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James Morgan

Former Georgia LB Nolan Smith shares his welcome to the NFL moment

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith was a first round pick in the 2023 NFL draft. However, that hasn’t stopped him from having a welcome to the NFL moment with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Smith recorded one quarterback pressure in his preseason debut with the Eagles. Smith joins a great defense in Philadelphia. He’s in an ideal situation and won’t have to start immediately in the NFL.

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Smith’s welcome to the NFL moment came on special teams when a kick returner juked him out.

Nolan Smith shared his welcome to the NFL story with CBS reporter Jeff Kerr. Smith, like most rookies, is still adjusting to the speed of the NFL game.

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