25 |
| Dorsey Jr., Marquet |
CB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ |
| Dugandzic, Nikola |
P |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Undisclosed INJ |
| Eligon II, Hayden |
WR |
So/2028 |
3* (999) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Tryout Tier/Bigger WR-Starter in 25-11GP-34-476-14.00-3 |
| Enongene, Dube |
WR |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Farrell, Chase |
WR |
rFr/2029 |
3* (166) |
3* (00) |
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| (Transfer from Stanford) X-rFr-2029 |
| Fitzgerald, Robert |
SS |
rJr/2027 |
3* (167) |
3* (00) |
Yes-2ndC |
| X-Up to Future Day 3/Versatile Nickel-Def TL in 25-12GP-109TT-68 Solo-6TFL-0SK-1INT-3PBU in 25 |
| Flakes, Brendan |
DT |
rJr/2027 |
3* (182) |
0* (00) |
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| +10 LBs for 24 |
| Frakes, Gavin |
QB |
rJr/2027 |
0* (163) |
3* (00) |
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| (Double Transfer from Virginia/New Mexico State) X-rJr-2027/+15 LBs for 25 |
| Fussell, Josh |
CB |
rSo/2028 |
3* (161) |
3* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Lower Body INJ X-FA-Tryout Tier/Starter-Bigger Cover CB-10GP-28TT-0INT-9PBU in 25 |
| Gant, Tyler |
DT |
rSo/2028 |
3* (95) |
3* (00) |
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| X-6GP Backup in 25-Recheck |
| Glover, Nigel |
OLB |
rSo/2028 |
4* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Undisclosed INJ...Transfer from Ohio State +25 LBs since 23 |
| Gray, Xavior |
OT |
rSr/2026 |
0* (522) |
2* (00) |
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| (Double Transfer from Liberty/Akron) X-Lower Tier OTs-Backup in 25-Recheck/Possible Secondary Leagues/+15 LBs for 2023 |
| Green, Mason |
DE |
rSo/2028 |
0* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| rFr-2028/+15 LBs for 24 |
| Grove, Carson |
WR |
rFr/2029 |
3* (233) |
2* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
| Hagarty, Richie |
DE |
rSr/2026 |
3* (172) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Oct 2025 Undisclosed INJ-Out for 2025...Double Transfer from Southern Illinois/Miami OH) X-Back for 25/PFA-10GP-34TT-3TFL-1.5SK in 23/12GP-28TT-9TFK-6.5SK in 22 |
| Hayes, Jonah |
DE |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Helms, Henry |
K |
rSo/2028 |
0* (999) |
2* (00) |
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| X-rSoph-2028/+10 LBs for 25 |
| Herzog, Nick |
OG |
rJr/2027 |
3* (71) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Recheck/Starter in 24/+30 LBs for 2023 |
| Himon II, Joseph |
RB |
rJr/2027 |
3* (45) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Lower Body INJ X-Lower Tryout Tier/RB2 in 25/Starting KR-11GP-99-486-4.90-1/21-118-0Rec/26.20-0TD-KR |
| Hubbard, Aidan |
DE |
rSr/2026 |
3* (110) |
3* (24) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Lower Body INJ X-HPFA/Shot @ 5-7/10GP-25TT-7TFL-4.5SK-5QBH in 25 |
| Jackson, Migo |
DT |
rSr/2026 |
3* (250) |
0* (00) |
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| (Double Transfer from Utah State/Charlotte) FN: Miguel |
| Johnson, Ronny |
RB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Jones, Alijah |
FS |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Jumpp, Tanner |
DE |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Karlaftis, Yanni |
ILB |
rSr/2026 |
4* (28) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Oct 2025 Lower Body INJ-Out for 2025...Transfer from Purdue X-Tryout Tier/INJ Recheck in 25-12GP-55TT-2.5SK in 23 |
| Keeler, Matt |
OT |
rSr/2026 |
3* (52) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Undisclosed INJ...Transfer from Texas Tech) rJr-2026 |
| Kielmeyer, Tyler |
TE |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Undisclosed INJ |
| Kilbane, Michael |
DE |
rSo/2028 |
3* (82) |
3* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| X-Future Day 3/Productive Monster 34DE-12GP-39TT-7.5TFL-3.5SK-7QBH in 25 |
| Komolafe, Caleb |
RB |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| X-HPFA/RB1 on Team in 25-11GP-175-886-5.10-10/9-51-1Rec in 25 |
| LaPorte, Noah |
TE |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Lewis, Jalen |
CB |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Sept 2025 Undisclosed INJ-Out for 2025 rFr-2028/+18 LBs for 24 |
| Lewis, J.J. |
SS |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Aug 2025 Undisclosed INJ rFr-2028/+10 LBs for 24 |
| Lewis, Martes |
OT |
rSr/2026 |
3* (129) |
3* (00) |
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| (Transfer from Minnesota) X-Lower Tier-Back for 2025/Co-Starting OT-RT on Team in 25/Possible OG/+15 LBs for 25 |
| Lines, Alex |
TE |
rSr/2026 |
3* (49) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ...Triple Transfer from New Mexico State/Arizona/UNLV) 11GP-10-138-13.80-0TD in 21 |
| Magee, Camp |
TE |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
3* (00) |
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| rFr-2028/+16 LBs for 24 |
| Martin, Sean |
FS |
rFr/2029 |
3* (112) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
| McGuire, Deuce |
OT |
rJr/2027 |
3* (59) |
0* (00) |
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| rFr-2027/Backup |
| OConnell, Michael |
OT |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Oke, Timi |
CB |
rFr/2029 |
3* (143) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
| Olsen, Jack |
K |
rSr/2026 |
3* (2) |
2* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| (Transfer from Michigan State) X-Tryout Tier-Back for 2025/19-21-41 Long in 25/7-10-24/14-17-47 Long-23/Was #2 Kicker Recruit |
| Oratokhai, Ezomo |
OG |
rFr/2029 |
3* (101) |
3* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| X-Future Day 3 Potential/FN: Adrian/rFr-2029 Starting OG-LG in 25/+15 LBs for 25 |
| Oyola, Jack |
CB |
rJr/2027 |
0* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| rFr-2027/Backup |
| Petrucci, Chris |
TE |
rJr/2027 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ +20 LBs for 24 |
| Porter, Cam |
RB |
rSr/2026 |
3* (58) |
3* (37) |
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| (+) 09-05-25 Leg INJ/Out for 2025 X-Back for 2025/Tryout Tier/Grinder RB1 on Team in 24-126-501-4.0-6/12GP-156-618-4.0-4-23 |
| Preckel, Robby |
FB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Rahouski, Dennis |
OT |
rFr/2029 |
3* (122) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029/+20 LBs for 25 |
| Reardon, Liam |
LS |
rSr/2026 |
0* (999) |
2* (00) |
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| (Double Transfer from Akron/Iowa) X-Lower Tier/Multi-Transfer LS in 25 |
| Reeder, Dashun |
RB |
rFr/2029 |
3* (87) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Oct 2025 Undisclosed INJ X-rFr-2029 |
| Regovich, Troy |
DE |
rFr/2029 |
3* (89) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
| Reynolds II, Jason |
OLB |
rJr/2027 |
3* (290) |
0* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ +12 LBs for 24 |
| Roberts, Dylan |
DT |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Oct 2025 Undisclosed INJ-Out for 2025 rFr-2028/-15 LBs for 24 |
| Romain, Marcus |
QB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Sadowsky V, Jack |
ILB |
Jr/2027 |
3* (105) |
3* (00) |
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| (Transfer from Iowa State) -10 LBs for 35/Co-Starter in 24/13GP Fr in 23/33TT/Possible Future Starter |
| Saka, Anto |
DE |
rJr/2026 |
4* (76) |
3* (12) |
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| X-HPFA/Co-Starter in 25/**Tester/11GP-13TT-4TFL-3SK-2QBH-2FF in 25/Has Extra Year-Should Use It |
| Schaller, Patrick |
TE |
rFr/2029 |
3* (48) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029/+10 LBs for 25 |
| Shivers, Cole |
CB |
rSo/2028 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Smith, Matthew |
OLB |
rFr/2029 |
3* (314) |
2* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ X-rFr-2029 |
| Stevens Jr., Jon Jon |
CB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Recruited as ATH |
| Stone, Preston |
QB |
rSr/2026 |
4* (12) |
3* (00) |
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| (Transfer from Southern Methodist) X-Down to Tryout Tier/60%-14-12 in 25/4* Gunslinger-Top 20 HS Recruit |
| Story, Najee |
DT |
rSr/2026 |
3* (51) |
3* (00) |
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| X-Lower Tryout Tier/Co-Starter in 25/12GP-19TT-1TFL-1SK in 25 |
| Strong, Braxton |
DE |
rFr/2029 |
3* (123) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Aug 2025 Undisclosed INJ X-rFr-2029 |
| Tiernan, Caleb |
OT |
rSr/2026 |
4* (49) |
3* (16) |
Yes-2ndC |
| X-Up to 3-4/Starting OT-LT on Team in 25/Can Dominate at Pass Blocking |
| Turner, Braden |
CB |
rJr/2027 |
3* (302) |
3* (00) |
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| X-HPFA/Day 3 Potential/Safety Build Cover CB-12GP-50TT-1INT-2PBU-2FF in 25 |
| Uihlein, Mac |
ILB |
rSr/2026 |
4* (49) |
3* (00) |
Yes-3rdC |
| X-HPFA/Possible OLB-STeams/Cover Backer-Def TL in 25-12GP-93TT-6TFL-0SK-1FF in 25 |
| Veldman, Josh |
OLB |
Fr/2029 |
3* (999) |
0* (00) |
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| Wagner, Drew |
WR |
So/2028 |
2* (999) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Nov 2025 Undisclosed INJ X-Future Recheck/Starting Slot WR in 25-10GP-22-172-7.82-2 in 25/1.93-0-PR |
| Wallace, Garner |
SS |
rSr/2026 |
3* (159) |
2* (00) |
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| X-Lower Tier/Starter in 25-12GP-49TT-1TFL-1/2SK-0INT-1PBU in 25 |
| Walters, Damon |
SS |
rSo/2028 |
3* (89) |
3* (00) |
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| (+) Coming off Aug 2025 Undisclosed INJ X-3GP in 25-INJ Recheck |
| Welcing, Hunter |
TE |
rSr/2026 |
3* (999) |
3* (00) |
Yes-HMC |
| X-Tryout Tier/TE1 on Team-Back for 2025/12GP-27-283-10.48-2 in 25/Possible FB-H |
| Wilde, Griffin |
WR |
Jr/2027 |
0* (999) |
3* (00) |
Yes-3rdC |
| (Transfer from South Dakota State) X-Future Day 3/Transfer Up WR1 on Team in 25-12GP-61-783-12.84-6/70-1147-16.39-12-24 |
| Williams Jr., Tito |
FS |
rFr/2029 |
3* (66) |
3* (00) |
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| X-rFr-2029 |
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