Georgia rookie third-round pick already getting first-team reps
"Third-round pick Jared Wilson once again aligned as the top left guard, with fourth-year veteran Ben Brown as the top center (with veteran Garrett Bradbury sidelined due to an ankle injury)," Mike Reiss wrote.
Jared Wilson's quick rise in the NFL is remarkable. Despite starting only 12 games at center for Georgia due to injury and playing behind Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft and was selected in the third round. Now, he's already projected to be a starter for the New England Patriots this season.
A significant factor in teams' high regard for Wilson during the predraft process was his exceptional athleticism for an offensive lineman. His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.98 at the NFL Combine is particularly impressive, ranking second among 622 centers tested since 1987. His rare athletic profile undoubtedly contributed to his quick rise.
Wilson and the Patriots begin their preseason on Friday, Aug. 8 against the Washington Commanders.
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