Jared Wilson Extends Georgia’s Super Bowl Streak to 25 Years - and Reinforces the Bulldogs’ NFL Pipeline
Consistency in college football isn't just about winning on Saturdays in the fall - it's about what happens after. For the Georgia Bulldogs, that consistency has turned into a pipeline of NFL talent, and it’s showing up where it matters most: the Super Bowl.
With the New England Patriots punching their ticket to Super Bowl 60, rookie offensive lineman Jared Wilson will carry the red and black legacy into the biggest game of the year. That makes it 25 straight Super Bowls featuring at least one former Georgia player - the longest active streak of any college program.
Let that sink in. A quarter century of Super Bowl Sundays with a Bulldog on the field.
From Athens to the NFL’s Biggest Stage
Wilson, who started at center for Georgia in 2024, has made a seamless transition to the pros. Now lining up at left guard for Mike Vrabel’s Patriots, he’s been a steady presence on a team that’s clawed its way through the AFC gauntlet. And while he may be new to the NFL, Wilson is already part of something much bigger - a lineage of Bulldogs who not only make it to the league, but thrive when the lights are brightest.
There’s a certain symmetry here, too. Another former Georgia center, David Andrews, carved out a stellar career in New England, anchoring the Patriots’ offensive line during multiple Super Bowl runs.
Wilson’s journey isn’t identical, but the parallels are hard to ignore. Georgia linemen don’t just get drafted - they get trusted by the league’s most successful franchises.
A Recruiting Tool You Can’t Buy
When Kirby Smart sits down in a living room with a five-star recruit and their family, he doesn’t need to do much talking. The numbers speak for themselves.
Georgia isn’t just sending players to the NFL - they’re sending them to the top. First-round picks, double-digit draft classes, and now 25 straight Super Bowls with Bulldog representation.
That’s not just a stat. That’s a message.
It tells recruits that if you come to Georgia, you’re not just playing for SEC titles or a shot at the College Football Playoff. You’re putting yourself in position to play on the sport’s biggest stage.
And NFL teams have taken notice. The best organizations - the ones that win consistently - want Georgia players in their locker rooms.
Because Georgia players come in ready.
Georgia’s Place Among the Elite
There are only a handful of programs that can even sniff this kind of sustained success. Alabama, Ohio State, maybe Texas on the right year. But Georgia’s run isn’t built on hype - it’s built on development, depth, and a culture that translates directly to the pros.
This streak isn’t a fluke. It’s the product of a system that recruits top-tier talent, develops it with NFL precision, and sends it out the door ready to contribute. And the results are undeniable.
Even when the season ends in Athens, Georgia is still playing - just under different lights and on a different stage.
One More Bulldog in the Big Game
Jared Wilson’s Super Bowl appearance is more than just a personal milestone. It’s another chapter in a story Georgia’s been writing for 25 years. It’s proof that what’s happening in Athens isn’t just college football dominance - it’s a direct line to NFL relevance.
So when the Patriots take the field for Super Bowl 60, Wilson won’t just be representing New England. He’ll be carrying the torch for a program that’s made the Super Bowl its second home. And if history is any indication, he won’t be the last.