The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, scheduled for April 23-25, and this year, the Steel City-Pittsburgh-will host the event for the first time. All eyes are on Georgia, a powerhouse expected to make a significant impact once again.
Georgia's recent history reads like a highlight reel. After a stellar 14-1 season in 2021, where they clinched the national championship as the first No. 3 seed to do so, the Bulldogs went undefeated in 2022, securing back-to-back CFP National Championships.
In 2023, they continued their dominance with a 13-1 record, capped by a New Year's Six bowl victory over Florida State. This gave head coach Kirby Smart his 16th win over a top-10 opponent.
The following years saw Georgia maintain their elite status, with an 11-3 season in 2024 and a 12-2 finish in 2025, along with two more SEC Championships.
This year's draft is set to showcase Georgia's talent, with 10 players 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. These players are ready to make their mark at the next level.
NFL.com has been rolling out draft profiles and comparisons, now covering eight of these Georgia prospects. The scouting reports offer a glimpse into their potential, using a 10-point grading scale:
- A 9-10 grade signals a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
- An 8-8.99 grade is reserved for perennial All-Pro players.
- A 7.5-7.99 grade hints at a future All-Pro.
- A 7.0-7.49 grade indicates Pro Bowl-caliber potential.
- A 6.50-6.99 grade suggests a chance to reach Pro Bowl status.
- A 6.00-6.49 grade means the player should become an instant starter.
- A 5.50-5.99 grade shows potential for an immediate NFL starter role.
- A 5.20-5.49 grade points to a solid backup or special teams contributor.
As the draft approaches, Georgia's prospects are set to turn heads, and fans are eager to see how these talented players will shape the future of the NFL.