ESPN's 2026 NFL Draft Mock Selects Seven Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia continues to produce top NFL talent, with seven players projected to be drafted in 2026.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:36pm

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ESPN's latest 7-round mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft has seven Georgia Bulldogs being selected, the fewest for the program since 2020 when seven players were also chosen. However, Georgia has still had an impressive 31 players drafted over the last three years and 55 over the last five, showcasing the continued pipeline of NFL talent coming out of the program under head coach Kirby Smart.

Why it matters

Georgia's ability to consistently produce NFL-caliber talent is a major recruiting advantage for the program and helps maintain its status as one of the top college football powers. While seven selections would be the fewest in recent years, it still demonstrates the Bulldogs' continued dominance in developing professional-level players.

The details

ESPN's 7-round 2026 NFL Draft mock has Georgia placing seven players, down from the 10 Bulldogs selected in last year's draft. However, Georgia has still had an impressive 31 players drafted over the last three years and 55 over the last five, showing the program's continued ability to develop NFL talent under head coach Kirby Smart.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Georgia has had 31 players selected in the NFL Draft over the last three years.
  • Over the last five years, the Bulldogs have had 55 players chosen in the NFL Draft.

The players

Kirby Smart

The head football coach at the University of Georgia, who has overseen the Bulldogs' pipeline of NFL talent during his tenure.

Matt Miller

The ESPN NFL Draft analyst who released the 7-round 2026 mock draft projecting seven Georgia players to be selected.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia has made sure the roster remains stocked with NFL talent, and after winning the 2025 SEC Championship, the 2026 NFL Draft is poised to once again be a major selling point for the Dawgs' program.”

— Kipp Adams, 247Sports Writer

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, where Georgia is expected to have a strong presence despite projections of 'only' seven players being selected, which would be the fewest for the program since 2020.

The takeaway

Georgia's continued ability to develop NFL-caliber talent, even in years when their draft numbers may dip slightly, remains a major recruiting advantage and testament to the program's sustained excellence under head coach Kirby Smart.