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.
Former #Titans first-round OT Isaiah Wilson has been suspended for the first 3 games of the 2023 NFL season. Wilson is currently a free agent. pic.twitter.com/SxkJ1mAH0l
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?
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.
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.
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.
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:
Comeback? Ex-#Titans 1st-round OT Isaiah Wilson is back in the NFL, signing a practice squad deal with the #Giants, sources tell me & @TomPelissero. A high-end talent who battled off-the-field issues that led to a trade from TEN & release from #Dolphins, he gets another chance.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a bomb touchdown pass to Van Jefferson in his Rams’ debut.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a bomb touchdown pass to Van Jefferson in his Rams’ debut. The Rams traded for Matthew Stafford to improve their deep passing.
Stafford, who played college football at the University of Georgia, played the first 12 seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. Stafford is a former No. 1 overall pick and has one of the strongest arms in the NFL.
The Los Angeles Rams traded two first-round picks, quarterback Jared Goff, and a third-round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford this offseason.
Now, the trade is already paying off for Los Angeles. Stafford rolled out on a play-action pass on his first drive for Los Angeles. He found a wide-open Van Jefferson for a 67-yard touchdown.
Here’s a look at Stafford’s first touchdown for the Rams:
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter has been named to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter has been named to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
Ledbetter began his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins. He signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent and made his first and only NFL appearance in 2019. The former UGA defensive end played in one game in 2019 before being placed on injured reserve. Ledbetter impressed with four total tackles and a half sack in his only career appearance.
Ledbetter missed the 2020 season with an injury.
The Dolphins cut Ledbetter on Aug. 31. Fortunately, Ledbetter has found a new NFL home and will have some great mentors in Arizona. The Cardinals have NFL veterans like Chandler Jones and J.J. Watt along the defensive front. Perhaps Jonathan Ledbetter can learn a thing or two from them.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter played in a lot of big games over his career at Georgia. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jonathan Ledbetter, who is from Tucker, Georgia, recorded 122 total tackles over his four season career (2015-2018) with the Georgia Bulldogs. Ledbetter is more of a run-stopper, but he did have 4.5 sacks in his career with UGA.
Jonathan Ledbetter fits well into Arizona’s defense as a 3-4 defensive end.
Former Georgia Bulldogs star defensive back J.R. Reed has made Los Angeles Rams roster.
Former Georgia Bulldogs star defensive back J.R. Reed has made Los Angeles Rams roster. Reed, a second-year safety, played in seven games for the Rams last season. He recorded a pair of tackles and played in the playoffs.
J.R. Reed will look to have a larger role for Los Angeles in 2021. For now, he is happy to make the Rams roster again.
Former UGA safety J.R. Reed did not get picked in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the moments following the draft. The Jaguars eventually cut Reed before the season. Later, he ended up in Los Angeles.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed is on one of the top defenses in the NFL. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
J.R. Reed was impressive at Georgia, but his injury history and lack of top-level athleticism contributed to him going undrafted.
In 2021, J.R. Reed is expected to have a special teams role for the Rams. He is a backup at safety behind projected starters Taylor Rapp and Jordan Fuller. The Rams don’t play many starters during the preseason.
Packers star WR Davante Adams praises former Georgia Bulldog DB and NFL rookie Eric Stokes
Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams dominated NFL cornerbacks last season. Adams caught 115 passes for 1,374 yards and scored 18 touchdowns in 2020.
Now, Davante Adams is praising Green Bay’s 2021 NFL draft first-round pick, Eric Stokes. Stokes attended the University of Georgia and intercepted four passes in 2020 before entering the NFL draft. Adams compares Stokes to Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander.
Jaire Alexander is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Alexander was recently rated as the No. 41 player in the entire league, so it is high praise to compare Stokes to Alexander.
The Green Bay Packers drafted Eric Stokes to complement Jaire Alexander. Packers fans saw their weakness at the No. 2 cornerback position exposed in the NFC Championship Game against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Eric Stokes was dominant in the SEC in 2020. Can he contribute in the NFL? Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
First-team All-Pro (2020) wide receiver Davante Adams certainly considers Eric Stokes to be a potential solution to Green Bay’s issues at the cornerback position behind Jaire Alexander.
“He’s the closest thing to Jaire (Alexander) as far as mentality and ability, from what I’ve seen so far. The kid is fast as hell. He can get beat and recover kind of like how Sam Shields would do,” said Adams.
NFL rookies can’t expect to win every battle against top wide receivers in the league, but Stokes’ ability to recover and contest a catch has stood out to Davante Adams. Adams additionally compared Stokes to former Green Bay cornerback Sam Shields, who helped the Packers win a Super Bowl and made a Pro Bowl.
Adams and Stokes have faced off several times in practice. Stokes has held his own a few times, which contributed to Adams’ respect for Stokes.
“I like what I see from him… he really can go,” claimed Adams.
Davante Adams on rookie Eric Stokes: "He's the closest thing to Jaire as far as mentality and ability from what I've seen so far. The kid is fast as hell. He can get beat and recover, kind of like how Sam Shields would do."
Former Georgia Bulldogs safety Richard LeCounte intercepts, deflects pass for Cleveland Browns
Former Georgia Bulldogs safety Richard LeCounte recorded an interception and deflected pass for the Cleveland Browns in his NFL preseason debut. LeCounte looks healthy and fast.
LeCounte was a ballhawk at Georgia and looks like he may continue that trend in the NFL. LeCounte fell in the 2021 NFL draft due to concerns about his health, but when LeCounte is healthy, he has a knack for making the big play.
LeCounte showed off his range at safety when he deflected a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars. LeCounte nearly intercepted Gardner Minshew on the play:
Wow. #Browns 5th Rd draft pick Richard LeCounte just made a play from the free safety position that I've never seen Sheldrick Redwine make in 2 years: pic.twitter.com/KqqUwgbdOT
If LeCounte keeps making plays like this, it will be hard for him not to see significant playing time for the Browns. Cleveland may have gotten one of the steals of the 2021 NFL draft.
LeCounte fell to the fifth round of the draft due to a motorcycle accident he was involved in during his time at Georgia. LeCounte missed most of Georgia’s bowl game and did not test well ahead of the draft.
Based on the tape, there were not close to 168 players better than Richard LeCounte in the 2021 NFL draft. LeCounte will use falling in the draft as motivation.
