Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo has officially made a decision on his future and whether to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.

The 2021 Freshman All-SEC selection and two-time national champion is NFL-bound after announcing his decision in the locker room following Monday night’s 65-7 blowout of TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Confirming the expected, Kelee Ringo told reporters in the locker room tonight that his intention is to enter the NFL draft. https://t.co/KJv9ZqaaaF

— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) January 10, 2023

Ringo flew onto the scene in 2021 after redshirting in his first year at Georgia in 2020 as he recovered from an offseason surgery. During Georgia’s national championship campaign last year he played in all 15 games and started the final 12, turning into a key part of an elite secondary.

The rangy athlete racked up 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight pass breakups during that season, quickly turning into a household name.

He picked up right where he left off as a redshirt sophomore this season. His interception going into the end zone in a game against Tennessee was picture-perfect, the kind of technique that will have NFL scouts absolutely drooling over his potential.

Ringo is widely regarded as a first-round NFL Draft pick with the potential to go within the first 10 picks given his size, length and athleticism for the position.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.