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14 Georgia Bulldogs selected in seven-round NFL mock draft
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The 2025 NFL draft in Lambeau, Wisconsin, will be a spectacle, with Georgia Bulldogs hearing their names early and often. ESPN's Matt Miller predicted that 14 Georgia Bulldogs will be selected in his most recent seven-round mock draft, including three first-round picks .
If 14 Georgia players are drafted, then that would equate to 32 Bulldogs selected over the last three years and 56 over the last five years. Since Kirby Smart has become head coach, the Bulldogs have produced 15 first-round picks, which is as many as the Bulldogs had in the 21st century before Smart became head coach. Georgia is already top 10 in terms of both all-time drafted players and all-time first round picks, so 14 draft picks could bolster the Bulldogs legacy of producing NFL talent.
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Round 1, Pick No. 8: Jalon Walker, LB, Carolina Panthers
Walker has been mocked to the Carolina Panthers for several mock drafts now, so this selection would make complete sense. Walker is the complete package as a linebacker: good run defender, solid instincts in the passing game, and a superb ability to rush the quarterback.
As a rotational pass rusher, he accrued 6.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2024. He has great athleticism and positional flexibility, and his quickness and hand power can make him a pass rusher that approaches double-digit sacks consistently.
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Height: 6-foot-1
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Weight: 243 pounds
Next Gen Stats
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Production score: 7th among NFL combine LBs
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Athleticism score: 2nd among combine LBs
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Total score: 3rd among combine LBs
Round 1, Pick No. 19: Malaki Starks , S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) is pushed out of bounds by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) after a catch during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Like Walker, Starks is another defensive player with versatility. He has experience playing deep safety and nickel corner, something that can benefit him mightily come draft time. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could absolutely use secondary help, and Starks would be a great complement to star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Starks is at his best as the ball-hawking safety, racking up five interceptions over the last two seasons.
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Height: 6-foot-1
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Weight: 197 pounds
Next Gen Stats
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Production score: 2nd among combine safeties
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Athleticism score: 19th among combine safeties
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Total score: 2nd among combine safeties
Round 1, Pick No. 31: Mykel Williams , EDGE, Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to address their weakness at offensive tackle by signing Jaylon Moore from the 49ers , so with this draft pick, they decide to bolster their pass rush.
Williams has the tools to be a primary 4-3 edge rusher, and he's showed that several times. However, he still needs to refine his technique despite being extremely athletic. Williams had few quiet games in 2024 and missed two games due to an ankle injury . However, he still earned five sacks, which is a career high.
Williams' draft stock is fluid right now, but wherever he goes, that team will be landing a stellar athlete. The Chiefs have a great track record in developing edge rushers.
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Height: 6-foot-5
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Weight: 260 pounds
Next Gen Stats
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Production score: 23rd among combine DE/Edge
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Athleticism score: 17th among combine DE/Edge
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Total score: 9th among combine DE/Edge
Round 2, Pick No. 50: Tate Ratledge, OG, Seattle Seahawks
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
This pick is a great fit for Ratledge. The Seattle Seahawks desperately need a guard (and wide receiver, who they draft in the first-round of this mock draft), and Ratledge is arguably the most dependable guard in the draft. Ratledge, like Williams, battled through an injury in 2024. However, he was still a member of the All-SEC second-team. He has the size to be a great guard, and his combine showed he has the athleticism to be an excellent run-blocker. With Seattle, he could be a starter right away.
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Height: 6-foot-6
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Weight: 308 pounds
Next Gen Stats
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Production score: 3rd among combine Gs
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Athleticism score: 1st among combine Gs
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Total score: 1st among combine Gs
Round 2, Pick No. 52: Jared Wilson, C, Seattle Seahawks
Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Jared Wilson (55) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Seahawks earned a second-round pick in the DK Metcalf trade, and with it, they draft another Georgia interior offensive lineman. At 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, Wilson is very quick and super athletic.
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His 4.84 40-yard dash and 4.56 shuttle time shows his elite athleticism. He is a bit raw and has only one season of starting experience for Georgia. Some teams profile him more as a guard, but Wilson could be an immediate upgrade for the Seattle Seahawks' interior offensive line right now.
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Height: 6-foot-3
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Weight: 310 pounds
Next Gen Stats
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Production score: First among combine Cs
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Athleticism score: First among combine Cs
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Total score: First among combine Cs
All Other Georgia Draft Picks
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Round 3, Pick 102: Dylan Fairchild, G, Detroit Lions
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Round 4, Pick 117: Smael Mondon , LB, Indianapolis Colts
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Round 4, Pick 127: Dominic Lovett , WR, Los Angeles Rams
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Round 4, Pick 128: Trevor Etienne , RB, Washington Commanders
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Round 5, Pick 174: Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT, Dallas Cowboys
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Round 6, Pick 202: Warren Brinson, DT, Los Angeles Rams
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Round 7, Pick 228: Dan Jackson, S, Detroit Lions
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Round 7, Pick 246: Xavier Truss , OT, New York Giants
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Round 7, Pick 257 (Mr. Irrelevant): Nazir Stackhouse , DT, Kansas City Chiefs
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 14 Georgia football stars go in latest mock draft
