Former Georgia Tech defensive back Jemea Thomas became the second Yellow Jackets player taken in the NFL draft, getting selected in the sixth round by the New England Patriots. He was the 30th pick of the round and 206th overall.

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Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (right) reacts with her teammate, guard Rhyne Howard, after a basket during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
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