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UGA football’s underclassmen who’ve declared for NFL Draft

The Georgia Bulldogs are facing the Baylor Bears in the 2020 Sugar Bowl, but a number of UGA’s Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson won’t be playing

The Georgia Bulldogs are facing the Baylor Bears in the 2020 Sugar Bowl, but a number of UGA’s best players won’t be suiting up. Kirby Smart is motivating players to avoid last year’s result versus Texas.

Georgia’s Andrew Thomas, the sturdy left tackle, is skipping the game against Baylor as he prepares for the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas is projected to be a first round pick. He’s leaving Athens as a junior.

Isaiah Wilson, Georgia’s right tackle, is also skipping the Sugar Bowl in order to prepare for the NFL Draft. He’s heading to the NFL following his redshirt sophomore season. Wilson’s NFL Draft stock is not nearly as high as Thomas’s, but he’ll be selected.

So far, these are Georgia’s only underclassmen who have declared for the NFL. The rest are waiting until after the Sugar Bowl to make their decision.A number of underclassmen throughout the country have already reached their decisions.

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UGA’s Andrew Thomas declares for NFL, skipping 2020 Sugar Bowl

Georgia Bulldog star left tackle Andrew Thomas has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. He’ll skip the Sugar Bowl against the Baylor Bears.

Georgia Bulldog star left tackle Andrew Thomas has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas will additionally miss the 2020 Sugar Bowl in order to prepare for the NFL Draft. Thomas is projected to be a top-ten pick.

Thomas shared his decision and thanked Georgia fans:

Bulldog fans will miss Thomas, who is the best offensive lineman to come through Athens in quite some time. Thomas has been playing since he was a freshman and is an extremely talented player. His excellent feet and sturdy build make him a can’t-miss NFL Draft prospect.

Georgia will look to several lineman to help replace Thomas. Isaiah Wilson and Cade Mayes will have to step up in the Sugar Bowl against the Baylor Bears.

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