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ESPN analyst’s mock draft includes a Bulldog in Top 10

John Atkins, defensive tackle Davin Bellamy, linebacker Lorenzo Carter, linebacker Nick Chubb, running back Sony Michel, running back Dominick Sanders, safety Roquan Smith, linebacker Trenton Thompson, defensive tackle Javon Wims, wide receiver Isaiah Wynn, offensive guard
By Maghen Moore
Feb 21, 2018

Mel Kiper, an ESPN NFL Draft analyst, announced his recent mock draft, and his board includes a Bulldog in the top 10 picks.

Roquan Smith, a former linebacker for Georgia, recorded 95 tackles last season as he led the Bulldogs to a Rose Bowl Game victory and the National Championship Game.

According to the linebacker' s NFL Draft profile, he is projected to be drafted in the first round and can be compared to Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones.

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