Georgia Players Who Made the Cut For the NFL 53-Man Roster

Across the league, each NFL team had to cut their roster size down to a 53-man roster, and there are a liter of Georgia Bulldogs who made the initial cut.

Earlier this week, NFL teams were forced to cut their roster size from 90 players to a 53-man roster. On the first 53-man roster that teams have released ahead of their 2023 season, there were a total of 50 Georgia players who made it past the initial cut. 

In total, 25 of the 32 NFL teams are the home of a former Bulldog, such as the Tennessee Titans, who listed WR Kearis Jackson to their initial 53-man roster after signing with them as an undrafted free agent. The experience of the Bulldogs in the NFL extends past Kirby Smart's era, with players from Mark Richt's era still in the NFL, such as Leonard Floyd. 

A part of this news clarifies the roles that some of the rookies will play this year. Recently, the Rams cut Brett Rypien, making Stetson Bennett the only QB behind Matthew Stafford and his backup. Although not every Georgia player eligible to sign with an NFL team is actively on a team, the Dawgs are still well-represented across the league. Here's a full breakdown of which former Bulldog is on your favorite team. 

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kearis Jackson (5) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half against the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Players on 53-Man NFL Roster

• Philadelphia Eagles (6): RB D'Andre Swift (traded for in the offseason), DL Jordan Davis (drafted in 2022), ILB Nakobe Dean (drafted in 2022), DL Jalen Carter (drafted in 2023), OLB Nolan Smith (drafted in 2023), and CB Kelee Ringo (drafted in 2023)
• Los Angeles Rams (4): QB Matthew Stafford (traded to the team in 2021), CB Derion Kendrick (drafted in 2022), QB Stetson Bennett (drafted in 2023), OL Warren Mclendon (drafted in 2023)
• Green Bay Packers (3): CB Eric Stokes (drafted in 2021), ILB Quay Walker (drafted in 2022), DL Devonte Wyatt (drafted in 2022)
• New York Giants (3): WR/TE Lawrence Cager (signed in the offseason), OT Andrew Thomas (drafted in 2020), OLB Azeez Ojulari (drafted in 2021)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (3): WR George Pickens (drafted in 2022), OL Broderick Jones (drafted in 2023), TE Darnell Washington (drafted in 2023)
• Baltimore Ravens (3): OL Ben Cleveland (drafted in 2021), ILB Roquan Smith (traded to team in 2022), LS Nick Moore (signed with team in 2020)
• Las Vegas Raiders (3): RB Zamir White (drafted in 2022), DB Chris Smith (drafted in 2023), DT John Jenkins (signed in the 2023 offseason)
• Atlanta Falcons (2): TE John Fitzpatrick (drafted in 2022), OLB Lorenzo Carter (re-signed in the offseason)
• San Fransisco 49ers (2): TE Charlie Woerner (drafted in 2020), DE Robert Beal (drafted in 2023)
• Buffalo Bills (2): RB James Cook (drafted in 2022), OLB Leonard Floyd (signed with the team this offseason)
• Miami Dolphins (2): ILB Channing Tindall (drafted in 2022), OL Isaiah Wynn (signed with the team in the offseason)
• Tennessee Titans (2): LB Monty Rice (drafted in 2021), WR Kearis Jackson (signed as UDFA in 2023)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2): CB Tyson Campbell (drafted in 2021), DL Travon Walker (drafted in 2022)
• Los Angeles Chargers (2): TE Tre McKitty (drafted in 2021), OL Jamaree Sayler (drafted in 2022)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1): Punter Jake Camarda (drafted in 2022)
• Carolina Panthers (1): OLB Justin Houston (signed in the offseason)
• Minnesota Vikings (1): S Lewis Cine (drafted in 2022)
• Arizona Cardinals (1): DL Jonathan Ledbetter (re-signed with the team this offseason)
• Seattle Seahawks (1): RB Kenny McIntosh (drafted in 2023)
• New York Jets (1): WR Mecole Hardman (signed with the team in the offseason)
• New England Patriots (1): OL David Andrews (signed with NE as UDFA in 2015)
• Indianapolis Colts (1): WR Isaiah McKenzie (signed in the 2023 offseason)
• Cincinatti Bengals (1): OL Trey Hill (drafted in 2021)
• Cleveland Browns (1): RB Nick Chubb (drafted in 2018)
• Kansas City Chiefs (1): DE Malik Herring (signed with KC as UDFA in 2021)