The 2026 NFL Draft is on the horizon, set to unfold from April 23-25, and this year, Pittsburgh gets the spotlight for the first time. As we gear up for this annual spectacle, it's no surprise that the Georgia Bulldogs are once again poised to make a significant impact.
Georgia's football program has been a powerhouse in recent years. Back in 2021, they made history by becoming the first No. 3 seed to clinch the national championship, finishing with a stellar 14-1 record.
The following year, they went undefeated at 15-0, securing back-to-back CFP National Championships. Fast forward to 2023, and Georgia continued its dominance with a 13-1 season, capping it off with a New Year's Six bowl victory against Florida State.
This win marked Kirby Smart's 16th triumph over a top-10 opponent as head coach. In 2024, they claimed their third SEC Championship with an 11-3 record, and in 2025, they added a fourth SEC title with a 12-2 season.
This impressive track record has translated into a strong presence in the NFL Draft, with ten Bulldogs invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. The list includes tight end Oscar Delp, wide receivers Dillon Bell, Zachariah Branch, and Colbie Young, offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, offensive guard Micah Morris, defensive tackle Christen Miller, linebacker CJ Allen, cornerback Daylen Everette, and punter Brett Thorson.
NFL.com has been rolling out draft profiles for these players, offering insights into their potential at the next level. So far, six scouting reports have been released, complete with player comparisons and prospect grades on a 10-point scale. Here's a quick rundown of what those grades signify:
- A 9-10 grade is reserved for a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
- An 8-8.99 indicates a perennial All-Pro.
- A 7.5-7.99 suggests a future All-Pro.
- A 7.0-7.49 marks a Pro Bowl-caliber player.
- A 6.50-6.99 shows a chance to become a Pro Bowl-caliber player.
- A 6.00-6.49 means the player should become an instant starter.
- A 5.50-5.99 reflects a chance to become an instant NFL starter.
- A 5.20-5.49 suggests the player is an NFL backup or has special teams potential.
As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on these Georgia prospects to see how they'll shape the future of the NFL. With a track record like theirs, they're set to make waves once they hit the professional stage.