Several former players from Georgia, including kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, made their way through the media session at the NFL scouting combine on Wednesday at Indiana Convention Center.
Former Bulldogs Brian Herrien, Isaiah Wilson, Solomon Kindley, Andrew Thomas and D’Andre Swift all spoted to the media.
Here’s a quick tweet cap from the session:
Former Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship met with the #Atlanta #Falcons two days ago. They told him they’re in market for kicking competition. pic.twitter.com/NfSRyEaphW
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia Southern kicker Tyler Bass met with the #Falcons ST coordinator Ben Kotwica. “I love coach Kotwica,” he said. pic.twitter.com/MAKZ4HLIUo
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia LG Solomon Kindley has met with the #Patriots and legendary Oline coach Dante Scarnecchia! pic.twitter.com/pvqqd8RKn5
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia tackle Isaiah Wilson said the toughest guy he face was LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson. Big dude at 6-7, 350 pounds. pic.twitter.com/k8gxIgyqmy
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia LT Andrew Thomas said he plans to run a 4.9 in the 40-yard dash. pic.twitter.com/aB0TpqEWlz
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia RB Brian Herrien hopes to impress NFL teams at the combine. He wants to show off his ability to catch the ball. pic.twitter.com/tnr17bdiRu
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins had an informal meeting with the #Atlanta #Falcons and has a formal interview on Friday. Here with @ColeyHarvey Lovett alum #DevontaFreemanReplacement pic.twitter.com/8YN2moQut4
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
Ex Georgia RB D’Andre Swift has a formal meeting with the #Miami #Dolphins on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/0aumz3p3uu
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 26, 2020
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
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