There were several former Georgia Bulldogs drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, and some of them will make their first regular season starts on Sunday, September 7th. We’ll take a look at all of them, their matchups, and the role they’ll have on the team.
Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Matchup: at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 PM ET)
Bowers was the most exciting player selected from UGA this past draft, and he ended up in a solid situation with the Las Vegas Raiders. With his workload and unique prowess as a pass-catching tight end for the Bulldogs, along with the somewhat underwhelming receiving core of the Raiders (besides Davante Adams), Bowers should see a ton of targets and compete for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Matchup: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 PM ET)
Bulldogs fans who worry about choosing to either see Brock Bowers or Ladd McConkey, have no fear: they play each other in their debuts. McConkey was taken by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round to address the departure of receivers Keenan Allen and Clemson-alum Mike Williams. McConkey’s route-running abilities and size make him an ideal slot receiver, but the Chargers are relatively thin at receiver due to losing Allen and Williams, so McConkey could spend ample time as a perimeter. He also has the strong-armed Justin Herbert throwing him the ball.
Kamari Lassiter, CB, Houston Texans
Matchup: at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 PM ET)
Lassiter was the first defensive player off the board, taken by the Texans in the second round. He slots in immediately as the second perimeter corner beside LSU-alum Derek Stingley Jr.. With his impressive training camp, there’s a ton of hype surrounding Lassiter, with some even naming him a dark-horse DPOY pick.