List of Georgia Players Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft
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College football powerhouse Georgia is once again expected to have several high NFL Draft picks in 2023. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter and offensive tackle Broderick Jones lead the pack, although there's a host of others that could hear their names called as well.
With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about the Bulldog alumni who could become 2023 draft picks.
Georgia Underclassmen Declared for 2023 NFL Draft
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must have been out of high school for at least three years and used up all of their college eligibility. However, underclassmen and prospects who have graduated early can also request permission from the league to be draft-eligible.
Five non-seniors are part of Georgia's 2023 draft hopefuls. Jalen Carter, Broderick Jones, Kelee Ringo, Darnell Washington and Warren McClendon are all forgoing their remaining years of college eligibility.
Player
Position
Draft Stock
Jalen Carter
DT
Top-10 Pick
Broderick Jones
OT
Top-15 Pick
Kelee Ringo
CB
1st Round
Darnell Washington
TE
1st Round
Warren McClendon
OT
6th-7th Round
Georgia Seniors in the 2023 NFL Draft
Most of the NFL Draft is comprised of seniors who spent four years in college before attempting to enter the pros. This allows those who don't break out early to continue their development in hopes of closing out their collegiate careers strong.
Georgia has 10 seniors looking to make the jump to the NFL. This group is headlined by EDGE Nolan Smith, who's expected to be a first-round pick. He's joined by safety Christopher Smith, quarterback Stetson Bennett, running back Kenny McIntosh, linebacker Robert Beal Jr., center Warren Ericson, safety Tykee Smith, wide receiver Kearis Jackson, cornerback William Poole and kicker Jack Podlesny.
Player
Position
Draft Stock
Nolan Smith
EDGE
1st Round
Christopher Smith
S
4th Round
Stetson Bennett
QB
5th Round
Kenny McIntosh
RB
5th Round
Robert Beal Jr.
LB
7th Round
Warren Ericson
C
7th Round-Undrafted
Tykee Smith
S
7th Round-Undrafted
Kearis Jackson
WR
7th Round-Undrafted
William Poole
CB
7th Round-Undrafted
Jack Podlesny
K
7th Round-Undrafted
Most Likely Georgia Players to Be Drafted in 2023
The scouting combine hosts the very best prospects in the country for a showcase in front of every NFL front office. However, not every player looking to become a pro is invited to this event. This invite list gives us a good look at the players from each school with the strongest chances of being drafted or signing as a free agent.
Georgia had 12 players invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Robert Beal Jr, Stetson Bennett, Jalen Carter, Kearis Jackson, Broderick Jones, Warren McClendon, Kenny McIntosh, Jack Podlesny, Kelee Ringo, Christopher Smith, Nolan Smith and Darnell Washington. There's a strong chance at least half of this group is drafted, while the others could be scooped up quickly as undrafted free agent signings.
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