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UGA lineman Wynn selected No. 23 overall by Patriots in NFL draft

Former UGA offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).
Former UGA offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 27, 2018

Former UGA offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn was selected by the New England Patriots with the 23rd pick in the 2018 NFL draft Thursday.

Wynn was the second UGA player drafted in the first round. Roquan Smith was taken 8th overall by the Chicago Bears.

- Related: Follow each pick of the first round

- Homegrown: Georgia natives Smith, Chubb taken in top 10

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