Look: On3 Names Dontay Corleone's Among 25 Most Impactful 2025 CFB Players

Cincinnati is bringing back The Godfather.
Sep 28, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Davion Carter (56) blocks Cincinnati Bearcats defensive tackle Dontay Corleone (2) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders offensive lineman Davion Carter (56) blocks Cincinnati Bearcats defensive tackle Dontay Corleone (2) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — On3's Thomas Goldkamp ranked the top 25 most impactful college football players for the upcoming season and Cincinnati's Dontay Corleone checked in at No. 12.

Corleone has been a stalwart on the Bearcats' defensive line this decade and is coming off a season with 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 11 games following his season-opener absence due to blood clots.

The Godfather posted a 78.1 PFF grade in 2024. check out his grouping below:

On3 25 Most Impactful
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