Ranking UGA players set to become NFL free agents by 2023 earnings
Georgia Bulldogs made an impact in the NFL from start to finish. The NFL season ended with wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. scoring a game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl 58. Now, Hardman Jr. and 12 other former Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to become NFL free agents.
NFL free agency begins on March 11. Players can begin officially signing with NFL teams on March 13. Hardman Jr., D’Andre Swift, and Leonard Floyd highlight a lengthy list of Dawgs in the NFL that are scheduled to become free agents.
One of Kirby Smart and Georgia’s top recruiting pitches is the success of former Bulldogs in the NFL.
What Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to become NFL free agents? We rank all 13 former Bulldogs slated to become free agents based on much they earned in 2023 (earnings data is per Spotrac).
Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd
Most recent team: Buffalo Bills
2023 earnings: $7.0 million
Pass rusher Justin Houston
Most recent team: Miami Dolphins
2023 earnings: $6.0 million
Wide receiver Mecole Hardman
Most recent team: Kansas City Chiefs
2023 earnings: $3.9 million
Offensive guard Isaiah Wynn
Most recent team: Miami Dolphins
2023 earnings: $2.1 million
Running back D'Andre Swift
Most recent team: Philadelphia Eagles
2023 earnings: $1.8 million
Defensive tackle John Jenkins
Most recent team: Las Vegas Raiders
2023 earnings: $1.3 million
Wide receiver Chris Conley
Most recent team: San Francisco 49ers
2023 earnings: $1.0 million
Tight end Charlie Woerner
Most recent team: San Francisco 49ers
2023 earnings: $1.0 million
Tight end Lawrence Cager
Most recent team: New York Giants
2023 earnings: $0.9 million
Defensive end Malik Herring (restricted free agent)
Most recent team: Kansas City Chiefs
2023 earnings: $0.9 million
Defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter (exclusive rights free agent)
Most recent team: Arizona Cardinals
2023 earnings: $0.9 million
Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
Most recent team: Indianapolis Colts
2023 earnings: $0.8 million
Quarterback Jake Fromm
Most recent team: Washington Commanders
2023 earnings: $0.3 million