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Social media thrilled after Brock Bowers’ first career touchdown

Former Georgia football star Brock Bowers makes more history, scores a long touchdown in his first career NFL TD!

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers is off to a strong start in his NFL career. The Las Vegas Raiders rookie scored a 57-yard touchdown in his first career NFL touchdown.

The Raiders are looking smart for drafting Bowers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Bowers has 20 receptions and 216 receiving yards entering Week 5. He is already one of the most productive tight ends in the NFL and is set to see increased targets with Las Vegas wide receiver Davante Adams seeking a trade.

The Georgia rookie showed elite body control and his yard after the catch ability on his touchdown. It did not take the Raiders tight end long to reach full speed. Bowers’ touchdown put the Raiders up 7-0 against the Denver Broncos.

Bowers has the most receiving yardage (265 yards after his touchdown) of any Raiders tight end through five games.

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Former Georgia Bulldog signs with the Chicago Bears

Former UGA, Michigan State cornerback has signed with the Chicago Bears’ practice squad

Former Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Ameer Speed, who transferred to Michigan State as a senior, has signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.

Speed played in 13 NFL games as a rookie during the 2023 season and recorded nine total tackles. In 2023, Speed played with both the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts.

Speed played at Georgia from 2017 to 2021 during his college career. He recorded 25 tackles during his time with Georgia. Speed started at times at UGA, but he was usually not an every down player.

At Michigan State, Speed saw much more action. He recorded 62 total tackles in the 2022 season with the Spartans.

The New England Patriots drafted Speed with the 214th pick (sixth round) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Every former Georgia football player on the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have an six former Georgia Bulldogs (most in the NFL) on their roster for the 2024 NFL season

The Philadelphia Eagles have the most Georgia Bulldogs on their roster of any team in the NFL for a second consecutive season. The Eagles have invested a significant amount of NFL draft capital on former Georgia Bulldogs. Philadelphia spent recent first round picks on Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Nolan Smith.

The Eagles have five former Georgia Bulldogs on their active roster and one former Dawg on their practice squad. Many Georgia fans have a soft spot for Philadelphia due to the Eagles’ penchant for drafting Bulldogs.

Philadelphia is coming off a playoff appearance and should be a contender again in 2024. The Eagles rely on several Georgia Bulldogs on their defense.

Who are all six Georgia Bulldogs on the Eagles?

Defensive lineman Jalen Carter

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The Eagles selected Jalen Carter with the No. 9 selection of the 2023 NFL draft. Carter and his former teammate, Jordan Davis, wreck havoc along Philadelphia’s defensive interior. Carter recorded 33 tackles and six sacks during his rookie season with the Eagles.

Defensive lineman Jordan Davis

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Philadelphia drafted Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Davis recorded 45 tackles and 2.5 sacks during the 2023 season with Philadelphia.

Edge rusher Nolan Smith

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The Eagles drafted Nolan Smith with the No. 30 pick of the 2023 NFL draft. Last season, Smith recorded 18 tackles and one sack in limited playing time. He’s anticipated to have a much larger role in 2024.

Cornerback Kelee Ringo

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Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo fell to the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft. Ringo has the tools to be a starting defensive back in the NFL. Ringo totaled 22 tackles and one interception during his rookie season with the Eagles.

Linebacker Nakobe Dean

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Philadelphia drafted Nakobe Dean with the No. 83 pick of the 2022 NFL draft. Dean has held a small role during his first two NFL seasons, but should see more playing time in 2024 and is a potential starter. He recorded 30 tackles and half of a sack in 2023..

Wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint

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Former wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. Rosemy-Jacksaint signed with the Washington Commanders after the draft, but failed to make the Commanders’ 53-man roster. Now, he is on the the Eagles’ practice squad.

Former Georgia Bulldog running back signs with Bengals’ practice squad

Former Georgia Bulldog running back signs with a top Super Bowl contender.

Former Georgia Bulldog Kendall Milton was a victim of final NFL roster cuts, but the two-time national champion has latched onto another team relatively quickly. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad.

He didn’t receive a phone call during the 2024 NFL draft, but he did get one from the Philadelphia Eagles afterward to sign a rather lucrative contract as an undrafted free agent for the squad. On a team full of several Bulldogs, it looked like Milton would be a critical part of the culture on this team.

Unfortunately, with Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell already solidified as the first two backs, it was an uphill battle for Milton. He lost the third running back spot to former Clemson running back Will Shipley.

Now with Cincinnati, a team that has more unproven running backs, Chase Brown and Zach Moss, Milton could see himself making his NFL debut if injuries strike Brown or Moss. His style of downhill running would be super effective in goal-line chances, and with a line featuring first-round pick Amarius Mims, also a former Bulldog, UGA fans are very excited for that prospect.

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb to begin season on PUP

Nick Chubb gets placed on PUP list, giving him more time to recover from an injury.

The Cleveland Browns have decided to put former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb on the physically unable to perform list (PUP), meaning he will be out for the first four weeks. This was widely expected to happen, and now Chubb will have extra time to recover from his knee injuries.

He is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL he suffered in Week 2 of the 2023 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appeared he was doing well in the recovering process, but it seemed like a pipe dream that he would start Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.

With this move, he’ll have more time to recover and get back to his peak form, which will be necessary with his pending free agency in 2025. Cleveland Browns fans and Bulldog fans will have to wait until at least Week 5 to see him start against the Washington Commanders, which could be a blessing for Chubb considering that Washington’s defense was ranked 26th in yards per attempt allowed last season.

Former Georgia OL suspended three NFL games

Former standout Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson is hoping to gain traction in the NFL

Former standout Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson is an NFL free agent. Wilson is now facing a three-game suspension.

Wilson last played on the New York Giants’ practice squad in 2021. He was released in January 2022.

Wilson began his career with the Tennessee Titans, but off-the-field issues caused the Titans to trade Wilson to the Miami Dolphins. Later, Miami released Wilson.

Wilson still has a lot of talent. He was the No. 29 selection of the 2020 NFL draft, but Wilson must be more consistent if he wants to succeed in the NFL.

Wilson played for Georgia from 2017-2019.

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How are Georgia’s first-round rookies performing?

How are Georgia’s five NFL first-round draft picks performing in their respective rookie seasons?

The Georgia Bulldogs had a record-setting 2022 NFL draft. Five Georgia defenders were selected in the first round of the draft, which is a NFL record (for one college in one year).

The Bulldogs set the all-time record for most players selected in a seven-round NFL draft with 15. How are Georgia’s five NFL first-round picks performing in their respective rookie seasons?

Georgia football among top schools at producing NFL draft picks

Here’s the programs who produce the most NFL talent:

Georgia football is one of the top college programs in the entire country. Yes, the Bulldogs are national champions, but their reach extends beyond the collegiate level.

Since 2000, Georgia has produced the 5th most NFL draft picks.

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The Bulldogs could move up the list this spring as the Dawgs have 14 players invited to this year’s combine, opening the door to possibly break the school record of nine drafted Bulldogs, which was set last year.

Mock drafts by NFL analyst may vary, but most have Georgia’s Travon Walker, Nakobe Dean, Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt as first round prospects.

Derion Kendrick, Jamaree Salyer, Justin Shaffer, Channing Tindall, James Cook and Zamir White are all in line to hear their name called early.

The combine will be held March 1-7 and the draft will kickoff April 28 and run through the 30th.

 

New York Giants cut former Georgia OL

The New York Giants have cut former standout Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson.

The New York Giants have cut former standout Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson. Wilson was on New York’s practice squad. Wilson, a former first-round pick, is finishing his second season in the NFL.

Wilson played alongside several former Georgia Bulldog teammates in New York including: Lorenzo Carter, Jake Fromm, Azeez Ojulari, Andrew Thomas, and Tae Crowder.

Isaiah Wilson began his career with the Tennessee Titans, but off-the-field issues caused the Titans to trade Wilson to the Miami Dolphins. Later, Miami released Wilson.

Isaiah Wilson still has a lot of talent. He was the No. 29 selection of the 2020 NFL draft, but Wilson must be more consistent if he wants to excel in the NFL.

The Giants signed Isaiah Wilson to their practice squad on Sept. 29. The NFL is allowing larger practice squads this season. New York has issues along their offensive line and a large support system for Wilson, so it made sense to bring in the former first-round pick.

The New York Giants reported the news:

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Former Georgia Bulldog gets new NFL opportunity

Former standout Georgia Bulldog offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson is getting another NFL opportunity with the New York Giants.

Former standout Georgia Bulldog offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson is getting another NFL opportunity with the New York Giants. Wilson, a former first-round pick, is entering his second season in the NFL.

Isaiah Wilson began his career with the Tennessee Titans, but off-the-field issues caused the Titans to trade Wilson to the Miami Dolphins. Later, Miami released Wilson.

Now, Wilson will look to lean on former Georgia Bulldog teammates in New York. Wilson should have a significant support system with the Giants, who have four of Wilson’s former UGA teammates: Lorenzo Carter, Azeez Ojulari, Andrew Thomas, and Tae Crowder.

Isaiah Wilson still has a lot of talent. He was the No. 29 selection of the 2020 NFL draft, but Wilson must balance his life better like he did at Georgia.

The Giants signed Isaiah Wilson to their practice squad on Sept. 29. The NFL is allowing larger practice squads in 2021 and New York has issues along their offensive line, so it makes sense to bring in Wilson.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news:

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