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Nolan Smith was an On3 Five-Star Plus+ recruit coming out of Bradenton (Florida) IMG Academy in the 2019 recruiting class. He ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the country, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. Smith was the co-winner of the Bulldogs’ Defensive Newcomer of the Year award in 2019 after finishing with 18 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He started one of 10 games in 2020 – recording 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks – before breaking out in 2021, starting 14 games for the national champions. During the 2021 season, he racked up 56 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and one interception. He also led the squad with three forced fumbles. Smith started the first eight games of the Bulldogs' 2022 title march before suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle. Smith majored in mathematics at Georgia.

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Former Georgia star Nolan Smith is set to serve as the celebrity guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay this week, he announced via Instagram. Smith

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Nolan Smith to serve as ESPN College GameDay guest picker for Georgia vs. Ole Miss

Former Georgia star Nolan Smith has looked impressive in fall camp of his rookie season for the Philadelphia Eagles. He certainly looks poised to

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Nolan Smith suffers injury, goes to locker room after injury against Browns

Nolan Smith was thought to have been a Draft day steal after the Philadelphia Eagles snagged the former Georgia standout with the 30th pick of the

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While Georgia was chasing the 2021 national championship, they were also literally chasing after Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. After a dominant

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Former Georgia star Nolan Smith named the next breakout players for the Bulldogs this coming season: Smael Mondon and Jamon Dumas-Johnson.  Both

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Nolan Smith reveals Georgia players ready for breakout season

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When former Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith got drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, there was the

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Nolan Smith excited to join former Georgia teammates with Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat had high praise for first round picks Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith ahead of OTAs.  The Eagles selected

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Josh Sweat says Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith 'work ethic is pretty crazy'

The Philadelphia Eagles officially signed former Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith to his rookie contract, the team announced Monday.  Smith was the No.

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Nolan Smith signs rookie contract with Philadelphia Eagles

The bank account belonging to former Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith just got a big boost. Philadelphia has announced the signing of their No.

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Nolan Smith signs rookie contract with Philadelphia Eagles

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