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Watch: Tennessee Titans’ draft call with Georgia LB Monty Rice

The Tennessee Titans selected former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. Here’s his draft call.

The Tennessee Titans selected former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft with the 92nd pick. Tennessee picked Rice after he had a stellar career at the University of Georgia.

Monty Rice grew up going to Tennessee Titans games, so he is especially excited to be joining the organization. Here’s a look at a couple of his trips to watch the Titans play.

Monty Rice is from Huntsville, Alabama, which is under two hours away from Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans are the closest NFL team to Rice’s hometown. Atlanta, Georgia, is over three hours away from Huntsville.

Rice had an incredible career playing at Georgia under head coach Kirby Smart, who raved about Rice’s time in Athens.  He has accounted for 219 total tackles, 2 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass deflections, and 3 forced fumbles through his Georgia career.

Monty Rice battled an injury throughout his final season at Georgia but should be ready to compete in the NFL. Monty Rice has speed, instincts, and is a run-stopper. Additionally, he is excellent at diagnosing run plays.

Tennessee general manager John Robinson and head coach Mike Vrabel an emotional and intriguing phone call with Monty Rice as they selected him in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Watch: Tennessee Titans’ draft call with Georgia LB Monty Rice

The Tennessee Titans selected former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. Here’s his draft call.

The Tennessee Titans selected former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft with the 92nd pick. Tennessee picked Rice after he had a stellar career at the University of Georgia.

Monty Rice grew up going to Tennessee Titans games, so he is especially excited to be joining the organization. Here’s a look at a couple of his trips to watch the Titans play.

Monty Rice is from Huntsville, Alabama, which is under two hours away from Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans are the closest NFL team to Rice’s hometown. Atlanta, Georgia, is over three hours away from Huntsville.

Rice had an incredible career playing at Georgia under head coach Kirby Smart, who raved about Rice’s time in Athens.  He has accounted for 219 total tackles, 2 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass deflections, and 3 forced fumbles through his Georgia career.

Monty Rice battled an injury throughout his final season at Georgia but should be ready to compete in the NFL. Monty Rice has speed, instincts, and is a run-stopper. Additionally, he is excellent at diagnosing run plays.

Tennessee general manager John Robinson and head coach Mike Vrabel an emotional and intriguing phone call with Monty Rice as they selected him in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Georgia LB Monty Rice drops highlight video ahead of NFL Draft

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice declared for the 2021 NFL draft this offseason. Here are his highlights.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice declared for the 2021 NFL draft this offseason. Now, the James Clemens High School product will look to impress NFL scouts and find an NFL home.

Rice leaves the University of Georgia with an impressive resume. He racked up 49 total tackles in 2020 and forced two fumbles in four seasons.

Rice finished the 2019 season as a second-team All-SEC performer. Rice recorded a team-best 89 tackles in 2019. He helped Georgia have the top run defense in the country in 2019.

Rice came to Athens as a low four-star or high three-star recruit depending on the recruiting service. Rice proved himself right away and was a big reason UGA didn’t allow a rushing touchdown in 2019. Overall, he was a key piece on some of the most impressive defenses in the country throughout his career.

Rice and Georgia’s defense held opposing teams to the lowest yards per carry average in the nation last season. Rice’s sound gap integrity and consistent tackling helped Georgia’s run defense be so efficient.

Here’s Monty Rice’s career highlights from his time at the University of Georgia:

Monty Rice’s highlights show off some of his top strengths: tackling in the open field, play recognition and his ability to force fumbles. He has the talent to play right away on early downs in the NFL.

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Final list of UGA football’s 2020 NFL Draft decisions

Numerous Georgia Bulldogs have decided to return to UGA or head to the NFL Draft including: Jake Fromm, D’Andre Swift, and more.

Veteran members of the Georgia Bulldogs have been contemplating a tough decision these past couple months: enter the 2020 NFL Draft or return to Athens for another season. Each player’s decision is their own choice, but it is always beneficial to a program when veteran players return for another shot at the College Football Playoffs.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm, right tackle Isaiah Wilson, left guard Solomon Kindley, running back D’Andre Swift, and left tackle Andrew Thomas have declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Nov 2, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as they beat the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field. UGA fans will miss Fromm, who went 3-0 in his career versus Florida. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia’s defense is getting a boost with the returns of cornerbacks Mark Webb, Eric Stokes, safety Richard LeCounte, linebacker Monty Rice, and defensive lineman Malik Herring.

On the other side of the football, offensive linemen Justin Shaffer and Ben Cleveland will be back. UGA’s offensive line has been purged by the NFL and a transfer.

College football players have until the 20th of January to determine if they wish to enter into the 2020 NFL Draft. Juniors and redshirt sophomores are the primary players contemplating their NFL decisions.

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Georgia will notably lose the following key seniors as well: kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, defensive tackle Michael Barnett, defensive lineman David Marshall, defensive lineman Tyler Clark, linebacker Tae Crowder, receiver Tyler Simmons, safety J.R. Reed, receiver Lawrence Cager, tight end Eli Wolf, tight end Charlie Woerner, and running back Brian Herrien. UGA is losing several other seniors, who didn’t play as much as this group.

Oct 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates with defensive back J.R. Reed (20) after intercepting a pass during the third quarter in a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Photo Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

Bulldog defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt has no public statement about his NFL decision, but it is assumed he’s coming back. Wyatt helped UGA not allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back in 2020.

Georgia’s offseason will have many ups and downs. The NFL Combine and Senior Bowl is next on the list for many of these UGA greats.

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List of UGA football’s 2020 NFL Draft decisions

Numerous Georgia Bulldogs are headed to the NFL Draft, including QB Jake Fromm. UGA is losing several lineman and lots of defenders.

It’s decision time for many of the veteran members of the Georgia Bulldogs: enter the 2020 NFL Draft or return to Athens for another season. Each player’s decision is their own choice, but it is always beneficial to a program when veteran players return for another shot at the College Football Playoffs.

So far, Georgia’s quarterback Jake Fromm, right tackle Isaiah Wilson, left guard Solomon Kindley, running back D’Andre Swift, and left tackle Andrew Thomas have declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Nov 2, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as they beat the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field. UGA fans will miss Fromm, who went 3-0 in his career versus Florida. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia’s defense is getting a boost with the returns of cornerbacks Mark Webb, Eric Stokes, safety Richard LeCounte, linebacker Monty Rice, and defensive lineman Malik Herring.

On the other side of the football, offensive lineman Justin Shaffer will be back. UGA’s offensive line has been purged by the NFL and a transfer.

College football players have until the 20th of January to determine if they wish to enter into the 2020 NFL Draft. Juniors and redshirt sophomores are the primary players contemplating their NFL decisions.

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Georgia will notably lose the following key seniors as well: kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, defensive tackle Michael Barnett, defensive lineman David Marshall, defensive lineman Tyler Clark, linebacker Tae Crowder, receiver Tyler Simmons, safety J.R. Reed, receiver Lawrence Cager, tight end Eli Wolf, tight end Charlie Woerner, and running back Brian Herrien. UGA is losing several other seniors, who didn’t play as much as this group.

Oct 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates with defensive back J.R. Reed (20) after intercepting a pass during the third quarter in a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Photo Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

The rest of UGA’s juniors and redshirt sophomores have yet to reach their decisions or are expected to return. Here’s the most important veteran player deciding on his NFL future:

DL Devonte Wyatt

For now, UGA is mostly finished with players entering the NFL Draft. Wyatt is anticipated to return. Georgia’s offseason will still have many ups and downs.

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Georgia football to get one more year from LB Monty Rice

Georgia football linebacker Monty Rice announced that he is staying at Georgia and skipping the NFL Draft

Georgia junior linebacker Monty Rice, one of the most underrated defenders in all of college football, has reached a decision on his future.

Today being Rice’s birthday, the star linebacker announced on Wednesday that he will be returning to Georgia for one final season, foregoing the NFL Draft.

Rice was Georgia’s leading tackler this season with 89 and made the AP All-SEC second team.

As a high school prospect out of Madison, Alabama, Rice was a 4-star player. He was ranked the 334th overall recruit in his class by 247Sports.

Rice joins fellow defenders cornerback Eric Stokes, safety Richard LeCounte and defensive lineman Malik Herring as players who are returning to Athens next season.

On offense, things have been going differently, however. Offensive linemen Andrew Thomas, Solomon Kindley and Isaiah Wilson have all declared for the draft, as well as running back D’Andre Swift.

With all the returning and incoming talent on Georgia’s defense, the dawgs could have an even better 2020 than they did in 2019.

The big one we are all waiting on is Jake Fromm, who has not announced a decision yet.

Tracking UGA football’s NFL Draft decisions

Georgia football’s QB Jake Fromm, LB Monty Rice, OL Solomon Kindley, and DL Devonte Wyatt are among the list of players considering the NFL.

It’s decision time for many of the veteran members of the Georgia Bulldogs: enter the 2020 NFL  Draft or return to Athens for another season. Each players decision is their own choice, but it is always beneficial to a program when veteran players return for another shot at the College Football Playoffs.

So far, Georgia’s right tackle Isaiah Wilson, running back D’Andre Swift, and left tackle Andrew Thomas have declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Kirby Smart and D’Andre Swift walk off the field after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies at Sanford Stadium. Swift’s last game in Athens was one of his best.  Photo courtesy of Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia’s defense is getting a boost with the returns of safety Richard LeCounte and defensive lineman Malik Herring.

College football players have until the 20th of January to determine if they wish to enter into the 2020 NFL Draft. Juniors and redshirt sophomores are the primary players contemplating their NFL decisions.

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Georgia will notably lose the following key seniors as well: kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, defensive tackle Michael Barnett, defensive lineman David Marshall, defensive lineman Tyler Clark, linebacker Tae Crowder, receiver Tyler Simmons, safety J.R. Reed, receiver Lawrence Cager, tight end Eli Wolf, tight end Charlie Woerner, and running back Brian Herrien. UGA is losing several other seniors, who didn’t play as much as this group.

Oct 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates with defensive back J.R. Reed (20) after intercepting a pass during the third quarter in a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Photo Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

The rest of UGA’s juniors and redshirt sophomores have yet to reach their decisions. Here’s the most important veteran players deciding on their NFL futures:

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