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Kirby Smart shows up to senior player’s final presentation for graduation

2025 Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic - Georgia v Georgia Tech ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Ellis Robinson IV #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts with Christen Miller #52 after an interception during the third quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATHENS, Ga. — The bond between a college football head coach and his players go beyond the gridiron.

No one takes that to heart more than Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. And if you needed proof, look no further than how he showed up for senior Christen Miller this week.

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Miller, a DeKalb County native and Cedar Grove High alum, is set to graduated. This week, he had to give his presentation for one of his classes. Smart showed up to watch in the front row and show his support.

Finishing his degree isn’t be the only goal on Miller’s list. He is projected as one of the top defensive tackles in the NFL Draft.

The NFL Draft will air live on Channel 2 in April.

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