While Trevor Lawrence, the number one overall pick, hails from Cartersville, several other Georgia born players were selected. In addition, the University of Georgia had nine players taken this year, setting a school record.
The nine are:
- Eric Stokes -- Green Bay Packers round 1, pick 29
- Tyson Campbell -- Jacksonville Jaguars round 2, pick 33
- Azeez Ojulari -- New York Giants round 2, pick 50
- Monty Rice -- Tennessee Titans round 3, pick 92
- Ben Cleveland -- Baltimore Ravens round 3, pick 94
- Tre’ McKitty -- Los Angeles Chargers round 3, pick 97
- Richard LeCounte -- Cleveland Browns round 5, pick 169
- Trey Hill -- Cincinnati Bengals round 6, pick 190
- Mark Webb -- Los Angeles Chargers round 7 pick 241
Congratulations to all those taken this year!
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