With the NFL draft declaration deadline occurring on Monday, let’s look at the list of the Bulldogs who declared:
Riley Ridley, WR
Isaac Nauta, TE
Mecole Hardman, WR
Elijah Holyfield, RB
Each of these players declared on the same day, which was also the day Justin Fields transferred. It looked like a mass exodus, but this was the only day any real damage was done. With DB J.R. Reed returning, the defense didn’t have any underclassmen declare for the NFL draft. Additionally, Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship chose to return to Athens.
Georgia will look for J.