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April 29, 2025
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Georgia football at the 2025 NFL Draft: Day 3

After three former Georgia Bulldogs in Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker and Malaki Starks were picked in the first round, and a trio of offensive linemen in Tate Ratledge, Dylan Fairchild and Jared Wilson went on day two, there were still plenty of Georgia players on the board on day three. Rounds four through seven will conclude the draft on Saturday.

Here are all the Bulldogs selected on day three of the 2025 NFL Draft:

Arian Smith
Speedster wideout Arian Smith became the first Bulldog off the board in day three when he was selected by the New York Jets 110th overall. Smith has special straight-line speed and was one of the biggest deep threats in the country during his time at Georgia. Once he hits top speed, he’s gone, and despite some struggles with drops, he led the Bulldogs in receiving in 2024. His raw speed and underrated physicality also make him a solid prospect on special teams, but the Jets should also utilize his speed to take the top off of defenses.

Trevor Etienne
Running back Trevor Etienne was selected 114th overall by the Carolina Panthers in round four. In his one season at Georgia, Etienne was a reliable, shifty back who provided a nice outlet in the passing game as well as some solid work in pass protection. Though he never led his team in rushing in any college season, Etienne had some huge performances for the Bulldogs, particularly in both of the team’s wins over Texas in 2024. He will join a running back room headlined by Chuba Hubbard, and should be a reliable contributor out of the gate for third-year quarterback Bryce Young.

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram Dawkins was the first pick of the fifth round, going 139th overall to the Minnesota Vikings. Ingram-Dawkins is a superb athlete with a quick first step that helps him blow by interior linemen to get in the backfield. Injuries limited his production in college, and his pass rush skills are in need of refinement, but Ingram-Dawkins tested off the charts at the NFL combine. He should be a solid depth piece for Minnesota right away, with the upside to develop into a productive interior pass rusher.

Smael Mondon Jr.
Another former Bulldog is off to the Philadelphia Eagles. Smael Mondon Jr. was drafted 161st overall by the defending Super Bowl champions in the fifth round. Mondon will join former teammates Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Lewis Cine, Kelee Ringo and Jalen Carter in Philadelphia. An athletic, instinctive linebacker who started for three years at Georgia, Mondon will get the chance to contribute alongside Dean, Zack Baun and the newly-drafted first rounder Jihaad Campbell in the Eagles’ linebacker room as the team seeks to repeat in 2025. General manager Howie Roseman’s fondness for drafting former Georgia players has worked out quite well for Philadelphia lately.

Warren Brinson
Defensive tackle Warren Brinson was selected 198th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round. Brinson was a key part of Georgia’s inferior defensive line rotation throughout his fifth year. He will join former teammates Devonte Wyatt, Quay Walker and Javon Bullard on Green Bay’s defense. Brinson was one of the steadier presences on the line at Georgia, and should provide some solid depth for a Packers team aiming to win the NFC North.

Dan Jackson
Safety Dan Jackson became the second Georgia player to be drafted by the Detroit Lions, going 230th overall in the seventh round. He will join teammate Tate Ratledge in Detroit. This will be the next step a remarkable story for Jackson. He started his career as a walk-on in 2019 before eventually working his way up to being a starter in 2024. Jackson’s grit is well documented at this point and made him a fan favorite at Georgia, and he will bring that same drive to Detroit.

Dominic Lovett
Wide receiver Dominic Lovett is the third former Bulldog taken by Detroit in this draft. He started for two seasons at Georgia after transferring from Missouri. While he never matched his final season at Missouri in terms of production, Lovett was still a prominent weapon out of the slot for Georgia. Detroit drafted another wide receiver in the third round, Alex TeSlaa, who has similar slot skills. Both will look to contribute to a wide receiver room that features premier slot receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and deep threat Jameson Williams.

 

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