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UGA greats Chubb, Michel begin NFL journeys in minicamp

Former UGA running backs Sony Michel (left) and Nick Chubb wore each others jersey during Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Tess DeMeyer
June 18, 2018

Former UGA running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel are off and running as they begin their careers in the NFL.

Both recently participated in minicamps and displayed some of the skills that helped them to become the duo with the most rushing yards in FBS history.

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Chubb, now wearing No. 31, ran drills alongside veteran Carlos Hyde at Cleveland Browns’ minicamp last week.

Chubb also got some receiving reps with top draft pick and Rose Bowl rival Baker Mayfield.

Michel also showed off his receiving skills earlier this month with Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady.

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