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Georgia’s Lewis Cine selected with 32nd pick in NFL draft

By AJC Sports
April 29, 2022

LEWIS CINE

Selection: First round (No. 32 overall), Minnesota Vikings

Position: Defensive back

Ht., wt.: 6-foot-1, 200 pounds

Class: Junior

Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas

Notable: Was one of five Bulldogs defenders to start all 15 games in 2021 season. … Led Georgia in overall tackles (73), solo tackles (43) and pass break-ups (9). … Recorded two tackles for loss and one interception ... Was chosen Defensive MVP of College Football Playoff Championship game. … He recorded 12 tackles against South Carolina in 202, his career high.

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