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Glenn Erby

Natonal reaction to Eagles landing dynamic Georgia defenders with first round picks

The Eagles landed two of the NFL draft’s top 15 players on Thursday night, and it is even sweeter after Howie Roseman drafted the fourth former Georgia Bulldogs defender.

Jalen Carter was the pick at No. 9, and after patiently waiting, Philadelphia’s GM doubled back and landed one of the top edge rushers in the country with Nolan Smith.

Social media reacted to everything, and Twitter exploded when four best friends were reunited.

Reuben Frank

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The Bulldogs are loaded again in 2023, and their 2024 Pro Day will be the place to be.

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Smith looked smooth in the all-white suit.

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Smith is an insane edge rusher when healthy.

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Philadelphia is the new Athens.

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Smith plays with an edge and will be a force from Day 1.

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Smith has stayed the course in his development.

Josh Tolentino

Outside linebacker Nolan Smith from Georgia speaks about his late teammate, Devin Willock, at the NFL combine in March 1, 2023 in IndianapolisNolan Devin

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