With the conclusion of the Bulldogs’ 2023 season, Georgia is witnessing a surge in NFL Draft decisions for the 2024 season. The latest announcement comes from running back Daijun Edwards, a key contributor to the Bulldogs’ offense during their impressive 29-game win streak. Edwards, known for his reliability in the running back room, has declared his entry into the 2024 NFL Draft after concluding the 2023 season with 881 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
As more players reveal their intentions in the days and weeks to come, here is an ongoing update on roster movements:
**Georgia Transfer Portal Entries:**
– Kicker Jared Zirkel enters the transfer portal.
– Wide receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse.
– Quarterback Brock Vandagriff transfers to Kentucky.
– EDGE CJ Madden transfers to Purdue.
– Wide receiver Jackson Meeks enters the transfer portal.
– Jonathan Jefferson transfers to SMU.
– EDGE Darris Smith, who announced intentions earlier, will transfer to the Missouri Tigers.
– Defensive back Nyland Green transfers to Purdue.
– Wide receiver Mekhi Mews plans to enter the transfer portal.
– Linebacker EJ Lightsey transfers to Georgia Tech.
– Offensive lineman Austin Blaske transfers to UNC.
– Wide receiver Yazeed Haynes transfers to Syracuse.
– Linebacker Jamon Dumas Johnson transfers to Kentucky.
– Defensive back AJ Harris enters the transfer portal.
– Linebacker Xavian Sorey enters the transfer portal and commits to Arkansas.
– Offensive lineman Joshua Miller announces entry into the transfer portal.
– Offensive lineman Aliou Bah transfers to Maryland.
– Defensive back Daniel Harris enters the Transfer Portal.
**Georgia NFL Draft Declarations:**
– Tight end Brock Bowers
– Offensive lineman Amarius Mims
– Cornerback Kamari Lassiter
– Defensive back Tykee Smith
– Defensive back Javon Bullard
– Wide receivers RaRa Thomas, Ladd McConkey, Dominic Lovett, Marcus Rosmey-Jacksaint
– Quarterback Carson Beck will return for the 2024 season.
– Offensive guard Tate Ratledge
– Center Sedrick Van Pran
– Offensive tackle Xavier Truss
– Defensive end Tramel Walthour
– Defensive tackles Zion Logue, Warren Brinson
– Outside linebacker Chazz Chambliss
– Linebacker Smael Mondon will return for the 2024 season.
– Linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson
– Defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse
– Running backs Kendall Milton, Daijun Edwards
– Kicker Jared Zirkel
– Punter Brett Thorson
– Safety Dan Jackson
**Coaching Movements:**
– Defensive Back Coach Fran Brown takes the head coaching job at Syracuse.
**Georgia’s 2024 Recruiting Class:**
– Ellis Robinson IV (DB)
– KJ Bolden (S)
– Dwight Phillips Jr. (RB)
– NiTareon Tuggle (WR)
– Malachi Toliver (OL)
– Marcus Harrison (OL)
– Demello Jones (S)
– Drew Miller (P)
– Sacovie White (ATH)
– Ryan Puglisi (QB)
– Jaden Reddell (TE)
– Quintavius Johnson (DL)
– Justin Greene (DL)
– Chauncey Bowens (RB)
– Jordan Thomas (DL)
– Nnamdi Ogboko (DL)
– Michael Uini (OL)
– Daniel Calhoun (OL)
– Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (DL)
– Nyier Daniels (OL)
– Marques Easley (OL)
– Justin Williams (LB)
– Kristopher Jones (LB)
– Luke Raab (LS)
– Nate Frazier (RB)
– Ondre Evans (DB)
– Nasir Johnson (DL)
The list of draft-eligible Bulldogs includes various positions, showcasing the dynamic talent pool at Georgia. The team is also experiencing coaching changes, with Defensive Back Coach Fran Brown taking on the head coaching role at Syracuse. Additionally, the 2024 recruiting class is shaping up with a mix of positions to strengthen the Bulldogs’ roster.
