Georgia finished 11-3 and won the SEC championship against a brutal schedule in 2024 under Kirby Smart.
The Bulldogs are not slowing down, by any means. Georgia has another strong class in the 2025 NFL Draft. Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker and Malaki Starks all were selected in the first round.
Georgia had 13 players drafted in the 2025 NFL Drat. Sporting News breaks down the Bulldogs' draft picks:
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Georgia players drafted in 2025 NFL Draft
Here is a look at the Georgia players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft:
- Mykel Williams, DE, San Francisco 49ers (No. 11)
Williams was projected to go lower in the first round, but he adds depth to a solid 49ers' defensive line with new coordinator Robert Saleh. Williams had five sacks last season.
- Jalon Walker, EDGE, Atlanta Falcons (No. 15)
Walker is a high-upside pick who fills a pass-rushing need for the Falcons. He had 6.5 sacks last season and can line up in different spots across the defensive line. The three-sack performance against Texas in the regular season is a reminder of his ability to take over games.
- Malaki Starks, S, Baltimore Ravens (No. 27)
Starks led the Bulldogs with 77 tackles last season. He fits in Baltimore's scheme well and should have a chance to play right away.
- Tate Ratledge, G, Detroit Lions (No. 57)
Ratledge is a 6-6, 308-pound guard who might have been a first round if not missing four games because of injuries last season. He's a solid Day 2 pick for the Detroit interior offensive line.
- Dylan Fairchild, G, Cincinnati Bengals (No. 81)
Fairchild was a projected sixth-round pick. He will join college teammate Amarius Mims as offensive line help for Joe Burrow in Cincinnati.
- Jared Wilson, C, New England Patriots (No. 95)
Wilson is another solid mid-round pick for first-year coach Mike Vrabel. He will have a chance to develop behind Garrett Bradbury.
- Arian Smith, WR, New York Jets (No. 110)
Smith is a speedster who will give the Jets a vertical threat playing off of Garrett Wilson. Smith averaged 19.9 yards per catch in a five-year career. There is some sleeper appeal here if he can break through with those preseason opportunities.
- Trevor Etienne, RB, Carolina Panthers (No. 114)
Etienne is a talented, versatile runner who will join a crowded backfield. It will take some time, but he could work his way into a consistent role after starting as a third-down back.
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, EDGE, Minnesota Vikings (No. 139)
Dawkins gives the Vikings some edge-rushing depth. He is more of a developmental player with upside. He had three sacks last season.
- Smael Mondon, Jr. LB, Philadelphia Eagles (No. 161)
Is it really a draft unless the Eagles take a Georgia defensive player? Mondon is a tough inside linebacker who fills a depth add against the run. He had 57 tackles and three sacks. Mondon fits the Eagles' scheme well.
- Warren Brinson, DT, Green Bay Packers (No. 198)
Brinson was projected to be a free-agent add, but the Packers have a history of grabbing Georgia defensive players. Brinson averaged 23 tackles and two sacks the last two seasons.
- Dan Jackson, S, Detroit Lions (No. 230)
Jackson is a Detroit-style pick. He had 64 tackles and two interceptions for Georgia last season. He could emerge as a fan favorite in time.
- Dominic Lovett, WR, Detroit Lions (No. 244)
Lovett was not projected to be drafted. He will compete for a roster spot with a deep Detroit receiver room. He ran a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Which school has the record for most picks in a single NFL Draft?
Georgia had 15 players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, and that included five first-round picks led by No. 1 pick Travon Walker. Ohio State (2004) and LSU (2020) each had 14 players selected, and Michigan (2024) had 13 players taken in last year's draft after winning the national championship.
How many NFL Draft picks does Kirby Smart have at Georgia?
Smart took over at Georgia in 2016. This will be his ninth NFL Draft class with the Bulldogs. Georgia has produced 63 NFL Draft picks and 17 first-round picks since Smart took over. Here is a look at those classes by year:
| YEAR | PICKS | 1ST RD. | FIRST ROUND PICKS |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | Roquan Smith, Isaiah Wynn, Sony Michel |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | Deandre Baker |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | Eric Stokes |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt, Lewis Cine |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | Jalen Carter, Broderick Jones, Nolan Smith |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Brock Bowers, Amarius Mims |