The Eagles love their Bulldogs. Seth joined The Athletic in 2018 from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and also covered the Bulldogs and the SEC for The Albany Herald from 2002-05. Skip to Five Georgia defensive players were taken in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, eclipsing the draft record set by the 2004 Miami defense and 2006 Only two years after LSU tied Ohio State for the record for the most drafts pick After high school Jalen Carter from Apopka High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports after Carter put u Broderick Jones from Lithonia High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Followi Kamari Lassiter attended American Christian High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0. Micah Morris from Camden County High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. 30 overall), Philadelphia Eagles. Tykee Smith, DB Devonte Wyatt, DT Nolan Smith, EDGE Travon Walker, DT Which teams knocked it out of the park? He finished his career with six interceptions returned for 123 yards, including a career-long 74-yard return for a touchdown against Clemson in the 2021 season opener, his first interception. The Georgia Bulldogs had nine players selected in the 2021 NFL draft, which set a school record. Simply put, the 2022 NFL Draft was nothing short of historic for Georgia football. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Smart's program was happy to send nearly a half-dozen players to the next level on one historic night in Nevada. The most notable is Jalen Carter, who got significant snaps in 2021 and became the starter the next year. The offense still has several key players with a chance to be drafted: tight end Brock Bowers, center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and receivers Ladd McConkey Georgia Has Four More Players Taken In NFL Drafts Day Two April 29, 2022 | Football LAS VEGAS The Bulldogs had four more team members taken during Tykee Smith attended Imhotep Institute High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.870, Kearis Jackson from Peach County High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Seven Georgia Bulldogs are projected to go in the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL draft. Georgia It marked the most defensive players from the same school ever selected in the first round. Georgia sets record with five defenders selected in first Georgia is projected to have 14 players taken in the 2022 draft. And they were champions of the NFL draft in 2022. David can be reached at 404-526-5424 and dwellham@ajc.com. Are the Eagles reassembling Georgia's all-time defense? Davis spurned the opportunity to head to the NFL after his junior season with the goal of achieving a national title for Georgia.With that Three Bulldogs ultimately did not get drafted: wide receiver Kearis Jackson, offensive lineman Warren Ericson and kicker Jack Podlesny. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. And its not just about the Philadelphia Eagles. Notable: A sprained knee against LSU in the SEC Championship game kept him from playing in Georgias College Football Playoff semifinal game versus Ohio State. Georgia But the national championship-winning Bulldogs legacy didnt end there. Author: Christian Kirby II. 5:15 p.m. update: Another record has fallen thanks to the Georgia Bulldogs. Full List of Georgia Players Drafted in Each Round of [4] Players Outgoing transfers Eight players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or Georgia Football OL Justin Shaffer Declares for the 2022 NFL WebThe Georgia Bulldogs were the champions of college football in 2021. NFL draft 2 more Bulldogs headed north. The Bronko Nagurski Award finalist is a versatile safety prospect equally adept at stopping the run or pass. By the time the seventh round concluded on Saturday afternoon, that belief proved true. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Passed for 8,428 yards over the four seasons in which he saw action for the Bulldogs, including 4,127 in the final one. So was 6-foot-3 wide receiver George Pickens, who returned late last year from a torn right ACL. Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter started the action when the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select him with the ninth overall pick. As much as that is already, the story may not be done.