Former UGA running back Nick Chubb was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft Friday.

Chubb, the second-leading rusher in UGA and SEC history, was the 35th overall pick in the draft, which lasts seven rounds and will conclude Saturday. Chubb became the fourth UGA player drafted following first-round picks Roquan Smith (No. 8, Bears)Isaiah Wynn (No. 23, Patriots) and Sony Michel (No. 31, Patriots).

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