Story perspectives

Georgia Drafts Eight, Smart Reaches 84 Career Picks

4/26/2026

Summary

Georgia Drafts Eight

Georgia had eight players drafted 2026 NFL Draft.
Eight picks included Monroe Freeling (19th, Carolina Panthers), Christen Miller (42nd, New Orleans Saints), CJ Allen (53rd, Indianapolis Colts), Oscar Delp (73rd, Saints), Zachariah Branch (79th, Falcons), Daylen Everette (85th, Steelers), Colbie Young (140th, Cincinnati Bengals) and Micah Morris (207th, Philadelphia Eagles).
Georgia’s eight picks ranked seventh-most, giving Kirby Smart a record of overseeing 84 drafted players.

Summary

Morris Combine

Micah Morris measured 6-foot-5, 334 lb at the 2026 NFL Combine.
He ran a 5.09-second 40-yard dash and posted 29 bench reps.
He played in 48 Georgia games, started 19, allowed no sacks in 2025.
He blocked first-round tackles Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter on scout team, prompting work-ethic concerns despite raw tools.
Kirby Smart said he will mature, noting role in Georgia’s 32.1 points, 182.1 rushing and 220.3 passing yards per game.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 NFL Draft, held April 22-23 at Madison Square Garden and featuring 246 selections, marked a surge of college talent entering the league. Miami’s strong showing—reflected later in the 2001 draft where it led first-round picks—illustrates how programs can flood rosters. Georgia’s eight picks in 2026 echo that pattern, prompting scouts to prioritize elite college pipelines.

1 of 3

Georgia Drafts Eight

Georgia had eight players drafted 2026 NFL Draft.
Eight picks included Monroe Freeling (19th, Carolina Panthers), Christen Miller (42nd, New Orleans Saints), CJ Allen (53rd, Indianapolis Colts), Oscar Delp (73rd, Saints), Zachariah Branch (79th, Falcons), Daylen Everette (85th, Steelers), Colbie Young (140th, Cincinnati Bengals) and Micah Morris (207th, Philadelphia Eagles).
Georgia’s eight picks ranked seventh-most, giving Kirby Smart a record of overseeing 84 drafted players.

1 / 3