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Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones declares for 2023 NFL Draft

On3-Social-Profile_GRAYby:On3 Staff Report•01/13/23
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Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones and coach Kirby Smart walk off the field after a win over Florida on Oct. 29, 2022. (Icon Sportswire / Getty Images)

Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones has officially made a decision on his future and whether to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. The 2021 Coaches Freshman All-SEC selection will be forgoing any remaining eligibility and headed to the draft, he announced on Instagram on Friday.

Jones arrived at Georgia in 2020 but played sparingly for the Bulldogs in his first season on campus, acting mostly as a reserve. His usage quickly ramped up after that, though. Now, he’s ready for the 2023 NFL Draft.

As a redshirt freshman in 2021, Jones earned Coaches Freshman All-SEC honors after he played in every game for the national champions and started the last four games of the regular season at left tackle in relief of injured starter Jamaree Salyer.

During his redshirt sophomore campaign this year, Jones was the team’s regular starter at left tackle on an offense that was quite balanced and prolific.

With a bit of basketball background, Jones has impressed NFL Draft analysts with his athleticism and movement ability. He’ll be one of the more sought-after tackles in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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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 Draft scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.