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Georgia’s Broderick Jones selected with 14th pick in NFL draft

Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones warms-up before their game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia offensive lineman Broderick Jones warms-up before their game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Starkville, Mississippi. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
April 28, 2023

BRODERICK JONES

Selection: First round (No. 14 overall), Pittsburgh Steelers

Position: Offensive lineman

Ht., wt.: 6-4, 310

Class: Third-year sophomore

Hometown: Lithonia

Notable: In his final two seasons at Georgia, he played in all 30 games, starting the last 19 at left tackle. He started all 15 games in the 2022 season. … Jones was voted first-team All-SEC in the 2022 season by the Associated Press and freshman all-SEC in 2021 by the conference coaches.

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