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Former Georgia Bulldog Leonard Floyd signs with the 49ers

Leonard Floyd is headed back to the West Coast after signing with San Francisco. Details here…

Former Georgia Bulldog Leonard Floyd is headed to back to the West Coast after signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. His new two-year deal is worth $20 million, per NFL Network.

“San Fran!!!!! Im giving you my best yet,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Floyd, 31, spent last season with the Buffalo Bills after three seasons with the L.A. Rams, including a win in Super Bowl LVI. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the No. 9 overall pick in 2016 and spent four seasons in Chicago before his move to the Rams.

Floyd is coming off one of his best NFL seasons, tying a career-best with 10.5 sacks. He started 16 regular season games and served as one of the leaders of the defensive line group in Buffalo.

Floyd played four years at Georgia from 2012-2015. He is currently the Bulldogs’ eighth all-time sack leader (22.5). The Eastman, Ga., native earned second-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2015.

Floyd will join former Bulldogs Chris Conley and Robert Beal Jr.  in San Francisco. Former Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner, who spent the last three seasons with the 49ers, signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.

Game time, TV announced for Georgia’s G-Day spring scrimmage

We have official game time & TV info for UGA’s G-Day spring scrimmage game…

We have game time and TV information for Georgia’s annual G-Day spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 13. The game will begin at 1 p.m. ET and be shown on SEC Network+, the school announced on Monday.

The Bulldogs begin spring practice on Tuesday in the first of five weeks of practices on a Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule. Fans will have their first chance to see the new breed of Bulldogs in Sanford Stadium on April 13.

Spring practice is is often underestimated when it comes to the college football schedule as a whole. It’s the first opportunity for young players to acclimate to Georgia’s process under head coach Kirby Smart and a key opportunity for those who are battling for starting spots this fall.

Georgia lost 21 players to the transfer portal and 12 players to NFL draft declarations this offseason. The sidelines will also look differently after the loss of key assistants from the 2023 season. While getting every new Bulldog acclimated will be a tough task for Smart and company, he’s done it before on the way to back-to-back national championships.

Podcast: Looking at which Georgia Bulldogs improved NFL draft stocks at the Combine

Former Bulldogs made some money in Indianapolis. Watch/listen here…

Host J.C. Shelton is joined by former Georgia Bulldog Arthur Lynch to look at which Georgia Bulldogs stood out at the NFL Combine!

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.”

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Check it out for stats, analysis and interviews with some Georgia greats. We are here throughout the year to keep you up to speed on UGA football.

We’ve seen it before this time of year. Former Georgia players take the field at the NFL combine and showcase why they were so special in Athens, often times boosting their NFL draft stocks. The case was not different this time around.

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ESPN describes Ladd McConkey’s NFL combine performance as flawless

Georgia WR Ladd McConkey put on a show at the 2024 NFL combine.

Former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey is gaining steam as a potential first-round selection after an impressive performance at the 2024 NFL combine last week.

Often underestimated during his career at UGA, McConkey hasn’t had that issue when it comes to pre-NFL draft evaluations from experts. His combine performance added to the hype.

ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid had this to say when sharing his takeaways from Indianapolis.

“Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey was nearly flawless during positional drills. His trademark start-stop quickness and explosive footwork allowed him to easily move in and out of each route. McConkey is a finished product as a route runner and adds burst with 4.39-second speed on a 6-foot, 186-pound frame. He entered the combine as my No. 36 overall player, but his pro readiness and fluid speed have me thinking he’s a top-32 prospect and Round 1 target.”

McConkey’s draft stock has been on the rise since his performance at this year’s Senior Bowl. While he routinely draws the lazy Julian Edelman comparison, McConkey proved further at the combine that he should be in first-round talks. His skills are reminiscent of All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown and rookie Pro Bowler Puka Nacua.

McConkey measured taller than previously thought, coming in at 5 feet, 11 5/8 inches and 186 pounds. However, McConkey’s arm length and wingspan are among the smallest of wide receiver prospects, 30 1/4 and 72 inches, respectively. His 8 5/8 inch hands match the second-smallest among those going through the process.

McConkey has never been an imposing physical threat. He wins against defenders with speed, acceleration, elite route-running and sure hands.

We received a glimpse of some of those skills in the gauntlet drill:

McConkey’s 4.39 official 40-yard dash time tied for the sixth-best time among all receiver prospects, burying any doubts about his breakaway speed. McConkey’s athleticism was also on display in the vertical (36 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 4 inches).

McConkey has an opportunity to bolster his draft stock further when UGA hosts its pro day on March 13. The 2024 NFL draft will be held from April 25-27 in Detroit.

 

Former Alabama commit Dontrell Glover includes UGA among final schools

Georgia is in the running for former Alabama commit Dontrell Glover.

Georgia is in the running for four-star offensive lineman Dontrell Glover out of Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn, Georgia. The 2025 prospect recently included the Bulldogs among his top nine schools, per a report from On3’s Chad Simmons.

Glover (6 feet, 3 1/2 inches, 310 pounds) fits the mold of the large offensive lineman Kirby Smart and staff look for. Glover is the No. 9 interior offensive lineman, the No. 27 player in the state and the No. 193 player overall in his class, per 247Sports composite.

Glover was previously committed to Alabama before Nick Saban’s retirement and Kalen DeBoer’s move to Tuscaloosa. The Tide didn’t make the cut for Glover’s final nine.

Glover plans to choose among Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida State, Miami and Georgia Tech.

I expect UGA’s recruiting pitch to Glover is a simple one. Few programs can point to the level of development Georgia can when it comes to offensive lineman. The Bulldogs’ success at the position in the NFL draft seemingly shows itself each year.

The Bulldogs have sent 11 offensive lineman to the NFL under Smart. UGA is expected to have two more offensive lineman taken in this year’s draft, including tackle Amarius Mims and center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger.

Top 2025 RB Akylin Dear includes Georgia among top schools

Akylin Dear, the nation’s No. 4 RB, has Georgia among his top-12 schools…

Georgia football is in the running for one of the nation’s top running back prospects in the 2025 class, four-star tailback Akylin Dear. The Quitman High School (Miss.) prospect announced his top-12 schools on Thursday with UGA on the list.

Dear (6-foot-1, 200 pounds) is rated as the No. 4 tailback, the No. 3 player in the state of Mississippi and the No. 68 overall prospect in his class, per 247Sports Composite.

Dear will choose from among Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Florida State and Ohio State when the time comes.

On3’s Hayes Fawcett shared Dear’s list in a tweet on Thursday:

247Sports’ David Johnson currently projects Dear to stay in-state and sign with Ole Miss. It will be up to Kirby Smart and new running backs coach Josh Crawford to try and persuade Dear to Athens.

 

2024 NFL combine: Georgia DB Javon Bullard explains what he can bring to an NFL team

“Versatility”, Javon Bullard on what he brings to the NFL…

The 2024 NFL combine is now underway in Indianapolis as the nation’s top NFL draft prospects preform in front of league personnel. This is the first chance for 2024 NFL draft prospects to prove they should garner a high pick.

Beyond the on-field drills, players also have opportunities to interview with potential teams and speak with attending media members. Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard was among the Bulldogs to do so on Thursday.

Bullard was a force to be reckoned with in over the last two seasons in a talent Georgia secondary. In 2022’s national championship season, he earned Defensive MVP honors in both the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl and the national championship game.

Bullard was named second-team All-SEC in 2023 after racking up 56 tackles (third-most on the team) with two interceptions and five pass breakups in 12 games. Last season was Bullard’s first at safety after starting at the nickelback, or STAR, position the majority of the 2022 season.

A reporter asked Bullard what he can bring to an NFL team and his answer was as straightforward as they come.

Bullard is one of 11 Bulldogs at the event this week. He’ll preform with the other defensive backs, including teammates Tykee Smith and Kamari Lassiter, on Friday starting at 3 p.m. ET. You can watch full coverage on NFL Network.

 

Podcast: Insights, analysis on new Georgia assistants James Coley, Josh Crawford

Insights, analysis on new Georgia assistants James Coley, Josh Crawford on “UGA Football Live”. Watch/Listen here…

Host J.C. Shelton is joined by former Georgia Bulldog Arthur Lynch to breakdown new UGA assistants James Coley and Josh Crawford!

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.”

The podcast streams on YouTube as a part of The Pulse Sports Network and wherever you get your podcasts.

Check it out for stats, analysis and interviews with some Georgia greats. We are here throughout the year to keep you up to speed on UGA football.

Kirby Smart and staff moved quickly to replace Bryan McClendon and Dell McGee. What are the Bulldogs getting in James Coley and Josh Crawford?

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2024 NFL combine results from Georgia DL Zion Logue

Here’s how UGA’s Zion Logue preformed at the NFL combine on Thursday…

The 2024 NFL combine is now underway in Indianapolis as the nation’s top NFL draft prospects preform in front of league personnel. This is the first chance for 2024 NFL draft prospects to prove they should garner a high pick.

11 Bulldogs are participating at this year’s Combine, including offensive linemen Amarius Mims and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, running backs Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton, tight end Brock Bowers, wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, defensive tackle Zion Logue and defensive backs Javon Bullard, Kamari Lassiter and Tykee Smith.

Logue got the action started for the Bulldogs on Thursday. Below are his official measurements:

  • Height: 6-foot-5 5/8
  • Weight: 314 pounds
  • Hand: 10″
  • Arm: 33 1/2″
  • Wingspan: 80.25″
  • Forty: 5.14 (official)
  • Shuttle: DNP
  • Vertical Jump: 29″
  • Broad Jump: 9’1″

NFL.com overview: With one year as a full-time starter, Logue is still inexperienced despite staying for five years at Georgia. He has good size and length but average body composition. He rarely reads early block movement and finds himself on the wrong side of move blocks a disappointingly high number of times, despite decent initial quickness. Logue just doesn’t have a go-to skill set that allows him to stand out.

Logue gave credit to Kirby Smart and Georgia when asked what he learned during his time in Athens.

You can catch full coverage of this week’s Combine on NFL network. Defensive lineman and linebackers will kickoff on-field drills on Thursday at 3 p.m., followed by defensive backs and tight ends on Friday at 3 p.m. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs will preform at 1 p.m. on Saturday before workouts end with the offensive lineman and specialists on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Georgia baseball remains undefeated with walk-off win vs Northern Kentucky

Georgia baseball moves to 7-0 on the season thanks to a walk-off HBP

Georgia baseball is off to a perfect start in the 2024 season, moving to 7-0 with a walk-off victory at home against Northern Kentucky on Sunday. Freshman Tre Phelps was hit by a pitch three times, the third coming with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, giving the Bulldogs a 12-11 win to sweep the three-game series.

It was a career day by Phelps, who also recorded his first-career hit — a home run — to put the Bulldogs up 8-5 in the fifth. That run helped propel Georgia’s 4-run fifth inning, which included homers by Phelps, Logan Jordan and Kolby Branch.

Branch led the Georgia offense, hitting 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and two runs. Charlie Condon had an efficient day at the plate, hitting 4-for-5 with an RBI, two runs and a walk.

The Bulldogs ultimately squandered a 9-5 lead due to inconsistency on the mound. UGA’s pitching staff allowed 16 hits and four walks combined. Starter Leighton Finley gave up five hits, two of which were home runs, for four runs in three innings. Reliever Josh Roberge was pulled after 2.2 innings with eight hits and four more runs.

Despite the play on the mound, the Bulldogs held Northern Kentucky back during the late charge by the Norse. Georgia’s power at the plate was once again on full display. UGA’s 22 home runs in seven games leads the SEC.

Georgia will face tougher tests soon with matchups against Presbyterian and Michigan State before a three-game series with Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs will face their first ranked opponent when No. 18 Iowa makes a trip to Athens on March 15.