Photos: 11 things to know about Georgia's Stetson Bennett going to the Rams

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Photos: 11 things to know about Georgia's Stetson Bennett going to the Rams

Quarterback Stetson Bennett led Georgia to two national championships. Now he is headed to the NFL after being drafted by the Rams in the fourth round Saturday. Here's 11 things to know about Bennett's NFL opportunity.

Bennett has a chance to back up former Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford with the Rams. Stafford is under contract for the next four seasons.

The Rams' two backup quarterbacks last season — John Wolford and Bryce Perkins — both struggled behind a poor offensive line after Stafford was injured. Los Angeles turned in desperation to waiver-wire pickup Baker Mayfield, who beat the Raiders two days after joining the team and eventually started the final five games. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Bennett will be joined by a lineman who protected him at UGA. Tackle Warren McClendon (left) was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round Saturday. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

No one on the Rams roster currently wears Bennett's number 13. NFL great Kurt Warner wore 13 for the Rams in St. Louis but his number has not been retired. (AJC file photo)

Los Angeles hadn't drafted a quarterback since trading up to get Jared Goff with the No. 1 overall pick in 2016. Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Bennett is headed back to play at SoFi Stadium again. It is the home of the Rams. . (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Former Georgia defensive back Derion Kendrick also plays for the Rams. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Richard Lecounte is on the Rams' reserve/future list. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Picking Bennett in the fourth round was early according to many draft prognostications. But the Rams clearly didn't want to lose out: Three more quarterbacks were drafted in the 12 picks after the Rams grabbed Bennett. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Bennett said of joining the Rams: "I'm excited to just go in there, be quiet, take notes and learn.” (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

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