The University of Georgia could set a new standard for most players taken in a single NFL draft since the Bulldogs have a chance to see as many as 10 players selected by an NFL team.
Leading the way will be linebacker Roquan Smith. Last season’s Butkus Award winner has continually been in the top 10 of multiple mock drafts that have been published over the last month.
Why is @RoquanSmith1 considered a first round lock? Just take a look! #GoDawgs #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ShDiRbCmum
— Bulldogs Game Day (@WSBbulldogs) April 26, 2018
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Thanks to the versatility they offer, running back Sony Michel and offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn could also hear their names called in Thursday night’s first round.
Friday will feature the second and third rounds of the draft and that's when running back Nick Chubb, linebacker Lorenzo Carter, and receiver Javon Wims could go off the board.POLL: We know, it's like having to pick your favorite kid, but... Which of these Dawgs do you think will have the most success in the NFL? #NFLDraft #GoDawgs
POLL: We know, it's like having to pick your favorite kid, but... Which of these Dawgs do you think will have the most success in the NFL? #NFLDraft #GoDawgs
— Bulldogs Game Day (@WSBbulldogs) April 26, 2018
The draft concludes on Saturday with rounds 4 through 7 on Channel 2 and multiple Bulldogs are expected to be selected as Georgia adds to its rich heritage of helping their football players reach the next level.
.@davidpollack47's advice to UGA draft hopefuls:
— Bulldogs Game Day (@WSBbulldogs) April 26, 2018
"Soak it up, spend time with your mom and your dad and your family and all those that helped you get where you got." #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/gI6Lspe3jB
Currently, there are more than 40 Bulldogs on NFL rosters. Over the last 13 years, 35 Bulldogs have helped their NFL teams reach the Super Bowl. One of those—Hines Ward—earned Super Bowl MVP honors when he helped the Steelers win Super Bowl 40.
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