Mike Mayock predicts 3 Bulldogs drafted in first round of 2018 NFL Draft

In Mike Mayock’s final mock draft before the NFL draft begins Thursday night, the NFL analyst predicted three former Georgia players will be taken in the first round.

Mayock predicted that linebacker Roquan Smith will be drafted eighth overall by the Chicago Bears, followed by offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn at No. 22 by the Indianapolis Colts. Mayock also predicted that running back Sony Michel would be selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 28.

The first round of the draft begins at 8 p.m. Thursday and can be watched on ESPN, ESPN2 and the NFL Network.

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