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Forbes
5 days ago
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- Forbes
The Good, Bad And Ugly From Day 11 Of Packers' Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers are approaching the midway point of training camp. And with the Packers' preseason opener against the New York Jets on tap for Saturday at 7 p.m., the intensity continues to get amped up. Green Bay held its 11th practice of training camp on a gorgeous Wednesday with temperatures in the low 80s. Here's the good, bad and ugly from that GOOD SPEED DEMONS: Linebacker Quay Walker returned this week from offseason ankle surgery, and at times he has lined up with fellow linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah Simmons in the No. 1 defense. To say that trio is fast is a major understatement. Cooper ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine, while Walker ran a 4.52 at the 2022 Combine. Amazingly, those two can't hold a candle to Simmons, who ran a 4.39 40-yard in 2020, which was the second-fastest time for a linebacker at the combine since 2006. 'When these guys are locked in, dialed in, cleats in the ground, they're tough to block on the second level,' LaFleur said. 'All those guys have the athleticism that we're looking for, and they've just got to continue to showcase that, knowing what to do, getting their cleats in the ground, being ready to play, and reading their keys.' MAKING HIS MOVE: Wideout-turned-cornerback Bo Melton continues to impress. Melton intercepted a pass from No. 3 quarterback Sean Clifford intended for Julian Hicks. '(Hicks) is an amazing receiver and he's been doing great routes,' Melton said. 'So it's hard. When he does movements at the line, he kind of gets people, so I wanted to be on top and make sure I play top down. So that's how I found myself in that position.' Melton also broke up a pass for Malik Heath on a two-point conversion. Melton continues to work with the No. 2 defense and his chances of making the roster seem to get better by the day. 'My story is different from so many others,' said Melton, a seventh round draft pick by Seattle in 2022. 'I came in … really didn't have nothing. Came up and have been trying to make something out of it and that's how I got to the spot I am now. And that's why I don't take nothing as disrespect or having this as my last chance. 'I never thought of it like that. It's just something they thought I could do, and right now I think I'm doing a pretty good dang job of it. I still have of stuff to work on, obviously. But it's fun.' WELCOME BACK: Left tackle Rasheed Walker was back at practice after missing two practices with a groin injury. 'We're just being smart and getting it right,' Walker said Tuesday. 'I've just got to treat it right, stay consistent with treatment and make sure everything's healing fine.' Walker, who started 32 games at left tackle the last seasons, is in a fight for his job with 2024 first round draft pick Jordan Morgan. So getting back on the field was important for him. Walker started all 17 games in 2024 and helped the Packers finish second in the NFL in sacks allowed (22), No. 5 in total offense (370.8) and No. 5 in rushing offense (140.8). Walker played 1,075 snaps (99.2%), more than any other player on Green Bay's offense. Walker allowed a respectable three sacks, but he had far too many penalties (nine) and allowed too many pressures (35). Defensive lineman Arron Mosby (groin) and tight end Messiah Swinson (illness) also returned. BATTLE ROYALE: One of the more interesting battles in camp has been nose tackle Kenny Clark vs. center Elgton Jenkins. Clark has been one of the top players at his position for nearly a decade. Jenkins was one of the NFL's elite guards since entering the league in 2019 and is making the switch to center. Both Clark and Jenkins know facing the other is good for their game. 'Man, just love competing with him,' Clark said. 'He's a great competitor. One of the top at his position — same as me. Iron sharpens iron. We going to battle every day.' Jenkins agreed. 'I feel like we've got some of the best D-tackles in the game,' Jenkins said. 'I mean, Kenny's tremendous. So being able to go against him — I always say iron sharpens iron. I win some, I lose some and just find out what I can get better at.' BATTLE ROYALE 2: Wideout Romeo Doubs and cornerback Carrington Valentine have also had some terrific battles this summer. It was no different on Wednesday. Doubs beat Valentine on a go route for a touchdown and also drew a pass interference penalty. Later, Valentine broke up a pass for Doubs and stood over him after the play. That duo also had some intense reps against one another in a spirited practice Tuesday. 'I thought one of the great things of (Tuesday) was the one on one matchup with (Doubs) and CV, going back and forth,' LaFleur said. 'Just two guys competing and competing in a high level. THIS AND THAT: LaFleur was vague Tuesday when asked if his starters would play in the preseason opener. Quarterback Jordan Love provided a bit of clarity. 'I think everybody's got the mindset we're expecting to play,' Love said. … LaFleur will not call plays in the preseason. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and perhaps some other offensive assistants will handle those duties. … No. 2 quarterback Malik Willis hit tight end Ben Sims for a 17-yard touchdown. … Right tackle Zach Tom went down for a moment during individual drills, but returned a short time BAD GROWING PAINS: Left tackle Jordan Morgan was beaten by Lukas Van Ness, and the defensive end then blew up a running play. Morgan also had a false start penalty and was pulled for a brief stretch. Morgan, Green Bay's first round draft pick in 2024, played in just six games at right guard last season before going on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. Morgan is being given every chance, though, to unseat incumbent Rasheed Walker. Overall, Morgan has played well — except for a few reps Wednesday. 'It's tough when you're going guard to tackle and moving around and hearing different calls and things like that,' quarterback Jordan Love said of Morgan. 'But I think for him, it's just continue to keep building, keep building the understanding of knowing what to do at each position. 'That's the tough part when you're moving around, especially being a young guy, but I think he's done a lot better at just competing, going out there with the O-line and competing with every rep that he does.' FROM THE INFIRMARY: Packers that didn't practice were cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee), running backs MarShawn Lloyd (groin) and Emanuel Wilson (knee), offensive lineman Travis Glover (shoulder), wideout Dontayvion Wicks and cornerback Kamal Hadden (hip). Glover was placed on the injured reserve list later in the day and the Packers signed wideout Isaiah Neyor. THIS AND THAT: Defensive linemen Karl Brooks and Warren Brinson dropped out of practice. … Tight end Ben Sims beat Xavier McKinney, but dropped a pass. … Willis had a pair of passes deflected at the line of scrimmage and Love had UGLY WHO'S GOT LVN?: Defensive Lukas Van Ness came untouched for a sack of Love that drew the ire of LaFleur. While there was a miscommunication on offense that allowed Van Ness to run free, it was also the latest in a string of big plays for the third-year defensive end. Van Ness, the Packers' 2023 first round draft pick, had an underwhelming first two seasons. He's having a strong summer, though, and could be ready to turn a corner. 'Man, it's been great,' defensive tackle Kenny Clark said of Van Ness' play. 'I think he's just finding his fastball. He's just confident in his self. Playing fast and he's playing the run well too. Being physical. So I'm excited about what Lukas is going to do this year.'
New York Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Packers training camp: Quay Walker doesn't care about proving doubters wrong
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Speaking with reporters for the first time this offseason, Packers linebacker Quay Walker had no interest in talking about his contract situation. The Packers didn't exercise the fifth-year option on Walker's deal this offseason. That would've guaranteed him about $14.8 million in 2026. General manager Brian Gutekunst has said he wants to keep Walker long term, but does Walker feel the need to prove himself since he's now in a contract year? Advertisement 'I ain't really gotta prove nothing,' the 2022 first-round pick said after Tuesday's practice. 'I just gotta prove myself right. Ever since I got drafted, I been in this situation where people may feel otherwise, but I ain't really quite worried about it. Everything will take care of itself.' Does Walker want to be in Green Bay long term? He was asked that and took a short pause. 'Of course,' he said. 'But it's out of my hands.' Walker was then asked a third question about the topic and decided that was enough contract talk. 'I don't mean to cut you off,' Walker said. 'I don't really wanna talk about the contract situation today … I don't wanna really wanna talk about it.' Walker, still only 25 years old, hasn't quite lived up to his first-round billing. He hasn't been a bust, either. This could very much be a make-or-break year for his Packers future. Walker participated in 11-on-11s for the first time in training camp on Tuesday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's been dealing with an ankle injury after having surgery in late May. Walker indicated he's been dealing with the injury since before last regular season began. He missed the final three games of the 2024 regular season with an ankle issue and said he rolled it again in the playoffs against the Eagles. Walker thought he suffered a high-ankle sprain, but he realized it was more serious upon resuming workouts in Green Bay early this offseason and opted for surgery so the injury wouldn't linger into the 2025 season. Throughout camp and including Tuesday when he wasn't participating in 11-on-11s, Walker has stood on the field well behind the defense with his helmet on. 'Just trying to get any pre-snap clues that I can take,' Walker said. 'Pretty much just treating it like I am out there playing, so I'm just still taking the reps even when I can't. So I'm just in the back, mirroring and doing things like that, saying the calls because I get the calls in my helmet with Haf (defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley), as well, so it's pretty much just practicing by myself, I'd say.' Advertisement With about a month until the Packers open the season against the Lions at Lambeau Field, Walker said there's no doubt that he'll be ready for Week 1. 1. Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs had a significant limp walking through the locker room on Tuesday after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus on Saturday. Hobbs, perhaps the talk of Packers camp through the first week for the physical playstyle he has brought to Green Bay after four years with the Raiders, said that he suffered the injury last Thursday during a practice collision. Hobbs is slated to start at outside cornerback with Keisean Nixon this season and is expected to see time at the nickel, too. Head coach Matt LaFleur wouldn't put a timetable on Hobbs' return, only saying, 'We're hoping to get him back here sooner than later.' Hobbs didn't rule out playing Week 1 and said he's just glad the injury wasn't more serious. Packers CB Nate Hobbs stood up with a smile when asked how he was feeling after his knee surgery. He said at Thursday's practice it was a minor collision that turned out to be something deeper. Said he found out his meniscus was torn on Friday and had the procedure Saturday.… — Kelly Hallinan (@kellyhals) August 5, 2025 2. Tight end Tucker Kraft returned to practice in a limited capacity after missing Family Night on Saturday with a groin injury. Running back Emanuel Wilson, who has missed the last two practices with a knee injury after taking a scary fall during Friday's practice, said his injury 'wasn't anything too bad' and he wants to play in Saturday night's preseason opener against the Jets. The Packers waived/injured wide receiver Sam Brown Jr., who flashed early in camp but recently suffered an ankle injury, and signed offensive lineman Lecitus Smith to replace him. They also signed cornerback Corey Ballentine, who started seven games for the Packers and appeared in 37 from 2022 to 2024 before the Colts signed him this offseason. Other than Hobbs and Wilson, the DNP list included left tackle Rasheed Walker (groin; not long term, per LaFleur), running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin), wide receiver Christian Watson (knee), wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf), offensive lineman Travis Glover (shoulder), cornerback Kamal Hadden (hip), defensive end Collin Oliver (hamstring), offensive lineman John Williams (back) and defensive end Arron Mosby (groin). 3. Brandon McManus is now 44-of-46 on kicks during team periods through 10 training camp practices (he kicks every other practice). McManus went 8-for-9 on Tuesday with a 53-yard attempt clanging off the left upright. McManus made his lone attempt from 29 yards or fewer, and he's 10-for-10 on attempts between 30-39 yards. He's 22-of-23 from between 40-49 yards and 11-of-12 between 50-56 yards. Advertisement 4. There were some spirited 1-on-1 battles between pass catchers and defensive backs, most notably with cornerback Carrington Valentine and wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Valentine had air-tight coverage on their first rep, but Doubs made a nice catch for a short gain in the red zone. Valentine then broke up a 50-50 ball in the back-right corner of the end zone and flexed on Doubs in front of the crowd. On their third rep, Doubs hauled in a touchdown on a fade to take a 2-1 advantage. The sometimes soft-spoken receiver gave it right back to Valentine, letting him know the score of their three matchups loud enough for reporters to hear on the opposite sideline. Wide receiver Jayden Reed beat nickel Javon Bullard twice for touchdowns. Nixon and wide receiver Matthew Golden faced off three times and Nixon came out on top twice. On the first rep, Golden faked a go route and cooked Nixon on a slant. On the second, Nixon's tight coverage helped force an incompletion in the back-right corner of the end zone. On the third, Nixon maintained good coverage on a fade to help force an incompletion. Safety Kitan Oladapo looked strong in a couple of reps against tight end Ben Sims and the play of the period went to tight end Johnny Lumpkin for his Mossing of safety Evan Williams. For Dad. Mom. Everybody. Thank you. 💚💛 @PlayersTribune — JLove (@jordan3love) August 4, 2025 5. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt was in the backfield a couple of times on Tuesday, and stop me if you've read this before, but undrafted rookie Nazir Stackhouse stuffed another run up the middle. Green Bay's linebackers continued flying around, too. That group could do damage this season. On a toss to running back Josh Jacobs to the right, Edgerrin Cooper rocketed into the backfield for a tackle for loss. Isaiah McDuffie smothered a reverse to Reed later in the period. Isaiah Simmons has flashed his mobility around the line of scrimmage at times in camp, too. One of the standout defensive plays of the day came from cornerback Kalen King, who blew up a Malik Willis screen pass to receiver Malik Heath. King punched at the ball before Heath even caught it, helping knock both Heath and the ball to the ground. It's plays like that which will help King secure a spot on the 53-man roster. The only locks to make the team at cornerback, in my mind, are Nixon, Hobbs, Valentine and Bo Melton, if only for his special teams prowess. There might only be two more spots, maybe even one, for King, Hadden and Ballentine. 6. The play of the day on offense came courtesy of quarterback Jordan Love and Doubs, who ran a post route past Bullard and Williams before hauling in Love's perfectly thrown bomb down the middle for a 55-yard touchdown. The ball was slightly ahead of Doubs, but traveled about 50 yards in the air and essentially hit him in stride as Doubs made a fingertip catch around the 10-yard line before easing into the end zone. Made 55 yards in the air look easy@emplifybellin — Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 5, 2025 Honorable mention goes to Willis and wide receiver Mecole Hardman for connecting on a beautiful fade for a 15-yard touchdown over King in the No. 2 offense's two-minute drill. Willis followed the bucket-drop with a sidearm completion to wideout Julian Hicks for two points and the win. 'Malik is nice, man,' Hardman said. 'He's real nice. Even when he was at the Titans. He's a Georgia boy, so I've known Malik for a minute now, so it's good to get out there with him on the field. He's a great QB.' 7. LaFleur said he has decided whether Love and other starters will play on Saturday night against the Jets at Lambeau Field. The head coach, however, didn't divulge his exact plan. He only said every player on the team should expect to play because 'they're football players' and added that playing time will be determined by 'however I'm feeling in the moment.'
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Quay Walker comes off of Packers' PUP list
Linebacker Quay Walker's stay on the Packers' physically unable to perform list turned out to be shorter than expected. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said on Wednesday morning that he thought Walker was about a week away from practicing as he continues to recover from an offseason ankle cleanup surgery, but he's set to be on the field sooner than that. The NFL's Wednesday transaction report shows that Walker passed his physical. Walker is in the final year of his rookie deal after the Packers opted not to exercise their option on his contract for the 2025 season. There have been talks about a contract extension, however, and good health should help Walker's bid for a new deal. Defensive back Micah Robinson also passed his physical on Wednesday.
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
The Most Important Packers: No. 14 — Quay Walker
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker has failed to failed to be a major difference maker during ... More his first three NFL seasons. The Green Bay Packers went 11-6 last season, sweeping the NFC West and the AFC South along the way. Overall, though, no one in the building was happy. The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. Afterwards, general manager Brian Gutekunst turned up the heat on everybody in the building. 'We need to continue to ramp up our sense of urgency,' Gutekunst said. 'I think it's time we started competing for championships.' Those are fair expectations. The Packers return 20 of 22 starters, and appear to have upgraded the roster via free agency and the draft. With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move. 'I think they're ready,' Gutekunst said. Now, it's time for the Packers to prove their G.M. right. Green Bay's first training camp practice is July 23. Between now and then I will count down the '30 Most Important Packers' heading into the 2025 campaign. At No. 14 is linebacker Quay 14 Quay Walker, LB Last season Walker's third season in Green Bay was a lot like his first two — OK, but far from special. Walker has racked up solid tackle numbers during his three years in Green Bay. He's also been overwhelmed by interior linemen, struggled in coverage and hasn't come close to playing like a first round draft pick. In 2024, Walker led the Packers in tackles for a third straight year with 102. He also missed three games with an ankle injury and another with a concussion. Walker had 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hits, nine tackles for loss and two passes defensed. But his overall grade from Pro Football Focus was just 57.4, which ranked 128th out of 189 linebackers. Walker's pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd. But his coverage grade was a disappointing 48.8, which ranked 138th among 189 to date Walker's highest overall grade by PFF came in 2023 when he posted a mediocre 58.5. Walker also hasn't reached 65.0, or better, in either coverage or run defense since his rookie year. Walker led the Packers and was No. 2 among NFL rookies with 119 total tackles in 2022, the fifth most by a Green Bay rookie since 1975. He also led the Packers with three forced fumbles that season. Walker also became the first player in NFL history to be ejected from two games in the same season. First, Walker was hit with an unsportsmanlike penalty and thrown out of a Week 8 loss at Buffalo after pushing practice squad tight end Zach Davidson on the Bills' sideline. Then in Week 18, Walker was disqualified after shoving a Detroit Lions' trainer, who was trying to attend to injured running back D'Andre Swift. 'That is unacceptable,' Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said after Walker was thrown out of the Detroit game. 'I've got a much higher standard for our players than to do silly things like that. I mean, we've had a guy get ejected twice. I don't think I've ever seen that in my career and we've got to be much more mentally tough.' Walker led the Packers with 118 tackles and had 2.5 sacks in 2023. Walker also missed Weeks 9-10 that year with a groin injury and missed Week 14 due to a shoulder injury. He started both postseason contests, leading the team with 20 tackles (nine solo) and a tackle for a The Packers declined to pick up Walker's fifth-year option, meaning this could very well be his final season in Green Bay. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has expressed interest in signing Walker to a long-term deal. But Walker certainly hasn't played well enough to warrant a mega-deal like the NFL's elite inside linebackers such as San Francisco's Fred Warner ($21 million), Baltimore's Roquan Smith ($20M), Chicago's Tremaine Edmunds ($18M) or Philadelphia's Zack Baun ($17M). Walker will continue to be a key cog in the Packers' defense in 2025. But as Gutekunst makes tough decisions on which players deserve second contracts, Walker could very well be on the outside looking Said It … 'I think he's going to be more comfortable just because it's every time now is the second or third time he's heard something, and then just playing with confidence, you know, going out there knowing what you're doing. Now, you're kind of looking at the offense, kind of seeing, all right, they're in this formation. All right, I'm expecting this, so I can play a step faster. So confidence and just being comfortable in the scheme.' — Packers linebackers coach Sean Duggan on Walker'HeeHe wants to be perfect, but he's got to realize this is an imperfect game, and sometimes you've gotta let it go. If you make a mistake, hopefully it's a learning lesson, and you just move on and go play the next play. But I know he puts a lot on himself, a lot of pressure on himself, but he's a resilient dude and I've got a lot of confidence in him. I don't think there's anything in this game he cannot accomplish. I think he's super talented and this is, he's still a young player. This is his second system so I would expect he's going to continue to improve and get better and better and better.' — Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Walker'Anytime I can play without doing any thinking — not that Hafley's making me think or whatever the case may be — just be me trying to do everything right instead of just lining up and just playing, anytime I have that mindset, see it, go, I can be a real, real productive player.' — Walker on playing in coordinator Jeff Hafley's defense• No. 30 — RB MarShawn Lloyd • No. 29 — WR Dontayvion Wicks • No. 28 — S Javon Bullard • No. 27 — WR Savion Williams • No. 26 — LB Isaiah McDuffie • No. 25 — OL Jordan Morgan • No. 24 — WR Matthew Golden • No. 23 — CB Carrington Valentine • No. 22 — WR Romeo Doubs • No. 21 — QB Malik Willis • N0. 20 — DE Lukas Van Ness • No. 19 — RG Sean Rhyan • No. 18 — LT Rasheed Walker • No. 17 — DT Devonte Wyatt • No. 16 — S Evan Williams • No. 15 — CB Nate Hobbs
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL teams with the most Georgia Bulldogs
Two NFL teams stand above the rest when it comes to the number of Georgia Bulldogs on their respective rosters. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers both have eight former Georgia players on their roster following the 2025 NFL draft. The Eagles and Packers square off on Monday Night Football on Nov. 10, so 16 Bulldogs could hypothetically play in that game (injuries, players on the practice squad and roster cuts make it unlikely for that many to play). No other teams have close to as many former Georgia players. Across the NFL, there are 68 Georgia Bulldogs on rosters as teams near the start of training camp. Georgia has 17 rookies on NFL rosters, which includes all 13 Georgia players that were selected in the 2025 NFL draft. Advertisement What NFL teams have the most former Georgia Bulldogs on their roster after the draft? No. 1 (tied) Philadelphia Eagles PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 05: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) Defensive tackle Jalen Carter Defensive tackle Jordan Davis Linebacker Nakobe Dean Linebacker Smael Mondon Cornerback Kelee Ringo Edge rusher Nolan Smith Edge rusher Azeez Ojulari Safety Lewis Cine No. 1 (tied) Green Bay Packers Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter during their football game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports Linebacker Quay Walker Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse Center Trey Hill Defensive tackle Warren Brinson Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Tight end John FitzPatrick Safety Javon Bullard No. 3 (tied) Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) dives for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Denny Medley-Imagn Images Running back James Cook Punter Jake Camarda Defensive tackle Zion Logue Center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger No. 3 (tied) Los Angeles Rams Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Quarterback Matthew Stafford Quarterback Stetson Bennett Offensive lineman Warren McClendon Cornerback Derion Kendrick No. 3 (tied) Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 20: Linebacker Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) Offensive guard Ben Cleveland Safety Malaki Starks Linebacker Roquan Smith Long snapper Nick Moore No. 3 (tied) Las Vegas Raiders Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson (23) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Tight end Brock Bowers Safety Christopher Smith Running back Zamir White Cornerback Eric Stokes This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: What NFL teams have the most Georgia Bulldogs after the draft
