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UGA ranked among SEC’s top offensive lines

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to have one of the top offensive lines in the SEC next season.

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to have one of the top offensive lines in the SEC next season. Georgia lost a lot of talent along the offensive front in the 2020 NFL Draft. Georgia’s Andrew Thomas and Isaiah Wilson both ended up as first round picks. Additionally, Solomon Kindley was selected as the 111th pick of the Draft.

That’s not all that the University of Georgia offensive front has endured this offseason. The Dawgs also lost offensive line coach Sam Pittman, who is now the head coach at Arkansas. Georgia lost Cade Mays to the transfer portal as well. Mays is now a key lineman for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Despite all the loses, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are reloading along the offensive trenches. Smart found an elite offensive line coach in Matt Luke, the former head coach at Ole Miss. Georgia’s interior line returns Ben Cleveland, a well-seasoned veteran, elite center Trey Hill, and Justin Shaffer.

Things will get interesting at offensive tackle, where some elite 2020 recruits (Broderick Jones and Tate Ratledge) will compete with Xavier Truss, Warren McClendon, and Jamaree Salyer for playing time. Despite the rebuild, ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic ranked Georgia’s offensive front among the best in the SEC:

Will Georgia’s reconstructed offensive line be able to compete with the likes of Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida? The Dawgs face off against each of the top offensive lines next season.

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Several Georgia Bulldogs go in seven round NFL Mock Draft

University of Georgia football standouts Jake Fromm, D’Andre Swift, Andrew Thomas, and more find new homes in this CBS NFL mock draft.

The Georgia Bulldogs sent ten players to the 2020 NFL Combine. Will all of them get drafted? Probably not. Regardless, each former University of Georgia standout will get a shot to make an NFL roster.

According to CBS’s seven round NFL mock draft, seven Georgia Bulldogs will be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Looking at UGA’s recent draft history under head coach Kirby Smart, seven selections in right in line with what Georgia did in 2019’s seven draft picks and 2018’s six picks.

Georgia’s recent NFL Draft success is an uptick from the 2017 NFL Draft, where Isaiah McKenzie was the only Bulldog selected. So where are Georgia’s players projected to go in 2020?

First Round

11th Overall Selection: New York Jets

Offensive Tackle Andrew Thomas– Thomas is rated as the 15th overall player in the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s ranked behind three other tackles.

Second Round

61st Overall Selection: Tennessee Titans

Offensive Tackle Isaiah Wilson– Wilson has the size to compete with the best in the NFL. He’d be joining one of the elite NFL offensive fronts in Nashville. Georgia great Ben Jones leads the Tennessee line from the center position.

December 8, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum.  Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

63rd Overall Selection: Kansas City Chiefs

Running Back D’Andre Swift– The defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs reunite Swift with his former UGA teammate Mecole Hardman. This would be an ideal situation for Swift.

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Who is Solomon Kindley’s NFL player comparison?

Georgia Bulldogs left guard Solomon Kindley is rated as one of the top guards in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia Bulldogs left guard Solomon Kindley is rated as one of the top guards in the 2020 NFL Draft. Kindley has been compared to a former Arkansas Razorback ahead of the NFL Draft.

NFL.com compares Kindley to former Oakland Raider guard Denver Kirkland. Georgia Bulldog fans may recognize Kirkland from his days with the Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC:

Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Denver Kirkland (55) during the game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Mississippi 30-0. Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Who is Denver Kirkland?

Denver Kirkland was undrafted during the 2016 NFL Draft. He played several games for the Oakland Raiders during his rookie season, but ended up on IR during his second season. Following his injury, he spent time between Oakland and Arizona’s practice squads.

Georgia Bulldogs fans should expect for Kindley to find more success at the NFL level than Kirkland. For one thing, Kindley is projected to go much higher than Kirkland, who went undrafted.

Kirkland is 6-4 and weighs 340 pounds, which matches the size of Kindley.

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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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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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