The NFL season recently concluded, with the Philadelphia Eagles overpowering the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl about two weeks ago. While there were numerous takeaways from this year’s game, Georgia football fans are particularly highlighting one: NFL teams benefit greatly when they draft former Georgia Bulldogs.
This season, the Eagles had six former Bulldogs on their roster, many of whom played key roles in leading the team’s defense. Their contributions were so significant that quarterback Jalen Hurts acknowledged them during the Super Bowl buildup. The Eagles’ success this season suggests that assembling a roster with multiple Bulldogs could be a winning strategy. If that’s the case, it would be wise for Philadelphia to continue selecting Georgia players—a notion supported by the latest NFL Mock Draft from expert Daniel Jeremiah.
Malaki Starks to the Eagles
In his latest mock draft, Daniel Jeremiah projects Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks to the Eagles with the final pick of the first round. While it would be exciting to see Starks land in Philadelphia, it’s an unlikely scenario since many draft experts predict he will be selected much earlier. However, if he does unexpectedly fall to No. 32, it would be an amusing twist that Philly fans would certainly welcome.
Starks is coming off an outstanding third season at Georgia, where he recorded 77 tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception. His performance solidified his reputation as a dominant defensive presence, making him a highly coveted prospect in this year’s draft. Whichever team selects him will be getting a standout player.
With the NFL Draft set to begin on April 24, UGA fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out where Starks and other Bulldogs will start their professional careers. Given the Eagles’ recent success with Georgia players, it would be exciting to see them add another Bulldog to their roster—so hopefully, that’s exactly what happens.
