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Watch: Nolan Smith emotional when talking about Devin Willock for first time

By AJC Sports
Updated March 1, 2023

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith got emotional when he spoke about former teammate Devin Willock while addressing the media at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler McCoy were killed in a car accident Jan. 15, one day after a celebration in Athens following Georgia’s second consecutive national championship.

“Do it for Dev,” Smith said.

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