Linebacker Jackson Kuwatch from Miami University was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Kuwatch, who played for the RedHawks after starting his college career at Ohio State, was invited to the Bengals' local pro day. In 2025, he started 14 games for Miami, recording 109 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 5.0 sacks, earning third-team all-MAC honors. He was also named first-team all-GMC and received the Southwest Ohio defensive player of the year award during his senior year at Lakota West.