Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
James Morgan

Every Georgia Bulldog in the AFC, NFC championship games

There are eight Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL that are expected to suit up in the conference championship games this Sunday. Overall, 33 total Georgia Bulldogs were on NFL rosters for the start of the postseason.

Three former Bulldogs will be playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. There are no former Dawgs on the Detroit Lions, who are playing at San Francisco in the NFC title game.

Additionally, five former Bulldogs are playing in the AFC championship game as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to face the Baltimore Ravens. Two former Georgia coaches are coordinators on the Ravens’ coaching staff. The Super Bowl is guaranteed to have at least two Georgia Bulldogs in it.

When can Georgia football fans watch their favorite Bulldogs in the NFL this weekend? What roles will they have for their respective teams?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX

Chris Conley came up huge for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC’s divisional round. The 49ers may have to lean on Conley in the NFC championship because star receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a shoulder injury and is questionable to play. If Samuel is limited, then Chris Conley will have a much larger role.

San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Woerner is primarily a blocking tight end for San Francisco. He has three catches for 32 receiving yards this season.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal

Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Robert Beal probably won’t see many snaps against the Detroit Lions. Beal recorded five tackles and a sack as a rookie. He saw most of his action late in the season.

Betting odds: San Franciso (-7) is favored over Detroit, per BetMGM

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland

(Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS

Ben Cleveland played 16% of Baltimore’s offensive snaps this season. He started two games, but is not expected to have a big role for Baltimore unless the Ravens suffer an injury.

Betting odds: Baltimore (-3.5) is favored over Kansas City, per BetMGM

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Roquan Smith will be all over the field in the AFC championship game. The Ravens will look to slow down quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Smith has 158 tackles this season.

Baltimore Ravens long snapper Nick Moore

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

For Nick Moore’s sake, we hope fans don’t hear his name called much in the AFC championship game. Moore snaps to Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker, who is one of the best in the NFL.

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Former Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken must call a good game for star quarterback Lamar Jackson in the AFC championship. The Ravens face a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense and will have to try to keep up with Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Macdonald coached at Georgia from 2010-2013 under Mark Richt. The Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL and will need a great defensive performance to defeat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman

Democrat and Chronicle

When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC championship game despite Mecole Hardman’s critical fumble against the Buffalo Bills. Hardman will look to redeem himself against Baltimore.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Malik Herring

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Malik Herring played a significant number of snaps as the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills last week. Herring recorded two tackles a week ago and should have a similar role this week as the Chiefs try to contain Lamar Jackson.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.