What an all-UGA NFL team would look like after the 2021 draft
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The Georgia Bulldogs recently saw nine former players selected in the 2021 NFL draft.
Only Ohio State (10) and Alabama (10) had more. Notre Dame was tied with UGA at nine.
With all these fresh faces entering the league, it got us wondering….what would an all-UGA NFL team look like?
Well, it would be loaded with talent, especially at the linebacker position, where Roquan Smith would lead a ferocious defense.
On offense, it would be Matthew Stafford and Nick Chubb’s team, with a really solid offensive line in front of them.
Speaking of Stafford, we’ll see the former Lions record-breaker in a new uniform for the first time in his career after he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Same goes for A.J. Green, who after a long career with the Bengals will now suit up for Arizona.
And we’re still waiting to hear what’s next for some former Dawgs, especially Todd Gurley, Justin Houston and Geno Atkins. All remain free agents after what have already been Hall of Fame-level careers.
Here’s a look at what an all-UGA NFL team would look like, starting with team superlatives.
Superlatives:
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores a touchdown against the Washington Football Team. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia's 2021 NFL Rookie of the Year: CB Tyson Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars Georgia's 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year: RB Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns Georgia's 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year: LB Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears Georgia's 2021 NFL Bounce-Back Player of the Year: WR AJ Green, Arizona Cardinals Georgia's 2021 NFL MVP: RB Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Quarterback
Detroit Free Press
The quarterback room
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Running Back
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The running back room
Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions Sony Michel, New England Patriots
Wide Receiver
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
The wide receiver room
Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs Chris Conley, Houston Texans A.J. Green, Arizona Cardinals Riley Ridley, Chicago Bears Javon Wims, Chicago Bears Isaiah McKenzie, Buffalo Bills Lawrence Cager, New York Jets
Tight End
San Francisco 49ers tight end Charlie Woerner. Photo via USA TODAY Network
The tight end room
Charlie Woerner, San Francisco 49ers Tre' McKitty, Los Angeles Chargers Isaac Nauta, Green Bay Packers
Offensive Tackle
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) catches a pass for a two-point conversion. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
The offensive tackle room
Andrew Thomas, New York Giants Isaiah Wynn, New England Patriots
Offensive Guard
Miami Dolphins offensive guard Solomon Kindley (66) after win over Los Angeles Chargers. Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post
The offensive guard room
Solomon Kindley, Miami Dolphins Ben Cleveland, Baltimore Ravens
Center
New England Patriots center David Andrews. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
The center room
David Andrews, New England Patriots Ben Jones, Tennessee Titans Lamont Gaillard, Arizona Cardinals Trey Hill, Cincinnati Bengals
Defensive Tackle
John Jenkins (90) celebrates a fumble recovery against the New Orleans Saints. Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The defensive tackle room
John Jenkins, Miami Dolphins John Atkins, Detroit Lions
Defensive End
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52) reacts after sacking Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kellen Mond (right) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The defensive end room
Tyler Clark, Kansas City Chiefs Jonathan Ledbetter, Miami Dolphins
Linebacker
Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith. AP Photo/Wade Payne
The linebacker room
Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears Leonard Floyd, Los Angeles Rams Jordan Jenkins, Houston Texans Lorenzo Carter, New York Giants Tae Crowder, New York Giants Davin Bellamy, Tennessee Titans Natrez Patrick, Denver Broncos Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants Monty Rice, Tennessee Titans
Cornerback
Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
The cornerback room
Tyson Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars Eric Stokes, Green Bay Packers Deandre Baker, Kansas City Chiefs
Safety
Former UGA safety Shawn Williams. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
The safety room
Shawn Williams, Arizona Cardinals Maurice Smith, Tennessee Titans J.R. Reed, Los Angeles Rams Richard LeCounte, Cleveland Browns Mark Webb, Los Angeles Chargers
Kicker and Punter
Rodrigo Blankenship of the Colts kicks an extra point. The Indianapolis Star
The kicking room
Rodrigo Blankenship, Indianapolis Colts Hot Rodd will be asked to do it all;s UGA does not have a former punter in the league.
Returners
Miami Dolphins' strong safety Bobby McCain (28) is left in the dust by Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) on a long pass completion at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, September 20, 2020. Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post
The returners
Isaiah McKenzie, Buffalo Bills Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs
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