New 2025 NFL Mock Draft from ESPN has four Georgia players in first two rounds
Mock draft season can get long and repetitive, but right now we’re in the honeymoon phase. We can’t get enough of them at this point in the process and a recent two-round projection from Matt Miller of ESPN places four Georgia players in the first two rounds.
Miller has two Bulldogs in the first round and two more going in the second. The first three of Miller’s board ard on the defensive side and the last was the man in the middle for the UGA offense.
EDGE Jalon Walker — No. 8 overall to Carolina
Miller’s take: “The Panthers need impact players everywhere. Walker split time between off-ball linebacker and edge rusher at Georgia in 2024, finishing with 6.5 sacks, 29 pressures and 7 tackles for loss. There is some debate on how Walker would be best used in the NFL, but he was a menace in the SEC with his versatility and speed off the edge. Regardless, Carolina allowed 6.0 yards per play this season, last in the league.”
EDGE Mykel Williams — No. 15 overall to Atlanta
Miller’s take: “The Falcons had only 31 sacks in 2024, the second fewest in the NFL. That has to change in Raheem Morris’ second season as the coach. Williams is right in the team’s backyard at Georgia and flashes the power, speed and production that generally excites front offices.
“Georgia’s two games against Texas this past season showcased Williams at his best, as he registered four combined sacks in those matchups. But he had only one sack in the remaining nine games he played in. Williams is an upside player who could be a double-digit sack-getter with some development.”
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S Malaki Starks — No. 34 overall to New York
Miller’s Take: “After finding a quarterback in Round 1, the Giants could grab a defensive signal-caller in the second round with Starks. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound free safety is versatile enough to see reps at slot cornerback, but he fits best working over the top of the defense.”
OL Jared Wilson — No. 60 overall to Detroit
Miller’s Take: “The Lions could use reinforcements at center, as there were retirement rumors surrounding Frank Ragnow prior to this season and his long-term future is in question. Wilson has been battle tested in the SEC and would be ready to step in immediately as a starter if needed.”
Next up for the 2025 NFL Draft process is the NFL Scouting Combine. Invitations have not yet been announced but all four of the Georgia players MIller listed, plus several others, will likely get an opportunity to put their talents on display in Indianapolis. That’s scheduled for February 27 through March 2.
