Georgia fans should expect much more than one defender to be drafted in 2021. In fact, more Dawgs are projected to be drafted in the first two rounds of 2021 compared with the 2020 NFL Draft (per Draft Wire). Three Georgia Bulldogs were picked in the first two rounds of 2020.
Where the Georgia Bulldogs are projected to go in the first 64 picks of the 2021 NFL Draft:
Quarterback Jamie Newman: 14th Overall
Nov 23, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Jamie Newman (12) carries the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the second quarter at BB&T Field. Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Back Richard LeCounte: 15th Overall
Oct 27, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) works out prior to the game at TIAA Bank Field. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Back Tyson Campbell: 36th Overall
Sep 1, 2018; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) breaks up a pass against Austin Peay Governors wide receiver Gorel Soumare (10) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Running Back Zamir White: 54th Overall
Sep 7, 2019; Athens, GA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White runs the ball against the Murray State Racers at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Bonus: where did two former Georgia Bulldogs go? Transfers Cade Mays and Justin Fields both went in the first round.
Quarterback Justin Fields (transferred to Ohio State): 2nd Overall
Aug 31, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields runs a first quarter touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive Tackle Cade Mays (transferred to Tennessee): 32nd Overall
Nov 2, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA;Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Cade Mays (77) works out prior to the game at TIAA Bank Field. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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