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Former Georgia star is the NFL’s highest-graded rookie

Former Georgia football defensive lineman has the highest PFF grade of any rookie in the NFL

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter is making waves with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. In fact, Carter has Pro Football Focus’ highest-grade of any rookie in the NFL through first 13 weeks of the season. Carter has a grade of 89.9.

Carter has made an instant impact for Philadelphia as a rookie. Carter has 4.0 sacks and 26 total tackles after Week 13. The Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 10-2.

Carter, who was once considered the top prospect in the draft, slid in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. It worked out well for Carter, who was the No. 9 pick of the draft. He found a perfect fit with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have several of Carter’s former Georgia Bulldog teammates and one of the best pass rushes in the NFL.

Carter will go down as one of the steals of the 2023 NFL draft if he keeps up this level of play.

Georgia football fans should watch the Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on Dec. 10 at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Eagles and Cowboys are battling for NFC East supremacy.

Former Georgia Bulldog is the NFL’s highest-graded interior defender

Former Georgia football defensive lineman has the highest PFF grade of any interior defender after four weeks

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter is off to an excellent start to his NFL career. Carter, a rookie, plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, who are 4-0 to start the NFL season.

Carter is partially responsible for the Eagles’ hot start to the year. The former Georgia Bulldog has Pro Football Focus’ highest-grade of any interior defender in the NFL. Carter has a grade of 92.2.

It is extremely impressive that Jalen Carter is already so impactful as a rookie. Carter has a higher PFF grade than Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald and other elite interior defenders.

Carter, who was once considered the top prospect in the draft, slid in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. It worked out well for Carter. He found a perfect fit with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have several of Carter’s former Georgia Bulldog teammates and one of the best pass rushes in the NFL.

Jalen Carter will end up going down as one of the steals of the 2023 NFL draft if he keeps up this level of play. The standout Eagles’ rookie has eight tackles, two forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks through his first four career NFL games.

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Georgia football fans should watch the Eagles play the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 8 at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Eagles and Rams have nine former Georgia Bulldogs that could be playing in that contest. Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett will no be eligible to return for the Eagles-Rams game.

Former Georgia Bulldog named NFL’s highest-graded rookie in Week 1

Former UGA football defensive lineman receives PFF’s highest Week 1 grade of any rookie

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter was an absolute menace in Week 1 of the NFL season. Carter, a rookie on the Philadelphia Eagles, recorded eight pressures and one sack against the New England Patriots.

As a result, Carter was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded NFL rookie in Week 1. Carter had a grade of 92.1.

Carter slid in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. However, he found a perfect home with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have several of Carter’s former Georgia Bulldog teammates and one of the fiercest pass rushes in the NFL.

Carter played a big role in Philadelphia’s 25-20 road win over the New England Patriots. Georgia football fans can watch the Eagles on Sept. 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET when they play host to the Minnesota Vikings.

Jalen Carter will end up going down as one of the steals of the 2023 NFL draft if he keeps up this level of play.

Photos: Georgia Bulldogs on the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have six Georgia Bulldogs on their roster. The Eagles have acquired all six former Dawgs over the past two years.

The Philadelphia Eagles have an NFL-high six Georgia Bulldogs on their roster. Philadelphia won the NFC title during the 2022 NFL season and is looking to return to the Super Bowl in 2023.

The Eagles have been quick to acquire former Georgia Bulldogs over the past two offseasons. In fact, Philadelphia has drafted five Georgia Bulldogs over the past two NFL drafts. Additionally, the Eagles traded for former Georgia star running back D’Andre Swift in the 2023 NFL offseason.

Georgia fans are certainly rooting for the Eagles in 2023.

Who are all six Georgia Bulldogs on the Philadelphia Eagles?

WATCH: Cameron Dicker makes his first NFL field goal

Dicker the Kicker makes his first NFL kick during Red River weekend.

Cameron Dicker made his first NFL kick on Sunday. The former Texas star connected on a 42-yard field goal to put the Philadelphia Eagles up 17-10.

Dicker recently was signed by Philadelphia after not finding a permanent home for the season. It’s only fitting the former Texas kicker would make his first NFL kick on the same weekend as Texas’ annual game with Oklahoma.

Dicker immortalized himself in Red River lore with his game-winning kick in the 2018 Red River Shootout. Gus Johnson’s famous call made him synonymous with elite kicking ability. Johnson announced Cameron to the world as Dicker the Kicker as he kicked the Sooners into defeat.

Heading into the season, Texas had concerns about whether or not it could perform without the former Longhorn’s consistent kicking ability. It appears things are working out for Dicker and Texas as Bert Auburn has had a good season.

The Longhorn legend figures to have many more meaningful opportunities as the Eagles push for a playoff berth.

Former Husker center continues to have impressive preseason

Another impressive preseason outing for the rookie.

A former Husker offensive lineman continues to impress in his first fall camp in the National Football League. Center Cam Jurgens made another big impression on scouts, coaches, fans, and teammates alike with his performance against the Cleveland Browns over the weekend. This isn’t the first time the Beatrice, Nebraska native gave Eagles nation something to be excited about, as his debut against the New York Jets gave fans a reason to look forward to the future.

Current All-Pro Eagles Center Jason Kelce has been singing Jurgens’s praises throughout camp and played a crucial role in getting the Husker center to Philidelphia. Kelce told the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Josh Tolentino that he helped evaluate Jurgens during pre-draft evaluations. He told Tolentino,

“I’m pretty excited about the kid, I liked him a lot. I like his tools. I like his mentality. I think I’ve looked at a few guys the past couple of years when they’ve asked my opinions. He’s here obviously because [offensive line coach] Jeff Stoutland and Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni, all these people, watched his tape and really believe in him. I think, although he does have a lot of similar traits to me, he’s going to be his own player, and I’m looking forward to helping out any of these young guys, in particular Cam.”

The Eagle’s following preseason action is Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Below is a collection of media and scout evaluations of Jurgens’s plays against Cleveland over the weekend.

Baltimore Ravens workout former UGA football RB

Baltimore Ravens workout former UGA football RB Elijah Holyfield following several injuries at the position

Baltimore Ravens are working out former Georgia football running back Elijah Holyfield. The Ravens desperately need help at running back. Baltimore’s Justice Hill just tore his Achilles. The Ravens are already without starting running back J.K. Dobbins, who tore his ACL and is out for the season.

Baltimore is additionally working out NFL veterans Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman. The current projected starting back for the Ravens is Gus Edwards.

The Ravens previously worked out former Georgia Bulldog Todd Gurley this summer.

The Philadelphia Eagles cut Elijah Holyfield on Aug. 29 ahead of the NFL roster cut deadline. The former Georgia Bulldogs running back spent time with their practice squad last season and appeared on their active roster.

Holyfield played college football for three seasons at the University of Georgia. Holyfield went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers. He made the Panthers practice squad in 2019 and then later signed with the Eagles.

Elijah Holyfield is the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield. He’s still looking to carve out a significant NFL career.

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Report: Alabama is targeting Jay Valai as cornerbacks coach

Jay Valai could be off to his fourth job in the past month. According to AL.com, Alabama is expected to hire Valai to be their CB coach.

Since the moment Jay Valai was not retained by Steve Sarkisian, the former Texas cornerbacks coach has been on the move. First, he was hired by the University of Houston for the same position. Only 12 days later, it was reported that he would be accepting a coaching role with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Now, Valai could be off to his fourth different job within the past month.

According to Matt Zenitz of AL.com, Alabama is targeting and expected to hire Valai to be their cornerbacks coach. He will be replacing Karl Scott, who recently accepted the defensive backs position with the Minnesota Vikings.

Getting back in the college ranks will help Valai do what he is best at — recruiting. During his time in Austin, the cornerbacks coach was credited with landing five prospects, including J.D. Coffey, Ishmael Ibraheem (both 2021 class), and Jaylon Guilbeau (2022 class).

If Valai does accept the position in Tuscaloosa, it will be another coaching switch between the two programs this offseason. When Sarkisian was hired, A.J. Milwee, Jeff Banks, and Kyle Flood came to Texas from Alabama.

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Philadelphia Eagles sign Elijah Holyfield to practice squad

The former Georgia Bulldogs running back has now signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

The Philadelphia Eagles cut Elijah Holyfield before the NFL roster deadline. The former Georgia Bulldogs running back has now signed with their practice squad.

Eagles running backs Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Corey Clement made the roster over Holyfield. Holyfield will have to be patient on the practice squad. Injuries at the running back position are quite common and with additional players possibly missing time with COVID-19, Holyfield may get his shot.

Holyfield played college football for three seasons at the University of Georgia. He is in his second year in the NFL, but hasn’t seen much playing time. He has zero career NFL carries in stints with both the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Holyfield was undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers. Much like this season, he made their practice squad after being cut last year and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 31, 2019 after his contract with the Panthers expired.

Now, per Thomas Petersen, Holyfield will be on his next NFL practice squad. Holyfield impressed in training camp.

Elijah Holyfield is the son of legendary boxer Evander Holyfield.

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Report: Eagles bring in former UGA OT for tryout

The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in former Georgia Bulldog offensive lineman Cordy Glenn for a tryout.

The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in former Georgia Bulldog offensive lineman Cordy Glenn for a tryout. The Eagles are thin along the offensive line following injuries to offensive linemen Andre Dillard (right bicep, out for 2020 season) and Brandon Brooks (torn Achilles, out for 2020 season).

Cordy Glenn was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of the University of Georgia. He played for several seasons as an offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills then traded him to the Bengals, where he played both tackle and guard. The Bengals released Glenn this March.

Will Glenn play tackle or guard if he plays for the Eagles or makes their roster? That remains to be seen. Jason Peters would be the logical starter for the Eagles at left tackle, but he reportedly wants a pay raise to play the position.