Georgia’s Derion Kendrick selected with 212th pick in NFL draft

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Derion Kendrick (11) celebrates following their 33-18 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

By AJC Sports

April 30, 2022

DERION KENDRICK

Selection: Sixth round (No. 212 overall), Los Angeles Rams

Position: Defensive back

Ht., wt.: 6-0, 190 pounds

Class: Senior

Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C.

Notable: Was one of five Bulldogs defenders to start all 15 games in 2021 season. … Led UGA in interceptions, with four, broke up three passes and registered two tackles for loss. ... Was chosen Defensive MVP in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal. … Transferred from Clemson, where he played in the CFP all three seasons.

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