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So, Where Did All The Dawgs End Up?

10 total Bulldogs have entered the NFL since the draft. Georgia players have been excellent in the league as of late and these incoming rookies look to build on that success.

Griffin Callaghan

May 19, 2019

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Deandre Baker 30th overall- New York Giants

Mecole Hardman 56th overall- Kansas City Chiefs

Riley Ridley 126th overall- Chicago Bears

D'Andre Walker 168th overall- Tennessee Titans

Lamont Gaillard 179th overall- Arizona Cardinals

Isaac Nauta 224th overall- Detroit Lions

Terry Godwin 237th overall- Carolina Panthers

Elijah Holyfield, undrafted- Carolina Panthers

Jonathan Ledbetter, undrafted- Miami Dolphins

Nick Moore, undrafted- New Orleans Saints

Jay Hayes, undrafted- Pittsburgh Steelers

Seven Bulldogs were drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft and four signed as undrafted free agents. Deandre Baker, who was taken in the first round by New York, was the first cornerback off the board. There was no consensus on the top defensive back prospect but Baker was in every conversation for the top spot.

Kansas City took Mecole Hardman in the second round as he will likely be groomed in the Tyreek Hill role. Hill's future in the league is in question due to domestic violence accusations that surfaced over the past month. Hardman has a similar play style to Hill with an abundance of speed and athleticism.

D'Andre Walker may have fallen into a perfect position to succeed. The Tennessee Titans a 3-4 defense, providing opportunities for a player like Walker to find their niche as an edge rusher.

Despite his rough outing at the combine, Elijah Holyfield was still expected to be drafted in the middle rounds. He fell undrafted but, like Walker, may have found an excellent team fit. Behind Christian McCaffrey, The Panthers were in desperate need of a complementary running back which is exactly what the team will get with Holyfield's power-running style.

Isaac Nauta was a true wild card in the 2019 draft as he tested among the bottom of his position group in the combine as well. He has surprisingly adept hands in the passing game and was a strong blocker in the run game. He is likely to succeed next to an improved offensive line in Detroit and former SEC standout Kerryon Johnson running behind him.

The past few seasons have seen many Bulldogs excel at the professional level. Players including Sony Michel, Nick Chubb, and Roquan Smith have been difference makers in the NFL. The new crop of Georgia standouts is poised to join in on the fun.

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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