Former Georgia OL Warren Ericson invited to Denver Broncos rookie minicamp

The Denver Broncos have invited former Georgia offensive lineman Warren Ericson to their rookie minicamp, NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported. Ericson went undrafted this past weekend in the 2023 NFL Draft, but will have a chance to impress and earn a spot on the Broncos roster.

Per the NFL’s offseason schedule, the minicamp will take place either May 5-8 or May 12-15. Denver has not yet announced which period it will hold the camp in.

Ericson started 14 games at right guard for Georgia during its 2021 national championship run. He moved to center this past season and worked in a backup role as the Bulldogs won their second straight title.

A Duluth, Georgia native, Ericson played high school football for Northview High School, where he was a four-star prospect. He ranked as the No. 268 overall player and No. 17 interior offensive lineman in the 2018 class according to the On3 Industry Rating, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Ericson will hope his experience playing multiple positions pays off and he can find a home in the NFL, be it with Denver or another team.

Georgia ties Alabama for most players taken in 2023 NFL Draft

With 10 players taken in the draft, Georgia tied with SEC rival Alabama for the lead. The Bulldogs have now had 25 players taken in the past two NFL Drafts after breaking a record with 15 selections in 2022.

The SEC as a whole led all conferences with 62 players taken while the Big Ten had 55. The next closest conference, the ACC, had 32 players.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was the first Bulldog off the board at No. 9 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was one of three Georgia players to be selected by the Eagles along with edge rusher Nolan Smith and cornerback Kelee Ringo.

Overall, Georgia had three players go in the first round in Carter, Smith and offensive tackle Broderick Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers). Additionally, receiver Kearis Jackson and kicker Jack Podlesny signed as undrafted free agents with the Titans and Vikings, respectively.

Below is the full list of Georgia players taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.

• Round 1, No. 9 overall: DT Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles
• Round 1, No. 14 overall: OT Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Round 1, No. 30 overall: EDGE Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
• Round 3, No. 93 overall: TE Darnell Washington, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Round 4, No. 105 overall: CB Kelee Ringo, Philadelphia Eagles
• Round 4, No. 128 overall: QB Stetson Bennett, Los Angeles Rams
• Round 5, No. 170 overall: S Christopher Smith, Las Vegas Raiders
• Round 5, No. 173 overall: EDGE Robert Beal, San Francisco 49ers
• Round 5, No. 174 overall: OT Warren McClendon, Los Angeles Rams
• Round 7, No. 237 overall: RB Kenny McIntosh, Seattle Seahawks