The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone but the action doesn’t stop there. With just 257 selections and a draft pool of over 1,000 athletes, the undrafted free agent market is almost as exciting.
Which players from the Georgia Bulldogs are set to make a splash in their new homes?
Georgia Football Draft Picks
Below is the full list of Georgia’s picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Included are the player, their position, their draft slot, and the NFL team that selected them.
The round and position numbers indicated are the round and overall pick numbers. For instance, 5.175 is Round 5, Pick No. 175, or 3.92 is Round 3, Pick No. 92, etc.
- Mykel Williams, EDGE – 1.11, San Francisco 49ers
- Jalon Walker, LB – 1.15, Atlanta Falcons
- Malaki Starks, S – 1.27, Baltimore Ravens
- Tate Ratledge, OG – 2.57, Detroit Lions
- Dylan Fairchild, OG – 3.81, Cincinnati Bengals
- Jared Wilson, OC – 3.95, New England Patriots
- Arian Smith, WR – 4.110, New York Jets
- Trevor Etienne, RB – 4.114, Carolina Panthers
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT – 5.139, Minnesota Vikings
- Smael Mondon Jr., LB – 5.161, Philadelphia Eagles
- Warren Brinson, DT – 6.198, Green Bay Packers
- Dan Jackson, S – 7.230, Detroit Lions
- Dominic Lovett, WR – 7.244, Detroit Lions
Georgia Football UDFA Signings
Below is the full list of Georgia’s undrafted free agent signings. This list will be updated as soon as signings become official.
To view every team’s undrafted free agent signings: 2025 NFL Draft UDFA Signings by School
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Georgia Football Draft Grades
Thanks to our friends at Pro Football & Sports Network, we can take a look at how the Georgia players were graded with their landing spots. Below is the letter grade and subsequent analysis when provided for each pick.
- Round 5, Pick 139
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DT | Minnesota Vikings
Grade: A- - Round 5, Pick 161
Smael Mondon Jr., LB | Philadelphia Eagles
Grade: A+ - Round 6, Pick 198
Warren Brinson, DT | Green Bay Packers
Grade: C+ - Round 7, Pick 230
Dan Jackson, S | Detroit Lions
Grade: A - Round 7, Pick 244
Dominic Lovett, WR | Detroit Lions
Grade: A
Mykel Williams NFL Draft Grade
- Round 1, Pick 11
Mykel Williams, EDGE | San Francisco 49ers
Grade: B
There’s an argument to make that the 49ers would’ve been better served to reinforce their offensive line in Round 1, but Banks’ selection at ninth overall reduced their options. Ultimately, the 49ers’ needs were just as great on the other side of the trenches, and Mykel Williams was their selection.
Williams – in a similar mold to Shemar Stewart – was a polarizing prospect throughout the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. He never achieved elite levels of production at the collegiate level, but at 6’5” and 260 pounds, with almost 35” arms, he’s a moldable ball of clay with his size, explosiveness, hip fluidity, and overwhelming power component.
There’s a heavy developmental aspect with Williams in San Francisco, and he’ll need to grow as an independent pass-rusher, but it’s comforting that there are some high-floor elements of Williams’ game. He’s an elite run defender with gap instincts and edge-setting and stack-and-shed ability, and as a pass-rusher, he can be utilized on stunts as a battering ram. The upside is high opposite Nick Bosa if he can reach his ceiling.
Jalon Walker NFL Draft Grade
- Round 1, Pick 15
Jalon Walker, LB | Atalnta Falcons
Grade: B-
The Falcons went down to the wire with their pick at 15th overall, but they ultimately stayed put and selected Georgia’s Jalon Walker. Walker was projected as high as the top 10 at times in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, but his value is more preferable in the middle of the first round, where the Falcons scooped him up.
In Raheem Morris’ odd-front scheme, the Falcons no doubt view Walker as an EDGE, but his projection has been a point of contention for NFL Draft experts across the space. At 6’1”, 250 pounds, with 32” arms, he’s undersized for a full-time EDGE role, but he has the explosiveness, bend, agility, speed-to-power, and relentless motor to give tackles fits from wider alignments.
The Falcons no doubt hope that Walker will infuse their defensive front with desperately needed pass-rush competence. If pass-rush help were their target here, Mike Green would’ve been a better pick in theory, but his character evaluation may have ruled him out for Atlanta. There’s no disputing Walker’s mentality or dynamism in passing situations — the only question is how high his ceiling truly is as an outlier.
Malaki Starks NFL Draft Grade
- Round 1, Pick 27
Malaki Starks, S | Baltimore Ravens
Grade: A+
The Baltimore Ravens played the board and got one of the best value deals in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Malaki Starks was a top-10 prospect on my board, and he’s a perfect fit for what the Ravens need on the back end of their defense.f
At 6’1” and almost 200 pounds, Starks has good size and play strength, and his superpower is his coverage mobility, which in turn amounts to all-encompassing versatility. He’s an absurdly efficient mover on his pedal and as a weaver in two-high and single-high. He has rapid processing and superb playmaking range, and he also has short-area quickness, reaction-to-stimulus ability, and fluidity to play man-to-man coverage.
The Ravens caught a glimpse of the ideal setup at safety with Marcus Williams in his prime, but injuries sapped his ability. With Starks, they get a true safety blanket on the back end, whose versatility frees up Kyle Hamilton to be the universal chess piece he can be at his best.
Tate Ratledge NFL Draft Grade
- Round 2, Pick 57
Tate Ratledge, OG | Detroit Lions
Grade: B+
One of the NFL’s elite offenses entered the draft with very few holes. The Lions may have plugged that need with Tate Ratledge, who could slot in at right guard after Kevin Zeitler departed in free agency.
Ratledge comes with plenty of experience after starting 37 games at Georgia. He possesses an unorthodox build for an interior offensive lineman at 6’7”, but his power and explosiveness should fit beautifully between All-Pros Frank Ragnow and Penei Sewell.
Ratledge should have the inner track to start over 2024 sixth-rounder Christian Mahogany.
Dylan Fairchild NFL Draft Grade
- Round 3, Pick 81
Dylan Fairchild, OG | Cincinnati Bengals
Grade: A
The Bengals’ perpetual problems on the offensive line made the unit a need entering the draft. In particular, right guard loomed as a hole after Alex Cappa’s release. Dylan Fairchild primarily played left guard at Georgia but could switch sides and slot in as a Day 1 starter.
Fairchild is a high-IQ prospect known for his physicality and aggression. Refreshingly, his quick feet and hands make him a plus in pass protection. That’s a huge need after the Bengals’ guards combined to allow the most pressures in 2024.
Jared Wilson NFL Draft Grade
- Round 3, Pick 95
Jared Wilson, C | New England Patriots
Grade: B+
The New England Patriots went four-for-four in picking offensive players through the first two days of the draft. Regardless of how Drake Maye turns out, he can’t say the Patriots didn’t try to support his development.
Jared Wilson is the third interior offensive lineman from Georgia to go off the board on Friday. Wilson was only a one-year starter for the Bulldogs, but he impressed in pass protection with his strong base and hand usage.
While the Patriots have veteran Garrett Bradbury around as a short-term solution, seeing Wilson sooner rather than later wouldn’t be surprising.
Arian Smith NFL Draft Grade
- Round 4, Pick 110
Arian Smith, WR | New York Jets
Grade: C+
The Jets added arguably the fastest player in the draft in Arian Smith. The Georgia wideout ran a 10.10 100-meter dash for Georgia’s track team, and his sprinter speed absolutely translates to the football field. Smith was one of the very few humans on the planet who could be disappointed by a 4.36 40-yard dash time at the Combine.
Of course, he doesn’t have much going for him besides raw speed. Smith did catch 48 passes as a fifth-year player for Georgia this past season, but was otherwise limited to 20 catches in his first four seasons.
He also comes with significant questions about his hands (10 drops in 2024) and durability. As a result, it’s not obvious Smith will translate to a real wide receiver role, though his speed should make him a special teams demon.
Trevor Etienne NFL Draft Grade
- Round 4, Pick 114
Trevor Etienne, RB | Carolina Panthers
Grade: C
The Panthers now have significant depth at the running back position. They moved on from Miles Sanders. Chuba Hubbard’s career year in 2024 made the decision to cut ties with the underperforming Sanders that much easier.
Carolina also added Rico Dowdle in free agency, creating an intriguing 1-2 punch. Jonathon Brooks has suffered multiple knee injuries, so it makes sense to add depth, but Etienne may have been around later.
Etienne is a shifty runner with good vision but a bit undersized. He also lacks play strength, which causes him to struggle in pass protection. His speed and elusiveness after the catch as a receiver make him an enticing prospect. However, it’s hard to imagine the Panthers fielding a four-RB rotation.
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