Player comparison

Quay'sheed Scott

Dean Kindig

1 solo, 1 asst, 1 PBU vs Ole Miss while with KY. Kilgore's successor. Scott is a versatile and hard-hitting defensive back who officially transferred to the South Carolina Gamecocks for the upcoming 2026 college football season. A native of Marion, South Carolina, the 6-foot, 196-pound defender spent his first two collegiate seasons with the Kentucky Wildcats. Scott enjoyed a major breakout sophomore campaign in 2025. He started all 12 games in the Wildcats' secondary—splitting time between cornerback and nickel safety—while racking up 39 tackles, four pass breakups, and an interception that he returned 55 yards against Florida. Kentucky Breakout (2024–2025). He played in 23 games for the Wildcats. During his sophomore year, he started all 12 games at nickel. He logged 39 tackles and grabbed one interception that he returned for 55 yards against Florida. South Carolina Transfer (2026). Returns to his home state, competing to take over the starting nickel back position for the Gamecocks' defense. Scott was brought in out of the transfer portal specifically to compete for and take over the nickel back spot that Jalon left behind.

Jackson Bennee

Dean Kindig

6 solos 2 asst vs BYU. 2025: Burlsworth Trophy nominee played in all 13 games, making 11 starts on defense—of the 11 starts, three were ALSO on offense. All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Led the secondary and ranked second on the team with 64 tackles (4.0 TFL, 0.5 sack). Tied for fourth in the Big 12 with four interceptions; his 103 return yards ranked second in the league (trailing only teammate Elijah Davis who had 162). Five games with six or more tackles, including a career-best 10 against Kansas. Two rushing attempts on offense for 15 yards, along with three catches for 18 yards. One of 15 FBS players in 2025 to have multiple blocked kicks, getting a hand on a field goal vs. Arizona State before batting down a punt vs. Colorado. Wasn't there when Cole Bishop was.