Mykel Williams, Georgia

Mykel Williams, a second-team All-SEC player, led the Bulldogs in forced fumbles in 2024 and lined up everywhere along the formation from a three-technique, a five-technique to a stand-up outside linebacker. Williams possesses a rare blend of length/ power, and uses them to his advantage to win reps. He quickly overwhelms tight ends on attempted chips and has a lethal bull rush and swipe in his bag of tricks. Willaims looks to finish the play, whether throwing up his arms to disrupt passing lanes by batting passes or knocking the ball out of the quarterback's hands for strip sacks. He plays light on his feet and his NFL comp is none other than former Buccaneer, Jason Pierre-Paul. Todd Bowles talked frequently about the desire to get defensive 'ballhawks' at every level of the defense via the draft and that describes Williams' skillset.

Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

The consensus All-American and Ted Hendricks Award winner led the ACC in sacks and tackles for loss in 2024. Donovan Ezeiruaku served as an edge rusher in Boston College's 4-3 base scheme and pairs elite acceleration around the edge with an effective cross-chop. He utilizes his long arms to get the upper hand versus blockers and has outstanding lateral movement skills to bypass traffic. The durable player started 36 straight games and led the FBS in sacks per game (1.38). Ezeiruaku joined Mathias Kiwanuka as the only players in school history to reach 30 sacks. His resumé speaks for itself.

James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

James Pearce Jr. primarily lined up wide throughout his collegiate career and ranked number-one in the SEC with 107 pressures over the previous two seasons. In addition, he led the Vols in both sacks and tackles for loss during his sophomore and junior campaigns, respectively. His 23 percent pass rush win rate in 2024 ranked second-best in the FBS and his trademark explosive first-step set the tone for Tennessee. He wins with speed, beating the opposition to the corner. Pearce has a superb speed-to-power conversion and his downhill prowess challenges blockers.

Nic Scourton, Texas A&M