Bulldogs in the NFL G R A D U A T E S S I N C E

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1 2012 NFL Combine Charles Johnson, DE Corvey Irvin, DT Jacksonville Jaguars T he Georgia Bulldogs have always held a prominent place in the NFL. In the last eight years alone, 23 former Bulldogs have helped their teams reach the Super Bowl, including Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward, XLIV winners Jon Stinchcomb and Charles Grant, XLV winner Jarius Wynn, and XLVI winner D.J. Ware. Matthew Stafford, QB Detroit Lions Mohamed Massaquoi, WR Reshad Jones, DB Miami Dolphins Asher Allen : CB Minnesota Vikings Robert Geathers, DE 84 Billy Bennett Reggie Brown Jevaris Johnson Porter Lady Philip Nix Jeff T. Harris Summer 2005

2 D.J. Ware, RB New York Giants Paul Oliver, FS San Diego Chargers Kris Durham, WR Champ Bailey, CB Dannell Ellerbe, LB Baltimore Ravens John Kasay, PK UGA Pro Day 2012 Will Witherspoon, LB Tennessee Titans Albert Hollis Summer 2005 Gerald Anderson Greg Blue John DeGenova Damien Gary Mike Gilliam 85

3 Fernando Velasco, C Tennessee Titans UGA Pro Day 2012 Sean Jones, FS Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current NFL Bulldogs» Asher Allen, CB, Minnesota Vikings» Justin Anderson, OT, Indianapolis Colts» Geno Atkins, DT,» Champ Bailey, CB,» Clint Boling, G,» Brandon Boykin, CB, Philadelphia Eagles» Drew Butler, P,» Shaun Chapas, FB, Dallas Cowboys Benjamin Watson, TE Kedric Golston, DE Washington Redskins» Orson Charles, TE,» Chris Clemons, DE, Dennis Roland, T Shaun Chapas, FB Dallas Cowboys» Brandon Coutu, PK, Jacksonville Jaguars» Rennie Curran, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Darryl Gamble, LG San Diego Chargers 86 Orantes Grant Lee Jackson Brian Jordan Bryan McClendon Dennis Roland Ryan Schnetzer

4 Akeem Dent, LB Atlanta Falcons Clint Boling, G Demarcus Dobbs, DE San Francisco 49ers Current NFL Bulldogs» Thomas Davis, LB, Richard Seymour, DT Oakland Raiders» Akeem Dent, LB, Atlanta Falcons» Demarcus Dobbs, DE, San Francisco 49ers» Kris Durham, WR,» Dannell Ellerbe, LB, Baltimore Ravens» Bruce Figgins, FB, Baltimore Ravens Knowshon Moreno, RB» Darryl Gamble, LB, San Diego Chargers» Robert Geathers, DE, Rennie Curran, LB Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans) 2012 NFL Combine» Cordy Glenn, OT, Buffalo Bills» Kedric Golston, DE, Washington Redskins» A.J. Green, WR, Kade Weston, DT New England Patriots)» Justin Houston, LB, Kansas City Chiefs» Corvey Irvin, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars D.J. Shockley Jamario Smith Russ Tanner Josh Brock Josh Herndon Darrell Homes 87

5 Geno Atkins : DT Randy McMichael, TE San Diego Chargers Current NFL Bulldogs» Tim Jennings, CB, Chicago Bears» Charles Johnson, DE, A.J. Green, WR» Ben Jones, C, Houston Texans» Reshad Jones, DB, Miami Dolphins Jarius Wynn, DE Green Bay Packers» John Kasay, K, New Orleans Saints» Kregg Lumpkin, RB,» Mohamed Massaquoi, WR,» Randy McMichael, TE, San Diego Chargers» Prince Miller, CB, Buffalo Bills» Knowshon Moreno, RB,» Leonard Pope, TE, Leonard Pope, TE Kansas City Chiefs) Kiante Tripp, DE» Dennis Roland, T, Chris Clemons, DE 88 Marcus Jackson David Jacobs Bartley Miller Martrez Milner Francis Ryan Sewell Ken Veal

6 Kregg Lumpkin : RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Justin Houston, LB Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL Combine Current NFL Bulldogs» Richard Seymour, DE, Oakland Raiders Tim Jennings, CB Chicago Bears» Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions» Kiante Tripp, DE, Thomas Davis, LB» DeAngelo Tyson, DE, Baltimore Ravens» Fernando Velasco, OL, Tennessee Titans» Blair Walsh, K, Minnesota Vikings» D.J. Ware, RB, New York Giants» Ben Watson, TE, Prince Miller, CB Buffalo Bills Baltimore Ravens) Josh Davis, OT Chicago Bears» Kade Weston, DT,» Aron White, TE, Atlanta Falcons» Will Witherspoon, LB, Tennessee Titans» Jarius Wynn, DE, Green Bay Packers Matt Adcock Summer 2006 Bruce Adrine Dale Dixson Ray Gant Alex Jackson John LaValley 89

7 What the Pros Say I don t believe there is any better opportunity than to have the chance to become a Georgia Bulldog. Georgia is a great school with outstanding tradition in both athletics and academics. Herschel Walker, TB 1982 Heisman Trophy Winner 1999 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee When I was being recruited, I visited colleges and universities all over the country. Something immediately stuck out about Athens. Not only was the town what I was looking for to spend my college years, but the athletics and academics at UGA were second to none. I built relationships on and off the field while I was at Georgia that I know will last a lifetime. And no matter where I go, there are always Bulldogs around. That s a good feeling and something that makes me always remember how proud I am to say that I went to Georgia. Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia has the excitement of big time college football. Playing for the Bulldogs helped me prepare for the many challenges I encountered in the NFL. I loved my time at Georgia. Terrell Davis, RB, Super Bowl XXXII MVP One of the greatest feelings in my athletic career was putting on the Red and Black and running onto the field between the hedges. Being a first round draft choice and playing in the NFL on Sundays was something I dreamed about all my life. Being a Georgia Bulldog was a big part of making that dream come true. Champ Bailey, CB It s special to me to have been a part of this family, this brotherhood at Georgia. I have always felt like the coaching staff and my teammates have been in my corner, and I know I ll always feel that way. It s an honor for me to be associated with the University of Georgia. A.J. Green, WR, 90 Tony Milton Quentin Moses Joseph O Keefe Mario Raley Tony Taylor Joe Tereshinski

8 What the Pros Say Playing at Georgia was both an honor and a privilege. Donning the Red and Black is a feeling I will never forget. There s nothing better than stepping onto the field in front of 92,000 screaming fans at Sanford Stadium. My time at Georgia and the coaching of Rodney Garner prepared me well for the NFL experience. Playing at Georgia made all the difference in my life. Bulldog fans are the best in college football, and you can feel the electricity every time there is a home game. I really felt the coaches and all of the great athletes I played with prepared me for the NFL and life after football. When people ask me what is the key to my success, I always point to my days as a Georgia Bulldog and the support I received from the University. Hines Ward, WR Super Bowl XL MVP I m always talking about Georgia in the locker room and what a great experience I had there. I met a lot of players, students, and coaches who are now life-long friends during my time at UGA. I d do it all again if I had the chance. I have a son now and if I could send him to any school it would definitely be Georgia. Richard Seymour, DE Oakland Raiders My experience in Athens and at the University of Georgia was a great one. After I got to the NFL, I realized that the competitive practices, the games and the speed of the game at Georgia weren t too different from the professional level, which speaks well of UGA. Working with guys like Matthew Stafford, Knowshon Moreno, Mohamed Massaquoi and Dannell Ellerbe on a daily basis helped prepare me for the league. Asher Allen, CB Minnesota Vikings This school does a great job of recruiting the right people and developing them on and off the field. Coach Richt always says he wants you to be a great person along with being a great player. He and the coaches helped mold me on and off the field. I m proud to be a Bulldog. Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions Marcus Stroud, DT 10-Year NFL Veteran Stephen White Kentrell Curry Gordon Ely-Kelso Trahern Holden Nick Jones Kregg Lumpkin 91