The 2026 NFL Draft is heading to Pittsburgh for the first time, and once again, the Georgia Bulldogs are bringing a stacked group of prospects to the party. If recent history is any indication, expect to hear a lot of Bulldogs’ names called across all three days of the draft. Kirby Smart’s program hasn’t just been dominant on the field - it’s become a factory for NFL talent.
Let’s look at the track record. Georgia went 14-1 in 2021, capped by becoming the first No. 3 seed to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
That turned out to be just the beginning. The Dawgs followed it up with a perfect 15-0 campaign in 2022, securing back-to-back national titles.
In 2023, they went 13-1, adding a fifth consecutive New Year’s Six bowl win with a dominant performance over Florida State. That game also marked Kirby Smart’s 16th win over a top-10 opponent - a stat that speaks volumes about the level of competition Georgia consistently faces and beats.
The program didn’t slow down in the years that followed. In 2024, Georgia posted an 11-3 record and brought home another SEC Championship - Smart’s third. Then in 2025, they went 12-2, winning yet another SEC title, making it four for Smart and further cementing Georgia’s place as the class of the conference.
With that kind of sustained success, it’s no surprise that Georgia will be well-represented at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Ten Bulldogs have received invitations, showcasing the program’s depth across multiple positions. The list includes:
- Oscar Delp, tight end
- Dillon Bell, wide receiver
- Zachariah Branch, wide receiver
- Colbie Young, wide receiver
- Monroe Freeling, offensive tackle
- Micah Morris, offensive guard
- Christen Miller, defensive tackle
- CJ Allen, linebacker
- Daylen Everette, cornerback
- Brett Thorson, punter
That’s talent at every level - from the trenches to the skill positions to special teams.
NFL.com has already released early scouting reports and player comps for four of these ten prospects, offering a first glimpse at how league evaluators are viewing them. These profiles also include a prospect grading scale that gives fans a clearer sense of where these players might slot in come April.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how that grading system works:
- 9.00-10.00: Once-in-a-lifetime player
- 8.00-8.99: Perennial All-Pro
- 7.50-7.99: Future All-Pro
- 7.00-7.49: Pro Bowl-caliber player
- 6.50-6.99: Chance to become Pro Bowl-caliber
- 6.00-6.49: Should become an instant starter
- 5.50-5.99: Chance to become an instant starter
- 5.20-5.49: Backup or special teams contributor
It’s a useful lens to evaluate where these Bulldogs - and all prospects - stand in the eyes of NFL scouts. Georgia’s track record suggests that several of these players will not only hear their names called early, but also make an impact at the next level.
With the draft just a couple of months away, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh - and on another strong Georgia class that looks ready to take the leap from college dominance to NFL Sundays.