Five Bulldogs Shine at the Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl, one of the most anticipated events of the NFL offseason, took place on Saturday, featuring top college football talent from across the country competing for one last chance to showcase their skills before the NFL Draft. The intensity of the competition builds throughout the week during practice, but Saturday was the day to suit up and play one final game in their Georgia helmets.
While no one from Georgia had an exceptional game, the Senior Bowl is designed for all players to receive equal playing time, making standout performances rarer. Despite this, five Bulldogs took part in the event and managed to make their presence felt with some notable stats. Let’s break down how each Georgia player fared on Saturday.
Senior Bowl Stats
WR Arian Smith – Two catches for 37 yards.
Safety Dan Jackson – Three tackles and one pass break-up.
LB Smael Mondon – Two tackles and one pass break-up.
DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins – Two tackles.
RB Trevor Etienne – Five carries for 12 yards.
Georgia’s Top Play
Although all five Bulldogs performed well in their limited roles, the highlight of the day came from wide receiver Arian Smith. Although his final line read two catches for 37 yards, one reception stood out—a jaw-dropping 32-yard grab, despite a defender closely covering him.
Smith, who had an up-and-down season, still has a lot to prove in the NFL Draft process. If he keeps making plays like this, there’s no doubt he’ll be a high draft pick come this summer.
Georgia’s NFL-bound players will have multiple opportunities to impress scouts in the coming months, including Pro Day in Athens and the NFL Draft Combine from February 27 to March 2. The NFL Draft will take place in late April.
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