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Georgia’s Nolan Smith selected in first-round of 2023 NFL draft

The Eagles take another Georgia defender, this time edge rusher Nolan Smith at No. 30 overall…

Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith was selected at No. 30 overall in the first-round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, joining former teammate Jalen Carter, who was taken by the Eagles at Pick No. 9.

Smith and Carter are the second pair of Bulldogs to head to Philadelphia off of the record-breaking 2021 Georgia defense following Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean, who were drafted in 2022.

Smith was the unquestioned defensive leader during the Bulldogs back-to back national championship seasons.

The Savannah, Ga., native had 18 tackles and led the team with three sacks and 16 quarterback hurries before suffering a season ending torn pectoral versus Florida.

Smith wowed teams at the 2023 NFL combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 236 pounds.

 

That currently makes eight Georgia Bulldogs taken in the last two NFL drafts combined.

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Twitter reacts: Georgia OT Broderick Jones heads to Pittsburgh in 2023 NFL draft

Twitter is reacting to Georgia OT Broderick Jones becoming a Pittsburgh Steeler…

Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones was selected at No. 14 overall in the first-round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who traded-up for the selection.

Steelers faithful and Bulldog nation went to Twitter to give their take on the selection.

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Twitter reacts: Georgia’s Jalen Carter drops to No. 9 overall in 2023 NFL draft

Twitter reacts to Jalen Carter’s drop to No. 9…

Georgia football defensive lineman Jalen Carter was widely considered one of the top players in the 2023 NFL draft, but found himself without a home until the Philadelphia Eagles selected him with the No. 9 overall pick.

Football fans went Twitter to give their take after watching Carter drop to the ninth pick.

 

Georgia’s Broderick Jones selected in first-round of 2023 NFL draft

Georgia’s Broderick Jones goes No. 14 overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL draft

Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones was selected at No. 14 overall in the first-round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who traded-up for the selection.

The 2022 All-SEC left tackle is coming off of a dominant season for the Bulldogs in which he did not allow a single sack.

Jones, who declared for the NFL after only his redshirt sophomore season, was one of the most impressive offensive lineman at the 2023 NFL combine.

Jones clocked a 4.97 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 311 pounds, the fastest of any offensive lineman.

Jones will join former teammate and 2022 draft pick George Pickens in Pittsburgh.

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Georgia DL Jalen Carter selected in first-round of 2023 NFL draft

Jalen Carter goes No. 9 overall to the in the first-round of the 2023 NFL draft…

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter was selected at No. 9 in the first-round of 2023 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Carter is coming off an All-American season for the Bulldogs as an anchor on the defensive line, racking up 32 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior.

The 6-foot-3, 300 pound Apopka, Florida, native is widely considered one of the most talented prospects in the entire draft and is poised to contribute right away in Philadelphia, where he joins former UGA teammates and 2022 draft picks Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean.

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Several teams are considering trading up as high as No. 3 for Georgia’s Jalen Carter

Several NFL teams are considering trading up for Jalen Carter, per Jordan Shultz…

Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter may go earlier than expected tonight in the 2023 NFL draft, which will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.

The Score’s Jordan Shultz reported several teams are considering trading up as high as No. 3 for the 2022 All-American.

Carter’s stock took a hit this offseason with legal issues, but it seems NFL teams aren’t afraid to make a move for Carter, who is widely considered one of the top prospects in the draft.

The Seattle Seahawks, who hold the No. 5 pick, are favored to take Carter.

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Todd McShay rips Georgia’s Jalen Carter: ‘He’s been a lot to handle’

Todd McShay doubles down on Jalen Carter’s ‘character concerns’…

ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay has remained critical of Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter, who is one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL draft.

McShay first made headlines in December stating there were character concerns plaguing the 2022 All-American.

“With Carter, there are some character issues. Does he get along with everybody. What’s he like to deal with in the locker room, those sorts of issues” McShay said on ESPN. “I know it’s early in the process, but I’m forewarning everybody out there. Carter is going to be a hot-button name when we talk about some of the intangible aspects of it. I think Pete Carroll (and the Seattle Seahawks) at No. 2, who has a long of history taking guys with questionable character and then developing them and having them work out, that would make a lot of sense to me.”

McShay seemed to be the only voice citing such concerns. Multiple Georgia Bulldogs rushed to Carter’s side on social media defending their teammate’s character.

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman did a deep dive into Carter’s character in February and published a story that outlined how the former five-star prospect bought a UGA walk-on’s meals with his own scholarship money.

Carter’s legal troubles this offseason haven’t helped his case with McShay, who doubled down on his opinion of Carter this week on an episode of ‘Pardon My Take’.

“As good as Jalen Carter was and as important as he was in these last 2 years winning national championships, I don’t think there are a lot of people in Athens that are crying that Jalen Carter’s leaving town,” McShay said. “I think he’s been a lot to handle.”

McShay has Carter going to the Chicago Bears with the No. 9 overall pick during Thursday’s first-round.

 

‘UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton’: Former Georgia, NFL DB Bacarri Rambo

New podcast with former UGA All-American Bacarri Rambo! Watch, or listen here…

J.C. is joined by former Georgia All-American safety Bacarri Rambo! 

Your friends at UGA Football Live and UGA Wire present your one-stop-shop podcast for all things Georgia football: “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.”

Streaming on Youtube as a part of The Pulse Sports Network or, listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Stats, analysis and interviews with some Georgia greats. We are here every week throughout the offseason to keep you up to speed on Georgia football.

Rambo gives insight on Georgia’s defensive backs, coach Kirby Smart’s defense and breaks down how he picked off four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers twice in one game.

Also on the show: J.C. previews UGA’s NFL draft hopefuls and gives his takeaways from ‘G-Day’.

Watch here, on YouTube

You can also listen here, on Spotify:

Or here, on Apple Podcasts

 

Former Georgia LB transfers to UCF

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Rian Davis has transferred to UCF

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Rian Davis helped the Dawgs win back-to-back national championships in 2022. Davis played in 14 of 15 games. He started in two games and contributed 15 total tackles.

Rian Davis, who is from Apopka, Florida, is transferring to the UCF Knights. Davis will be closed to home and should earn a starting role with UCF.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker is a former four-star recruit. He faced stout competition at the inside linebacker position during his time at Georgia. Ultimately, Smael Mondon and Jamon Dumas-Johnson primarily started at inside linebacker over players like Rian Davis and Trezmen Marshall. Marshall transferred to Alabama earlier this offseason.

Where does Georgia stand at inside linebacker after Rian Davis’ departure?

Xavian Sorey is likely the Bulldogs’ top back-up inside linebacker. Additionally, E.J. Lightsey, C.J. Allen, and Raylen Wilson all are talented pieces of depth, but none of them have the experience of a Rian Davis or Trezmen Marshall.

Rian Davis joins UCF for its first season in the Big 12. He should see the field a lot under head coach Gus Malzahn as the Knights adjust to playing in a Power Five football conference.

Georgia inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann and the Bulldogs will miss Rian Davis.

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10 Georgia Bulldogs go in Matt Miller’s latest NFL mock draft

ESPN’s Matt Miller has 2 Dawgs in the top-10…

It’s officially 2023 NFL draft week. The event will kickoff in Kansas City on April 27 and will be televised on NFL Network and ESPN.

Georgia football set a modern draft record last spring with 15 selections, including five players taken in the first round and the No. 1 overall pick, Travon Walker.

This year’s draft class is smaller for the Bulldogs, but we can expect to hear several familiar names called early on Thursday.

ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller recently released his seven-round mock draft, which includes 10 Georgia Bulldogs and two in the top 10.

Here is where each Bulldog landed