Cincinnati LB Jonathan Thompson (@JThompson_03) was an unheralded but key contributor to the Bearcats defense in 2025, finishing second on the team in tackles behind fellow LB Jake Golday.
The Columbus, Ohio native recorded 74 tackles, including a team-high 8.5 tackles for loss, along with a sack and a forced fumble.
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Cincinnati LB Jake Golday (@GoldayJake) was once again dynamite for the Bearcats in 2025.
The Arlington, Tennessee native earned 1st Team All-Big 12 honors after a fantastic season in which he compiled 105 tackles (6 TFLs), 3.5 sacks, and 3 PBU's.
A highly productive and instinctive defender, Golday projects as a day 2 pick with starting upside at the next level.
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3. Antwan Peek Jr (getting tips from his Hall of Fame dad) is playing the “star” position in the new defense, moving him closer to the line of scrimmage.
“He’s a glue guy, and to have him in the program this long, you can’t ask for any more,” said Coach Stewart. “We’re thankful that we get to do it one more time with him.”
5. It’s great to see D-lineman Cam Roetherford back after missing last season with a torn Achilles.
“For him to be out here moving the way he is and being fearless is really good to see,” said Stewart. “His positive energy is awesome, and we’re really excited about it. We’ve just got to keep him healthy.”
2. When I asked coaches Pete Thomas (QBs) and Vijay Stingley (WRs) about R-Fr wide receiver Geo Kontosis, they both began their answer with “absolute dog.”
“He’s earned that,” said Stingley. “It’s not something that’s said lightly, and it’s not just the stuff you think of in a playmaker at wide receiver. He does the nasty work too.”
New cornerbacks coach Eric Finney reunites with @RFootball defensive coordinator Travis Johansen after being on the same South Dakota staff in 2025. #CHOP https://t.co/uZpsqFmsrp
Rutgers tabs South Dakota assistant coach Eric Finney, as the Scarlet Knights new cornerbacks coach.
This past season, he oversaw a position group that included FCS interception leader Mikey Munn and Freshman All-American RJ Stewart.
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