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Former Georgia Bulldog inks rookie NFL contract

Former Georgia Bulldog inks rookie NFL contract

Former Georgia football linebacker Monty Rice has signed his rookie deal with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.

Rice was drafted by the Titans with the No. 92 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after a productive career in Athens.

Check out the moment he found out he was a pro here:

Last season as a senior, Rice was a finalist for 2020 Butkus Award, which recognizes the nation’s best linebacker and was named All-SEC First Team by the Associated Press, while garnering All-America Second Team honors by The Athletic. The Huntsville, Ala., native finished the shortened season with 49 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovered for a touchdown, 5 quarterback hurries and a pass breakup in nine games.

The former four-star recruit out of the 2017 recruiting class wrapped up his Georgia career totaling 49 games played with 219 tackles from the inside linebacker spot.

Rice will compete with former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans and fellow rookie Jan Johnson for reps at inside linebacker for a stout Tennessee defense.

 

 

 

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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Monty Rice declares for 2021 NFL Draft, will skip Peach Bowl

Georgia football ILB Monty Rice has officially entered the 2021 NFL Draft, opting out of the 2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Years Day.

Georgia will be without their star inside linebacker and leader of the Dawgs defense come January 1st.   Monty Rice has officially declared for the 2021 NFL Draft, announcing that he will be missing the 2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the undefeated No. 8 Cincinnati Bearcats.

Rice made his announcement via Twitter with a heartfelt thank you to his family, coaches, teammates and fans.

Rice had an incredible career playing for head coach Kirby Smart in Athens.  He has accounted for 219 total tackles (115 solo), 2 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one touchdown.

Rice’s electricity on the defensive side of the ball has truly been amazing to watch over the past four years.  He was a special one, and will be missed dearly by all of Dawg Nation.  Thank you Monty, and best of luck in the next chapter of your football career.

Georgia football player card: LB Monty Rice

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice finished the 2019 season as a second team All-SEC performer

Monty Rice, Linebacker (No. 32):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 235 pounds

Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama

High School: James Clemens High School

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice finished the 2019 season as a second team All-SEC performer. Rice racked up a team best 89 tackles last season. He helped Georgia have the top run defense in the country in 2019.

Rice will start at inside linebacker for Georgia next season. He’s a solid NFL Draft prospect and surprised some when he decided to return to Athens. Rice has only missed five games in his career.

He came to Athens as a lowly rated four-star or three-star recruit depending on the recruiting service. Rice was a big reason UGA didn’t allow a rushing touchdown last season:

Rice will lead an elite defense once again in 2020. Georgia returns key players at every level of the defense. Dan Lanning and the Bulldog defense will be the strength of the team.

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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.