With the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, set for April 23, all eyes are on the Georgia Bulldogs. They've been a powerhouse in recent drafts, and this year looks no different.
ESPN's Matt Miller recently released a comprehensive seven-round mock draft, predicting seven Bulldogs will hear their names called. Leading the charge are linebacker CJ Allen and offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, both projected to make a splash in the first round.
Allen is expected to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at pick No. 15, while Freeling is slotted for the Detroit Lions at No. 17.
The Bulldogs' presence extends into the second round, with Zachariah Branch poised to be picked by the New Orleans Saints at No. 42, followed by defensive tackle Christen Miller, who could become an Atlanta Falcon at No. 48. Miller, hailing from Ellenwood, Georgia, expressed excitement about the possibility of playing for his hometown team, envisioning a vibrant atmosphere and dreaming of bringing championships to Atlanta.
As the draft progresses, Georgia's representation thins out. Oscar Delp is projected to join the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round at No. 109, and cornerback Daylen Everette is expected to head to the Green Bay Packers at pick No.
- Wide receiver Dillon Bell rounds out the Bulldogs' picks, potentially landing with the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round at No.
If these predictions hold, Georgia would see its smallest draft class since 2020, with seven players selected. Despite sending 10 players to the NFL combine, some, like Colbie Young, Brett Thorson, and Micah Morris, are notably absent from Miller's mock draft.
The Bulldogs wrapped up last season with a strong 12-2 record, capturing the SEC title before falling to Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff. With key players like Earnest Greene, Lawson Luckie, and Raylen Wilson opting to return, Georgia is primed for another run at the national title.
The draft will unfold from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it's shaping up to be another exciting chapter for Georgia's football program.