

2027 NFL Draft
Earl Little Jr. vs Bryce Thornton
Ohio State Buckeyes
S · #1Florida Gators
S · #1Earl Little Jr. and Bryce Thornton are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2026 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
Lower consensus ranks and average picks indicate earlier draft projections. Missing values remain unavailable. Measurements and cross-position production are shown without winner labels. Change either player to open another shareable matchup.
| Earl Little Jr. | Statistic | Bryce Thornton |
|---|
| Leading value: 53 | Tackles | 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Leading value: 5 | Passes Defended | 3 |
| Leading value: 2.0 | Tackles for Loss | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Sacks | 0.0 |
| Earl Little Jr. | Statistic | Bryce Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| 6-0 | Height | 5-10 |
| 203 lb | Weight | 211 lb |
| Earl Little Jr. | Statistic | Bryce Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| #222 | Fanspeak rank | #218 (leading value) |
| S 25 | Position rank | S 24 (leading value) |
| 203.7 | Average pick | 198.0 (leading value) |
| Leading value: 1,231 | Times drafted | 1,037 |
| 37 | Hype Score | 38 (leading value) |
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Dean Kindig
4 solos, 5 asst vs Alabama, scouted, led team.: Little Jr. Transferred to the Buckeyes from Florida State in January 2026, so he missed IGB. And an Earl Little II, one at Bama and one at FSU. But the one at FSU transferrred from Bama. Sheesh.
Full player profileDean Kindig
1 solo 3 asst vs MIA. 2025: Started in 11 games this season and logged a touchdown, 56 tackles, two fumble recoveries, six pass breakups, five QB hurries, an interception, a sack, a tackle for loss, and one forced fumble. Led the Gators in pass breakups (6) and fumble recoveries (2), was second on the team in total tackles (56) and third in solo tackles (31) and interceptions (1). His fumble recovery for a touchdown (37 yards) was the first touchdown and score of the season.
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