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Bengals select Georgia’s Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL draft

Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) is shown on the sideline during their game against Florida at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, October 27, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fl. Georgia won 43-20 against Florida. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) is shown on the sideline during their game against Florida at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, October 27, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fl. Georgia won 43-20 against Florida. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
April 26, 2024

Amarius Mims

Selection: First round (No. 18 overall), Cincinnati Bengals

Position: Offensive lineman

Ht., wt.: 6-7, 340

Class: Junior

Hometown: Cochran

Notable: He played right tackle in seven games and made six starts. He sustained a high-ankle sprain in Georgia’s SEC opener against South Carolina. He returned from injury in the home finale against Ole Miss.

-D. Orlando Ledbetter

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