In the NFL draft big board, four Georgia Bulldogs were placed in the top 50.
In light of the NFL combine and Georgia’s pro day, NFL Network draft expert Daniel Jeremiah has updated his rankings of the top 50 draft prospects. After making an impression at the combine, Jeremiah gave two Georgia Bulldogs a higher ranking. In his ranks, he did drop one Dawg, but only by one place.
The NFL draft of 2024, which takes place in Detroit, Michigan, from April 25–27, is drawing near. Ahead of the draft, prospects are starting to visit NFL teams.
Jeremiah emphasizes Amarius Mims, Brock Bowers, Kamari Lassiter, and Ladd McConkey as four Georgia Bulldogs that could be first-round selections. The most players taken from any collegiate team in the last two NFL drafts were from Georgia football, with 25 players chosen. Since the Kirby Smart era began in 2016, there have been 15 Bulldogs selected in the first round overall.
36. Kamari Lassiter, cornerback
NFL teams and Daniel Jeremiah adore Lassiter’s adaptability. At Georgia’s pro day, Lassiter impressed evaluators with his quickness at the NFL combine, running a 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds.
Lean and athletic, Lassiter can play both inside and outside the position. He’s not a particularly physical press man, but he is patient and doesn’t put himself in awkward situations. He rarely falters at any point along the journey because he is a fluid athlete. He can cover ground quickly enough to carry go routes.
34. Ladd McConkey, a wide receiver
Ladd McConkey’s efforts at Georgia’s pro day, the NFL combine, and the Senior Bowl have impressed NFL draft scouts. McConkey has established himself as a potential first-round selection and is great at creating separation.
McConkey is a superb receiver with exceptional speed, quickness, and polish, despite his minor undersize. He positions himself in the slot and outside of it. He knows how to take advantage of his man’s leverage and is fast off the line.
McConkey’s draft ranking was moved up eight positions by Jeremiah.
25. Adonai Mitchell, a wide receiver from Texas
Following the 2022 college football season, Adonai Mitchell left Georgia. His outstanding performance at the combine boosted his chances of being selected in the NFL draft.
For a larger receiver, his route polish is quite good. He knows when to pick up the pace and when to stop taking breaks.
Amarius Mims, an offensive tackle (20)
Although Mims hasn’t played in a game, Kirby Smart, the head coach of Georgia, stressed that Mims faced the best in practice. One of the most physically intimidating draft prospects, Mims missed Georgia’s pro day. He wants to be ready for a workout on April 10 after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Due in part to injuries, he only has eight starts in his three years at Georgia, which is a very little amount of starting experience. The skill set is outstanding despite the thin resume. He plays with a sturdy, wide base in pass pro and controls defenders with his length. He remains calm and level-headed. When he does hit, it takes the defenders a moment to gather themselves.
Because of his hamstring injury sustained during the NFL combine, Mims dropped one spot in Jeremiah’s rankings.
7. Tight finish Brock Bowers
Daniel Jeremiah likens Brock Bowers to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. While Bowers’ ankle injury has healed, he continues to suffer with a hamstring issue that prevented him from participating in Georgia’s pro day and combine on-field workouts.
Tight end Bowers is tiny but possesses exceptional strength, speed, and playmaking abilities. At Georgia, he lined up in line, on the wing, split out, and even at running back. He releases really quickly, and when defenders get close to the line of scrimmage, he can throw them off with his upper body strength.