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Watch: Leo Chenal shows off vertical at Chiefs’ parade

Rookie linebacker Leo Chenal showed off his insane athletic ability by launching himself up the side of the Chiefs’ championship parade bus.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday and they had their championship parade Wednesday. Although there were many noteworthy moments, one former Badger caught the eyes of the internet.

Rookie linebacker Leo Chenal showed off his insane athletic ability by launching himself from the street up the side of the Chiefs’ championship parade bus. The bus is approximately 11 feet tall, a distance that Chenal made look miniscule.

The rookie finished his first campaign in the NFL with 41 tackles, including two sacks, while playing all 20 of the Chiefs’ regular season and postseason contests. He figures to be a large part of the team’s defensive recipe moving forward.

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Watch: Justyn Ross makes one-handed catch, impresses Patrick Mahomes

Justyn Ross is turning heads at Chiefs OTAs and is even catching the attention of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Former Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross is already catching the attention of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, Ross participated in rookie minicamp and is now at organized team activities (OTAs). Although most undrafted free agents fail to make the roster, many analysts believe Ross has an excellent chance to earn a spot on Kansas City’s final 53-man-roster.

Although the 6-foot-4 receiver was considered a first-round lock after an impressive freshman campaign, Ross ultimately went undrafted due to injury concerns. Along with a foot injury sustained last season, Ross also missed his entire junior season because of a congenital spinal fusion that required surgery. According to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, only four teams medically cleared Ross during the draft process.

Despite the injury concerns and some rust early on in camp, Ross has shown flashes of his skill, impressing Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and even Mahomes.

Here’s Ross’ one-handed catch during OTAs and Mahomes’ compliment toward the rookie.

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Twitter’s reaction to LB Leo Chenal being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

Twitter reacts to LB Leo Chenal being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs:

On Friday night, former Wisconsin Badger linebacker Leo Chenal was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 103rd overall pick.

Related: Chiefs select Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal at pick No. 103

Chenal was arguably one of the best linebackers in the country for the Badgers last season and was the highest-graded Wisconsin pass-rusher by Pro Football Focus since 2016. The AP Second-Team All-American recorded 96 total tackles, eight sacks and two forced fumbles in his final season with the Badgers.

Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to Leo Chenal joining the Kansas City Chiefs:

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Report: Georgia WR George Pickens visiting pair of Super Bowl contenders

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens is visiting the Packers and Chiefs ahead of the draft

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens is one of the top prospects in the 2022 NFL draft. Pickens is healthy after tearing his ACL ahead of the 2021 college football season.

The former Hoover High School star has elite ball skills and proved his speed at the 2022 NFL combine. George Pickens is visiting numerous NFL teams ahead of the draft.

Notably, Pickens is expected to visit with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 6 and the Green Bay Packers on April 7. The Chiefs and Packers are both Super Bowl contenders with superstar quarterbacks that are in the market for a wide receiver.

Kansas City traded star receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins and are looking to draft a receiver early. The Chiefs have the No. 29 and No. 30 picks of the first round. If Kansas City wants to draft George Pickens, then they should target him with one of those selections. Pickens will likely be gone before pick No. 50, which is their next selection.

George Pickens is currently ranked as the No. 7 wide receiver in the 2022 draft. The former Georgia star is ranked similarly to receivers like Ohio State’s Chris Olave, North Dakota State’s Christian Watson, Penn State’s Jahan Dotson, and Western Michigan’s Skyy Moore.

The Green Bay Packers are in a similar situation to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers traded their top receiver, Davante Adams, to the Oakland Raiders. Green Bay will have a chance to select Pickens with pick No. 22 or No. 28.

Aaron Rodger or Patrick Mahomes throwing to George Pickens would be a treat to watch on Sundays.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Pickens’ visits to the Chiefs and Packers:

Watch: Mecole Hardman hype video ahead of Super Bowl

Former Georgia Bulldogs receiver Mecole Hardman will look to win a second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in his second NFL season.

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will have a chance to win a second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in his second NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the first NFL team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since Tom Brady and the 2003-2004 New England Patriots.

If Hardman can win another Super Bowl, then his Chiefs’ rookie class (2019) will be the first rookie class since the 2003 New England Patriots’ rookie class to open their careers with consecutive Super Bowl titles (with the team that drafted them).

Mecole Hardman and fellow teammates like practice squad defensive tackle Tyler Clark and injured defensive back DeAndre Baker are the three Georgia Bulldogs who could all earn Super Bowl rings this year.

Watch this hype video of Mecole Hardman ahead of Super Bowl LV:

Mecole Hardman played well for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills after he muffed a punt. The speedster out of the University of Georgia could make a game-changing explosive play in the Super Bowl.

Hardman is expected play a key role in the Super Bowl as the Chiefs’ No. 3 receiver. Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will draw attention from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense and as a result Mecole Hardman should receive a lot of one-on-one coverage. Kelce and Hill have been unstoppable in the NFL Playoffs, so slowing them down is easier said than done.

Tom Brady and the Bucs should provide elite competition for the Chiefs, who are 16-1 when their starters play this season. Tampa Bay has no former Georgia Bulldogs on their roster for the big game. Tampa Bay is the first team to host a Super Bowl in their home stadium.

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Former Georgia Bulldog Mecole Hardman is playing in another Super Bowl

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will have a chance to win a second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will have a chance to win a second Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Hardman, along with practice squad defensive tackle Tyler Clark and injured defensive back DeAndre Baker are the three Georgia Bulldogs who could all earn Super Bowl rings this year.

Mecole Hardman played well for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game after he muffed a punt in the first quarter. He quickly made up for it with a 50 yard run play and then a touchdown reception.

Here’s Hardman’s touchdown, which cut the Buffalo Bills’Ā  early lead to two points:

The Kansas City Chiefs went on to defeat Buffalo 38-24.

Hardman will play a key role in the Super Bowl as the Chiefs’ No. 3 receiver. Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will draw a bunch of attention from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense and Hardman should receive a lot of one-on-one coverage.

Kelce and Hill have been unstoppable in the NFL Playoffs, so slowing them down is easier said than done. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will look to win back-to-back Super Bowls.

Tom Brady and the Bucs should provide some significant competition for the Chiefs, who are 16-1 when their starters play this year. Tampa Bay has no former Georgia Bulldogs on their roster at the moment. Tampa Bay is the first team to host a Super Bowl in their home stadium.

Mecole Hardman’s reaction to his muffed punt was priceless. Georgia fans and Chiefs fans were glad to see him bounce back later.

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Report: Patriots RB Sony Michel placed on IR

Former Georgia Bulldogs running back and current New England Patriots RB Sony Michel may be placed on Injured Reserve with a quad injury.

Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel has been placed on Injured Reserve with a quad injury. Michel is a key player for the New England Patriots. In fact, he had his first 100 yard game of the season last week against the Oakland Raiders.

The IR this season is only three weeks long, so teams have more flexibility than in previous seasons. Fortunately for Michel, the injury is not expected to be season-ending.

Michel was already expected to miss tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris is expected to play tonight after missing several games to start the NFL season. Harris should assume some of Michel’s carries.

Rex Burkhead, J.J. Taylor, and James White will takeover some of Michel’s additional carries in his absence. The Patriots will be without Cam Newton when they face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news of Michel’s quad injury:

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UGA rookie headed to Super Bowl for second straight season

Georgia’s Mecole Hardman is headed to play in the Super Bowl. Hardman and the Kansas City Chiefs ended a fifty year Super Bowl drought.

Georgia’s Mecole Hardman is headed to play in the Super Bowl. Hardman and the Kansas City Chiefs ended a fifty year Super Bowl drought with their 35-24 win in the AFC Championship over the Tennessee Titans.

Mecole Hardman drew a key pass interference penalty to help ice the AFC Championship. Now, he’ll be playing in the Super Bowl instead of the Pro Bowl. Not a bad season for an NFL rookie.

Hardman, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs will face their toughest test to date: the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers don’t feature any former Georgia Bulldogs on their roster. The Super Bowl is expected to be a great one.

The 49ers have an elite defensive line that is capable of wrecking a game. Mecole Hardman, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce and the explosive Chief offense will make big plays, but will their offensive line be able to protect Patrick Mahomes enough to develop plays?

Last season, the Super Bowl was a battle of UGA running backs: Todd Gurley versus Sony Michel. Michel won the battle as a rookie, but didn’t make it back their this season. Hardman is the second consecutive rookie from UGA to play in the Super Bowl.

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