The NFL draft was concluded with an exceptionally low number of Georgia Bulldogs taken. Isaiah McKenzie's fifth round selection by the Denver Broncos prevented Kirby Smart's team from being totally skunked. Given the number of draft-eligible Bulldogs who elected to come back, that's neither surprising nor particularly discouraging.
The good news for Uga Players who were not selected is that they now get to take part in the undrafted free agent derby, wherein players not selected try to catch on with one of the league’s 32 teams. In many respects, it's actually a better deal than becoming a late round selection. Undrafted free agents have the opportunity to approach the teams for whom they want to play. They get to try to catch on with teams whose rosters are best suited to their skill sets, whose schemes match their abilities, and in many cases just end up with a higher quality organization.
We will update this list as additional agreements reached over the next 24 hours or so.
{12:05 am Sunday update}
It looks like most eligible UGA players have reached a deal. Quincy Mauger will sign with the Atlanta Falcons. Brandon Kublanow has come to terms with the Baltimore Ravens. Greg Pyke is headed to the Buffalo Bills. Defensive back Maurice Smith is headed to Miami for a shot with the Dolphins.
Blessed To Have An Opportunity To Be A Miami Dolphin
— Maurice(Mo) Smith II (@Moreece300) April 29, 2017
Also offensive tackle Tyler Catalina has come to terms with the Washington Redskins.
Excited to say I'm a Washington Redskin. I'm ready to get to work and the chip on my shoulder has never been bigger. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/WWdR8daXxg
— Tyler Catalina (@Tycat72) April 29, 2017
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