Georgia is losing one of its key starters to the draft. Kendall Milton made it official on social media on Monday. Georgia’s starting running back is entering the 2024 NFL draft.
The senior out of Fresno, California, came to the Bulldogs in 2020 and saw limited action behind notable backs James Cook, Zamir White and Kenny McIntosh. The former five-star stayed at Georgia and waited his turn while seeing his workload increase each season.
His last season was his best as he finally received significant work in the backfield in 2023. He rushed for 790 yards and 14 touchdowns. In the final five games of the season, Milton had 495 yards and nine touchdowns. Milton was healthy throughout the last several weeks of the 2023 season, which helped him compile impressive statistics.
Milton is a part of the Bulldogs’ senior class that went 50-4 and won two national titles. Milton’s biggest individual accolade is the Orange Bowl MVP in Georgia’s 63-3 win over Florida State.
The Bulldogs will still have a potent run game with Branson Robinson, Andrew Paul and Roderick Robinson II. They’ll also welcome incoming freshman Nate Frazier and top-ranked transfer Trevor Etienne.
We wish Kendall Milton success in the NFL. Fellow Georgia running back Daijun Edwards is also entering the NFL draft.