Playoff Capsule: Georgia Bulldogs for Packers fans to watch

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Since taking over as general manager of the Green Bay Packers in 2018, Brian Gutekunst has drafted five Georgia Bulldogs, including two in the past two drafts.

When the Bulldogs take center stage in the College Football Playoffs tonight against Ole Miss, they'll do so with a handful of prospects who could be on Green Bay's board for the 2026 NFL Draft. Could Gutekunst draft a Bulldog for a third straight year? Let's take a look at who could be on Green Bay's radar.

Lawson Luckie, TE

Luckie gets after it as a run blocker. He works hard to stay engaged and keeps his feet moving at contact to create movement. He is one of my favorite prospect fits for the Packers in the upcoming draft. The Georgia tight end shows urgency getting into his routes and has the athletic traits to develop into a dynamic playmaker.

Oscar Delp, TE

Delp is not a back-alley street-fighter of a blocker that Luckie is, but he takes pride in bringing A+ effort as a blocker. With his size and speed, he can stretch the seam and turn into a YAC threat when he gets the ball in space. He has strong hands (one drop on the season) and enters the playoffs with 19 receptions for 245 yards and one touchdown.

Daylen Everette, CB

Everette is light-footed and stays locked into the hip of the wide receiver. He shows good route awareness and uses his length to tighten windows. He showcases good drive speed and does a good job of getting his hands on the ball. The Georgia cornerback has recorded 11 pass deflections and four interceptions over the past two seasons.

Raylen Wilson, LB

Wilson's counterpart, CJ Allen will likely be a Top 40 pick in the upcoming draft and if Wilson declares, he'll likely hear his name called early on Day 3. The Georgia linebacker has sideline-to-sideline range and plays with relentless energy. He does a good job of weaving through the trash when he is working downhill against the run and enters the playoffs with 5.5 tackles for loss and 28 run stops.

Monroe Freeling, OT

At 6-7, 315 pounds, Freeling has an NFL-frame. Framing has started 17 games and left tackle and taken snaps at right tackle during his time at Georgia. He's quick out of his stance and has agile feet to cut off speed rushers. During his first season a sa full-time starter, Freeling has given up two sacks and nine pressures. If he declares, the Packers could be intrigued by his size and upside.

Christen Miller, DT

The Georgia defensive tackle has good quickness of the snap and the power in his hands to work off contact to be an active force against the run. Miller enters the playoffs with three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 18 pressures and 13 run stops. The numbers may not jump off the page, but with his blend of quickness and power, it's easy to see why he's viewed as a potential Top 50 pick. If he is still on the board when the Packers are on the clock in the second round, he'll likely be the sixth Bulldog that Gutekunst has drafted.

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