Tracking Georgia football’s undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is over, but the race to sign undrafted free agents is in overdrive.
That includes three former Georgia football players who were not taken in the seven-round draft Thursday to Saturday.
Georgia had 10 players selected total from its second straight national championship team, the program's second most after only the NFL modern record 15 last season.
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There are plenty of success stories of former Georgia players who went undrafted. Those include center David Andrews, defensive lineman Abry Jones, running back Danny Ware, defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter, kicker Rodrigo Blankenship and punter Drew Butler
Georgia football’s undrafted free agents after 2023 NFL Draft
Offensive guard/center Warren Ericson are still available.
Jack Podlesny signs with Minnesota Vikings
Kicker Jack Podlesny is signing with the Vikings, his agent confirmed to the Athens Banner-Herald.
The Saint Simons native was 26 of 29 last season on field goals and 73 of 74 on extra points, earning first-team All-SEC honors by the coaches and Associated Press.
Podlesny went 61 of 74 for his career on field goals with a long of 53 yards. He had 86 touchbacks on 134 kickoffs at Georgia.
Kearis Jackson signing with Tennessee Titans
Wide receiver Kearis Jackson is signing with the Tennessee Titans, according to Jackson’s Facebook post with a graphic from the agency that represents him.
The Fort Valley native had 78 catches for 1,107 yards and 4 touchdowns during his five Georgia seasons including 21 for 320 yards last season. He also had 35 kick returns for a 21.7 average and 42 punt returns for an average of 8.0 yards.
Thank you God for this opportunity. 💙
— Kearis Jackson (@king_kearis) April 29, 2023
Warren Ericson gets mini-camp invite
Offensive lineman Warren Ericson, who started 17 games for Georgia, has been invited to participate in a Denver Broncos rookie mini-camp, his agent confirmed on Sunday night. The tryout for Ericson is May 12-14.
The 6-foot-4, 305-pound North Gwinnett product played in 13 games in a reserve role last season, working at center and guard, after starting 14 games at right guard in 2021. Ericson started two games at center in 2020 and one in 2019 and also played five games at center in 2021.
That versatility could give him a chance to stick around, at least in a practice squad capacity.
Ericson redshirted in 2018 and then played four seasons. He entered the draft rather than use another season of eligibility remaining.
UGA Bulldogs selected in the NFL Draft
Jalen Carter | Philadelphia Eagles, first round, No. 9 overallBroderick Jones | Pittsburgh Steelers, first round, No. 14 overall
Nolan Smith | Philadelphia Eagles, first round, No. 30 overall
Darnell Washington | Pittsburgh Steelers, third round, No. 93 overall
Kelee Ringo | Philadelphia Eagles, fourth round, No. 105 overall
Stetson Bennett | Los Angeles Rams, fourth round, No. 128 overall
Chris Smith | Las Vegas Raiders, fourth round, No. 170 overall
Robert Beal | San Francisco 49ers, fifth round, No. 173 overall
Warren McClendon | Los Angeles Rams, fifth round, No. 174 overall
Kenny McIntosh | Seattle Seahawks, seventh round, No. 237
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