Let’s go between the hedges and look at Georgia’s offensive draft preview. While we may not see any first-round or first-day picks, there is plenty of value and depth that the Dawgs can provide a lucky NFL team.
Between the Hedges: Georgia’s Offensive Draft Preview
Tate Ratledge
Position: Offensive Guard
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 308
Georgia Career:
Ratledge started at least one game in his last four seasons and was a consistent starter whenever healthy over the past three. Earned AP All-America Third Team honors, was named an AFCA First Team All-American, and received First Team All-SEC recognition from both the AP and coaches. Ratledge served as the anchor and leader of the offensive line.
Scout’s Analysis:
What jumps off the film is Ratledge’s ability to maintain pocket integrity against interior pressure. His anchor against bull rushes and awareness of stunts will translate immediately to the pro game. While he doesn’t offer the position flexibility of some interior line prospects, his mastery of the right guard spot compensates for this limitation. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: 3rd Round Draft Pick
Jared Wilson
Position: Center
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 310
Georgia Career:
Wilson was a two-year starter at Georgia and earned Second Team All-SEC honors from the coaches this season.
Scout’s Analysis:
His movement skills are elite for the position – watch this kid mirror linebackers in pass protection and you’ll understand why offensive line coaches are intrigued. Teams looking for Day 1 maulers should look elsewhere, but coordinators running pass-heavy attacks with complex protection schemes will see immediate value in Wilson’s technical pass blocking prowess. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round
Dylan Fairchild
Position: Center
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 318
Georgia Career:
Fairchild was a two-year starter for the Bulldogs, starting all 14 games on the offensive line this season. He earned AP All-America Second Team honors, was named to both the AP and Coaches Second Team All-SEC, and was recognized on the Senior Bowl Midseason All-America Team.
Scout’s Analysis:
The tenacity and technical prowess he developed through his wrestling background shine through in pass sets, where his advanced understanding of leverage and weight distribution consistently frustrates interior rushers.
– NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round
Trevor Etienne
Position: Running Back
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 205
Georgia Career:
Etienne spent one season in Athens after transferring from Florida, where he played the previous two years with the Gators. A Coaches All-SEC Third Team selection, he started nine games in 2024. Etienne delivered his best performances against Texas—rushing for 87 yards and a season-high three touchdowns on 19 carries in the regular-season matchup, then posting 94 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, in the SEC Championship.
Scout’s Analysis:
What separates Etienne from similar-sized backs is his instinct for the game and natural receiving ability. The tape shows a runner who understands defensive leverage, consistently making the first man miss without losing momentum. His pass protection awareness – recognizing blitzes and sorting through stunts – will earn immediate trust from coaching staffs, even if his anchor strength needs development. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: 5th Round Pick
Ben Yurosek
Position: Tight End
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 245
Georgia Career:
Yurosek joined Georgia as a grad transfer after spending four years at Stanford. He played in all 14 games this season, recording 15 receptions for 185 yards.
Scout’s Analysis:
His excellent hands, ability to make contested catches, and versatility in lining up across multiple positions will be key assets. Yurosek’s athleticism and football IQ are clear strengths, making him a reliable target in the passing game and a capable blocker when called upon. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: Undrafted Free Agent
Xavier Truss
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6’7″
Weight: 309
Georgia Career:
Truss was a three‑year starter at Georgia, starting 41 games over his final three seasons and appearing in all 43 contests.
Scout’s Analysis:
The big man’s resume extends beyond the gridiron, with a track record of excellence in the classroom and on the field. A three-time state champion in indoor track and field during his high school days, Truss demonstrated his athleticism early on. His academic pursuits in Housing Management & Policy, coupled with his on-field growth, paint the picture of a well-rounded prospect ready to make the leap to the NFL. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: Undrafted Free Agent
Dominic Lovett
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 187
Georgia Career:
Lovett transferred from Missouri and spent the last two seasons at Georgia. This year, he hauled 59 catches for 607 yards and six touchdowns. Lovett showed no love, just hate for the trade School on North Avenue this year. He caught five passes for 47 yards and two touchdowns, both of which came in the fourth quarter, in a come-from-behind eight-overtime win over Georgia Tech
Scout’s Analysis:
Lovett fits the mold of a productive slot receiver at the NFL level, with the tools to contribute immediately in the right system. His precise route-running and reliable hands make him an attractive option for teams employing quick-passing offenses. While his size may limit his ceiling as an outside threat, Lovett’s football IQ and adaptability should allow him to carve out a solid role. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: Undrafted Free Agent
Ariain Smith (WR)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 185
Georgia Career:
Smith contributed as a receiver for the last four years and flashed potential throughout the 2024 season. He turned in multiple explosive performances, including a career-high 134 yards receiving, a big 42-yard touchdown against Mississippi State. A 132-yard, one-touchdown game at Alabama that featured a 47-yard reception. He also hauled in a 67-yard catch in the Sugar Bowl vs. Notre Dame, leading Georgia in receiving during the CFP Quarterfinal. While occasional drops left fans wanting more, Smith’s ability to stretch the field was unmatched by his teammates in 2024.
Scout’s Analysis:
Smith’s elite speed and big-play ability have always made him an intriguing prospect, but now he must demonstrate he can be a complete receiver. – NFL Draft Buzz
NFL Draft Projection: Undrafted Free Agent
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