Ranking UGA players set to become NFL free agents by 2023 earnings

Georgia Bulldogs made an impact in the NFL from start to finish. The NFL season ended with wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. scoring a game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl 58. Now, Hardman Jr. and 12 other former Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to become NFL free agents.

NFL free agency begins on March 11. Players can begin officially signing with NFL teams on March 13. Hardman Jr., D’Andre Swift, and Leonard Floyd highlight a lengthy list of Dawgs in the NFL that are scheduled to become free agents.

One of Kirby Smart and Georgia’s top recruiting pitches is the success of former Bulldogs in the NFL.

What Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to become NFL free agents? We rank all 13 former Bulldogs slated to become free agents based on much they earned in 2023 (earnings data is per Spotrac).

1

Quarterback Jake Fromm

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• Most recent team: Washington Commanders
  
• 2023 earnings: $0.3 million

2

Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie

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• Most recent team: Indianapolis Colts
  
• 2023 earnings: $0.8 million

3

Defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (exclusive rights free agent)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter recorded 46 tackles in 2023. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

• Most recent team: Arizona Cardinals
  
• 2023 earnings: $0.9 million

4

Defensive end Malik Herring (restricted free agent)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Malik Herring won Super Bowl 58. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

• Most recent team: Kansas City Chiefs
  
• 2023 earnings: $0.9 million

5

Tight end Lawrence Cager

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• Most recent team: New York Giants
  
• 2023 earnings: $0.9 million

6

Tight end Charlie Woerner

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• Most recent team: San Francisco 49ers
  
• 2023 earnings: $1.0 million

7

Wide receiver Chris Conley

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• Most recent team: San Francisco 49ers
  
• 2023 earnings: $1.0 million

8

Defensive tackle John Jenkins

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• Most recent team: Las Vegas Raiders
  
• 2023 earnings: $1.3 million

9

Running back D'Andre Swift

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• Most recent team: Philadelphia Eagles
  
• 2023 earnings: $1.8 million

10

Offensive guard Isaiah Wynn

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• Most recent team: Miami Dolphins
• 2023 earnings: $2.1 million

11

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. caught the game-winning touchdown of the Super Bowl. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

• Most recent team: Kansas City Chiefs
  
• 2023 earnings: $3.9 million

12

Pass rusher Justin Houston

Linebacker Justin Houston started the season with the Carolina Panthers. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

• Most recent team: Miami Dolphins
• 2023 earnings: $6.0 million

13

Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd

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• Most recent team: Buffalo Bills
  
• 2023 earnings: $7.0 million