Major Burns, LSU safety (6-2, 207)

Appeared in 44 games with 33 starts in five seasons at Georgia (2020) and LSU (2021-24), registering 209 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 11 tackles-for-loss, two interceptions—one of which he returned 17 yards for a touchdown—and 11 pass breakups … In 2023, established career high with 93 tackles … Last year produced 47 tackles … Graduated last December with degree in sport administration.

Xavier Carlton, California defensive end (6-6, 273)

Played in 53 games over five seasons at Utah (2020-21) and Cal (2022-24), compiling 149 tackles, 27.0 tackles for loss and 19.0 sacks … Set career highs last year with 11 TFLs and 9.0 sacks … Graduated in May 2024 with degree in American studies.

Power Echols, North Carolina linebacker (5-11, 237)

Appeared in 52 games over four seasons at North Carolina, generating 307 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and four interceptions—one in each year … Last season returned an interception 42 yards for a TD … Prepped at Chambers High School in North Carolina, where he was a two-tine All-State selection and two-time Charlotte Observer Defensive Player of the Year … Named after actor Powers Boothe.

Luke Elkin, Iowa long snapper (6-0, 233)

Played in 53 games in four seasons at Iowa, where he snapped to Bears punter Tory Taylor … Was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection … Played quarterback, receiver, safety and long snapper at Neenah High School in Wisconsin, where he was four-year letterman in baseball and hockey.

Deion Hankins, Texas St. running back (5-11, 222)

Appeared in 59 games in six seasons at UTEP (2019-23) and Texas State (2024), rushing for 2,876 yards and 25 TDs on 610 carries and catching 16 passes for 140 yards … Established career highs in 2023 at UTEP with 157 carries for 812 yards and seven receptions for 71 yards … Rushed for 7,491 yards and 78 TDs at Parkland High School in Texas.

Tysheem Johnson, Oregon safety (5-10, 195)

Played in 53 games in four seasons at Mississippi (2021-22) and Oregon (2023-24), registering 262 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks, six interceptions and 11 pass breakups … Last year recorded 67 tackles and career-high three interceptions, helping Oregon win Big Ten championship and reach College Football Playoff … Was named Neumann Goretti (Pa.) High School Player of the Decade.

Jonathan Kim, Michigan State kicker (6-0, 226)

Spent last two seasons at Michigan State following four years at North Carolina … Finished career as MSU's most accurate field-goal kicker at 82.1% (32 of 39), surpassing former Bears kicker Paul Edinger's 79.3% (46 of 58) … Played 60 career games, including 36 at North Carolina, serving as kickoff specialist.

JP Richardson, TCU receiver (5-11, 192)

Played 46 games in four seasons at Oklahoma State (2021-22) and TCU (2023-24), catching 173 passes for 1,944 yards and 11 TDs … Last year established career highs with 57 receptions and 733 yards and averaged 11.6 yards on 23 punt returns including an 89-yard TD in a win over Kansas … Caught at least one pass in his final 40 college games, including all 25 contests at TCU … His father, Bucky Richardson, played quarterback for the Houston Oilers from 1992-94.

Jereme Robinson, Kansas defensive end (6-2, 264)

Appeared in 53 games with 26 starts in five seasons at Kansas, compiling 98 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks and five forced fumbles … Increased sack total every year of career from 0.0 to 1.0 to 3.0 to 4.5 to 5.5 … Also lettered in basketball at Carver High School, helping lead team to Alabama Class 6A state title in 2018.

Jahdae Walker, Texas A&M receiver (6-3, 199)

Spent last two seasons at Texas A&M, catching 35 passes for 590 yards and two TDs in 2023 and 29-345-2 last year … Won 2024 Aggie Heart Award, highest honor for a Texas A&M senior football player … Spent first two college seasons at Division II Grand Valley State, catching 32 passes for 651 yards and four TDs.