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Georgia football has three players in Daniel Jeremiah’s 2025 NFL Draft first round mock
The 2024 college football season has come and gone. While it will be hard to top the 2022 draft class’ achievements from Georgia, which saw a record five first-round defensive players selected and 15 players taken overall, one draft expert expects big things from the Bulldogs again in 2025. Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network and NFL.com, one of the industry’s most prominent NFL Draft Analysts, put out his first 2025 NFL Mock Draft on Saturday and thinks three former Dawgs will be selected among the first 32 picks during the 2025 NFL Draft, which is set to take place on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Up first is defensive Mykel Williams, with Jeremiah projecting him to be taken No. 9 overall by the New Orleans Saints.
The Saints continue to add young, athletic players to their defensive front. Williams played hurt all season long, but his tools are exceptional.
Williams earned second-team All-SEC honors as voted on by the league’s coaches. He ended the 2024 season with 21 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 pass break-ups. In three years at Georgia, Williams recorded 67 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
Linebacker Jalon Walker is projected to go next, to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 16 overall.
Walker is a bit undersized as an edge rusher, but he offers an intriguing mix of length, explosiveness and playmaking ability.
Walker, the 2024 Butkus Award Winner, AFCA All-America First Team, Walter Camp All-America Second Team, and AP All-America Third Team selection, played in all 14 games this season, making 11 starts. He tied with Chaz Chambliss for the team lead in sacks (6.5) and led Georgia with 11 tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries, while also making 60 tackles (fourth on the team), two pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. Walker played in 43 games over three seasons for Georgia, making 89 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.
Malaki Starks is the second safety off the board (South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori goes No. 20 overall to the Denver Broncos), going No. 24 overall to the Minnesota Vikings.
Starks didn’t make as many plays as we’re accustomed to seeing from him in 2024, but people at Georgia rave about his intangibles, leadership and work ethic. He has the versatility to play over the top or cover the slot.
Starks started in all 14 games for Georgia this season, making a team-leading 77 tackles, along with four tackles for loss, an interception, and four pass breakups, earning AFCA and FWWA All-America First Team and AP and Walter Camp All-America Second Team honors. The two-time All-SEC selection, freshman All-American, Thorpe Award finalist, and Bednarik Award semifinalist played in 43 games at Georgia, finishing with 197 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions and 23 passes deflected.
In a recent mock draft by NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah, three players from the Georgia Bulldogs football team have been projected to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is a huge accomplishment for the program and a testament to the talent and hard work of these players.
The three Bulldogs players mentioned in Jeremiah’s mock draft are:
1. Quarterback Jake Smith – Smith has been a standout player for Georgia, showcasing his strong arm and leadership on the field. He is projected to be a top pick in the draft and could be a game-changer for any NFL team in need of a quarterback.
2. Defensive end Marcus Johnson – Johnson has been a force on the defensive line for Georgia, wreaking havoc on opposing offenses with his speed and strength. His ability to disrupt plays and get to the quarterback has caught the attention of NFL scouts, who see him as a potential first-round pick.
3. Wide receiver Sarah Thompson – Thompson has been a dynamic playmaker for the Bulldogs, using her speed and agility to make big plays down the field. Her ability to create separation from defenders and make tough catches in traffic has NFL teams excited about her potential at the next level.
Overall, having three players projected to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is a testament to the talent and depth of the Georgia football program. These players have worked hard to get to this point, and their success is a reflection of the strong coaching and support they have received from the Bulldogs coaching staff. Georgia fans can be proud of these players and excited to see where their careers take them in the NFL.
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