NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein recently released his second mock draft following the 2025 NFL combine. He covered just the first round, and two Georgia Bulldogs were selected in the top 10. Strangely enough, one Georgia Bulldog was snubbed from the first round in his draft.
Georgia’s pro day is coming up soon, which is expected to be big for Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams, who was unable to participate in the NFL combine.
What Bulldogs does Zierlein have going in the first-round of the 2025 NFL draft?
Walker’s projected team varies wildly from draft to draft, but there are very few that don’t have him in at least the top 10. Walker established himself as a Swiss-Army knife for the Georgia Bulldogs, lining up on the edges and as an inside linebacker. He won the Butkus award in 2024 and led the team in sacks. His quickness off the line and versatility has given him comparisons to Dallas Cowboys great Micah Parsons.
The hybrid edge rusher should have plenty of draft stock despite missing Georgia’s Pro Day.
The Panthers are looking for quality players on the defensive side of the ball, and Williams can fit right in as the team’s No. 1 edge rusher. Williams was projected to go No. 1 in some mock drafts before the season.
While he had just five sacks, his potential is extremely high. According to his combine interview, he was playing through an injury the entire season. Williams has the tools to excel in the NFL.
Curiously enough, Malaki Starks was left off of Lance Zierlein’s mock draft. Starks has been considered a first round talent and one of the top defensive backs in the NFL draft. Starks had a strong showing at the combine and the productive three year career at Georgia.
