Eight Georgia Bulldogs have been ranked on Pro Football Focus’ 2024 NFL draft big board. PFF’s draft big board, which ranks the draft’s top-200 prospects, remains a work in progress as it has three Georgia Bulldogs ranked on it that are returning for the 2024 college football season.
Nevertheless, PFF’s draft big board is still a good gauge of where NFL teams will draft Georgia players. The big board considers four Bulldogs to be first-round draft pick-worthy prospects.
Prior to the draft, 11 Georgia Bulldogs are expected to compete in the NFL combine. Next, Georgia is hosting its pro day in March. The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from April 25-27.
Who are the eight Georgia Bulldogs on PFF’s big board? What three Bulldogs cracked the PFF top-200, but are returning for the fall?
Wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Big board ranking: No. 129
2023 PFF grade: 75.0
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint did not put up massive numbers during his career at Georgia, but he improved every season and NFL teams will value his ability win contested catches. Rosemy-Jacksaint is an excellent blocker and rarely drops passes.
Stats: 34 passes for 535 yards and four touchdowns
Center Sedrick Van Pran
Big board ranking: No. 112
2023 PFF grade: 77.9
Van Pran is a leader and has the strength, smarts, and mobility that NFL teams are looking for in a center. However, the center position has been devalued over the years, so its possible he falls to the fourth-round according to PFF.
Stats: 14 games played, 868 snaps
Defensive back Tykee Smith
Big board ranking: No. 86
2023 PFF grade: 84.0
Tykee Smith’s ability to tackle and force turnovers is a big reason why PFF has him as a top-100 player in the draft. Smith may not be the stickiest defender in man coverage, but he has versatility and is expected to shift back into the safety position in the NFL after playing STAR at Georgia.
Stats: 70 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks
Defensive back Javon Bullard
Big board ranking: No. 78
2023 PFF grade: 82.8
Georgia’s Javon Bullard turned heads at the Senior Bowl and will look to impress next at the NFL combine. Bullard is a sound tackler who could succeed as a safety or nickel cornerback at the next level.
Stats: 56 tackles, two interceptions and five pass deflections
Cornerback Kamari Lassiter
Big board ranking: No. 32
2023 PFF grade: 85.4
Lassiter lands as the last first-round pick on PFF’s big board. The physical cornerback impressed with his coverage against star Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden in 2023. Lassiter was a second-team All-SEC selection.
Stats: 37 tackles and eight pass deflections
Wide receiver Ladd McConkey
Big board ranking: No. 31
2023 PFF grade: 82.6
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey has the acceleration and route-running that NFL teams love. McConkey was the Dawgs’ No. 1 wide receiver when healthy in 2023, when he was limited to just nine games due to back and ankle injuries.
Stats: 30 receptions for 478 receiving yards and two touchdowns
Offensive tackle Amarius Mims
Big board ranking: No. 23
2023 PFF grade: 75.6
Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims has limited college experience, but dominated when healthy. Mims rarely allowed pressure and often gets a good push in the run game. The 6-foot-7, 340-pound offensive tackle could be one of the top standouts at the upcoming NFL combine.
Stats: seven games played, 297 snaps
Tight end Brock Bowers
Big board ranking: No. 6
2023 PFF grade: 84.4
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers finished his career as one of the great tight ends in college history. He does enter the draft will some health concerns about his ankle. Bowers is easily the best tight end prospect in the draft.
Stats: 56 receptions, 714 receiving yards, and six touchdowns
Wide receiver Dominic Lovett (returning)
Big board ranking: No. 188
Dominic Lovett will get a chance to improve his NFL draft stock in 2024. Lovett should see more targets this fall with McConkey and Bowers heading to the draft.
Stats: 54 receptions, 613 receiving yards, and four touchdowns
Defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (returning)
Big board ranking: No. 138
Stackhouse’s return means that Georgia will be formidable in the defensive trenches this fall. Stackhouse, a second-team All-SEC selection, will look to continue to improve as a pass rusher.
Stats: 24 tackles, one interception, and two sacks
Guard Tate Ratledge (returning)
Big board ranking: No. 93
Ratledge, a first-team All-SEC pick, is Georgia’s top returning offensive lineman for the fall. Ratledge would have been drafted fairly early, but instead opted to return to school for another season.
Stats: 13 starts
