Joe Royer (TE, Senior)
Joe Royer transferred to Cincinnati after the 2023 season from Ohio State, seeking to revive his college football career, and that is exactly what he did. In 2024, he broke records set by Travis Kelce back in 2013, getting his name on NFL Draft Boards. This season, he has 22 receptions for 340 yards and 4 touchdowns, playing his best football at this most important part of the season. He is currently the No. 4 tight end according to NFL Draft Buzz and a projected third to fifth round pick.
Brendan Sorsby (QB, Junior)
Brendan Sorsby also revived his college football career, coming to Cincinnati from Indiana. Last season, he was average and not on a ton of draft radars, but this year, he has exploded onto the scene. Brendan Sorsby has passed for 1,843 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He has also added 425 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, showing that he is a true dual-threat quarterback. Sorsby has also gained traction with his odd arm angles, NFL-level throws, and improvisation skills, all of which you look for in an NFL quarterback.
Jake Golday (LB, Senior)
Jake Golday has been one of the best linebackers in all of college football this season. Golday has 67 total tackles, 28 of them coming solo. He has also added 3.5 sacks, 2 pass deflections, and 1 forced fumble. Golday is extremely versatile as a linebacker, being able to help stop the run, play in coverage, and rush the quarterback. His versatility is the reason he could be a fourth to sixth-round draft pick in the NFL Draft.