Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and USC were all ranked above the Nittany Lions in ESPN's "Linebacker U" rankings.
Thomas was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals this past April, but he's since become a free agent.
Windsor was also named to the Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) watch list ahead of the 2019 season.
#LinebackerU is well represented on the watch list awarded to college football's top linebacker.
Both players will be suspended until August 1, but it's currently unclear whether or not their suspensions will impact their game availability.
James Franklin discussed everything from quarterback battles to his famous "we're not elite yet" speech at Friday morning's press conference.