(key-shawn) banks played in 59 games from 47 starts and recorded 139 tackles (63 solo), 42 tackles to a loss (sixth-most in program history since records were kept in 1979), 13.0 sacks, four passes defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery five seasons (2018-22) for the Aztecs. He was named a second-team All-Mountain West by league coaches and media in 2019 and 2021, and received an honorable mention in 2020 and 2022. Banks has had more than 11 tackles for a loss and more than three sacks in three of his five seasons.
cox jr saw action in 46 games from 34 starts at the University of Georgia (13 in 2018) and the University of Florida (33 from 2020-22). Overall, he recorded 137 tackles (69 solo), 34 tackles to a loss, 15.5 sacks, 10 passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Cox received second-team All-SEC honors from The Associated Press in 2020 after recording a career-high 41 tackles (21 solo), 9.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, a fumbled recovery and team-leading 18 QB rush. The next season, he peaked in his career in tackles, setting career highs in solo tackles (26), tackles versus losses (14.5), sacks (8.5), and passes defended (four).
Filiaga (fil-ee-ONG-uh) spent five seasons at the University of Michigan (2017-21) before playing one season at the University of Minnesota (2022). He appeared in 39 games from 11 starts (eight at left and three at right) for the Wolverines and started all 13 games he played at RG for the Gophers. In 2022, Filiaga blocked for an offense covering 2,698 yards and 33 touchdowns. He helped pave the way for Minnesota to win 679 yards of offense (third-highest in school history) against western Illinois.
pagan began his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2018-19) before playing two seasons at Mississippi State (2020-21) and one season at Mississippi (2022). He played in 34 games from 21 starts in three years for the Bulldogs and Rebels, recording 131 receptions for 1,720 yards (13.1 average) and 13 TDs. Last season, Heath earned third-team All-SEC honors from Pro Football Focus after leading the team with 60 receptions for 971 yards (16.2 average) and five TDs. He ranked third in the SEC in receiving yards in 2022.
Levan (loo-WAHN) saw action in 47 games with 41 starts in five seasons (2018-22) for Illinois State, recording 100 tackles (49 solo), 10 tackles for a loss, five sacks, eight passes defended, two forced fumbles , three fumble recoveries and a blocked kick. In 2019, he set career bests for games played (15), tackles (33), solo tackles (21), tackles for one loss (4.5), sacks (three), forced fumbles (one), and fumble recoveries ( two) on He continued his career with three defended passes.
MC Donald appeared in 58 games with 30 starts for the Seminoles from 2018-22, finishing with 74 receptions for 861 yards (11.6 average) and five TDs. He has recorded more than 20 receptions in each of his last three seasons. In 2022, McDonald played in all 13 games with 10 starts and 21 receptions for a career-best 312 yards (14.9 average) and a TD and a career-long 41-yard reception.
morgan played in 56 games with 27 starts for the Bears from 2018-22 and recorded 154 tackles (103 solo), 7.5 tackles to a loss, two sacks, seven INTs, 19 passes defended, two forced fumbles and two blocked punts. He finished his career ranked 6th in program history in games played. In 2020, Morgan was named an All-Big 12 after ranked #1 on the team with a career-high three INTs and #4 on the Bears with best 54 tackles (39 solo).
pearson started 43 of the 59 games he played in five seasons (2018-22) and 74 receptions for 897 yards (12.1 average) and 11 TDs. Last season, he led the Mountaineers and secured the conference lead between tight ends with a career-best five TDs. He also set career highs in receptions (25) and reception yards (329). Pearson was awarded the second-team All-Sun Belt in 2022 by the league, Pro Football Focus and the Pro Football Network.
Phillips Jr. saw action in 59 competitions from 2018-22, which broke the school record for career games played. He finished with 179 tackles (117 solo), 15.5 tackles to a loss, two sacks, two INTs, nine passes defended, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks. Phillips Jr. played in 13 games from 12 starts in 2022 and led the team with a career-best 85 tackles (50 solo). In 2021, he was awarded an All-AAC honorable mention by Pro Football Focus.
SAP III played in 24 games at the University of Minnesota (2018-19) before appearing in 30 games for the University of Northern Iowa (2020-22). In three seasons at UNI, he recorded 138 tackles (83 solo), 1.5 tackles for a loss, nine INTs, 16 passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble regeneration. In 2022, he was honored by the FCS All-America third team The Associated PressSecond-Team FCS All-America Recognition from STATS Perform and the American Football Coaches Association and First-Team All-MVFC Award from College Football by Phil Steele and The Bluebloods.
Telfort began his career at the University of Florida before playing three seasons at UAB, where he appeared in 31 games from 2020-22 from 28 starts. Last season, he was named a first-team All-Conference USA after starting with left tackle for an offense that ranked #8 in the country for averaging 235.3 rushing yards per game and 10 contests with more than 215 rushing yards scored. Telfort was part of a line that helped RB DeWayne McBride lead the nation in rushing yards per game (155.7).
watt began his career at Jones County Junior College (Ellsville, Miss.) before playing three seasons (2020-22) with Tulane. He saw action in 37 games for the Green Wave, registering 81 receptions for 1,407 yards (17.4 average) with 16 TDs. He set his career high with 31 receptions in 2020, posting career bests in receiving yards (564), TDs (seven), and yards per catch (19.4 average) last season. In 2022, Watts received second-team All-AAC honors from the College Football Network.
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