The Georgia Bulldogs became the first university ever to have five defensive players selected in the first round of the NFL draft. In total, Georgia had 15 players taken in the 2022 NFL draft – another record. Of those 15, eight of them were members of Georgia’s legendary 2021 defensive unit that allowed only 10,.2 points per game.
With the draft in the rearview mirror and rookie minicamp set to begin, we are taking a look at which of the former Georgia defensive stars will have breakout rookie seasons.
Seven of the eight former defensive Dawgs that were selected have odds listed on Tipico Sportsbook to potentially win the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. We listed those players and their odds below.
Not included by Tipico is former UGA linebacker Channing Tindall, who was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the third round.