NFL combine invitee: Mitch Hyatt, OL, Clemson (North Gwinnett)

Dan Benish has coached his nephew Mitch from age 8 until he reached high school. Mitch Hyatt now plays for Clemson. (Special to the AJC)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Updated Feb 15, 2019

Twenty-five former Georgia high school football players have been invited to the NFL scouting combine to be held Feb. 26-March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Georgia’s representation is tied for third-most with California and trails Florida (51) and Texas (31), according to NFL.com. Ohio is next with 20. There are 338 invitees overall.

Today, we’ll take a look at Clemson tackle Mitch Hyatt:

Mitch Hyatt, 6-5, 310, OL, Clemson, North Gwinnett, Suwanee. He was a four-year starter for the Tigers and two-time All-American. He played a school-record 3,754 snaps over 58 games, including 57 starts. He was a four-time All-ACC selection. He was an Outland Trophy semifinalist. Some NFL scouts believe he can move inside and play guard. Benefitted from going back to school for his senior season, which allowed him to get stronger. Hyatt's uncle,

Dan Benish, was an All-ACC defensive tackle and a starter on Clemson’s 1981 National Championship team.

Here are the other players with Georgia connections who have been invited to the combine:

LB - Bryson Allen-Williams, South Carolina - Cedar Grove

CB - Blace Brown, Troy - Cherokee

DE - Austin Bryant, Clemson - Thomas County Central

OL - Chuma Edoga, USC - McEachern

QB - Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State - Richmond Hill

WR - Terry Godwin, Georgia - Callaway

OL - Donnell Greene, Minnesota - Kell

LB - Terez Hall, Missouri - M.L. King

WR - Mecole Hardman, Georgia - Elbert County

CB - Montre Hartage, Northwestern - Crisp County