The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. Bowl scheduling allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2025 Independence Bowl.
Xamarion Gordon, S
Gordon started his college career at USC. He spent three seasons with the Trojans, mainly contributing on special teams with 10 total tackles. He transferred to Coastal Carolina before the 2024 season. In his two seasons with the Chanticleers, Gordon has amassed 107 total tackles, four interceptions and seven passes defended.
He has decent size for an NFL safety at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds. Gordon had some nice production in his last season at Coastal Carolina, but his experience on special teams could be what helps him make an NFL roster.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
Ezekiel Durham-Campbell, EDGE
Durham-Campbell began his college journey at Lenoir-Rhyne of the D-II level. After a season there, he transferred to Louisiana Tech. He spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, registering 22 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Durham-Campbell transferred to Coastal Carolina for this season. He has posted 7.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks this season.
At 6-foot-5 and 241 pounds, Durham-Campbell has solid size for an NFL edge rusher, but can continue to fill out his frame. This was a good year of production for him, but he likely needs to do more to really be on the NFL’s radar.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
Eli Finley, TE
Finley joined Louisiana Tech in 2023 and didn’t play much. He finished that season with two catches for 10 yards. The 2024 season saw him be more of an impactful player with 25 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns. This season has been his best yet, as he has caught 37 passes for 440 yards.
At 6-foot-6 and 246 pounds, Finley has a solid frame for an NFL tight end. He can continue to fill out his frame to handle the physicality of the NFL. Finley is just a junior, so a return to school could help him elevate his stock.
Devin Gandy, WR
Gandy began his college career at Sacramento State. He spent four years with the Hornets and battled injuries, but helped the offense when he was on the team. Gandy transferred to Louisiana Tech for the 2025 season. He made an impact with 22 catches for 376 yards and two touchdowns.
At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Gandy is small for an NFL receiver. He will have to be slot-only on offense, but he offers much more than that for an NFL team. Gandy had 476 kick return yards and two touchdowns, proving to be one of the best returners in the country. That could be his path to making a roster.
Projected Draft Range: Undrafted Free Agent
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