Eagles GM Has Epic Reaction to Team’s Fondness for Georgia Alums

The irony of Philadelphia's situation was not lost on anyone.
Eagles GM Has Epic Reaction to Team’s Fondness for Georgia Alums
Eagles GM Has Epic Reaction to Team’s Fondness for Georgia Alums /

The Eagles' proclivity for acquiring Georgia players—specifically members of the Bulldogs’ historic 2021 defense—has dominated NFL news for two draft cycles now.

In 2022, Philadelphia added defensive lineman undefined and linebacker Nakobe Dean. In 2023, the Eagles took defensive lineman Jalen Carter, linebacker Nolan Smith, and defensive back Kelee Ringo.

As if Georgia saturation on one side of the ball wasn't enough, Philadelphia traded for Lions running back D'Andre Swift, another former Bulldog, on Saturday afternoon as well.

Many were quick to point out the inherent irony in the Eagles' Georgia-centric actions: Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.

Talking with ESPN's Rece Davis on the draft telecast Saturday afternoon, Roseman had fun with his affinity for Bulldogs.

"I'm sure I'm out of the Florida alumni association as we speak," Roseman said.

Indeed, unfortunately for Roseman, the vaunted '21 Georgia defense rolled over Florida 34–7 in Jacksonville. The Bulldogs followed that up with an 42–20 win in ’22.


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Patrick Andres
PATRICK ANDRES

Patrick Andres is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in December 2022, having worked for The Blade, Athlon Sports, Fear the Sword and Diamond Digest. Andres has covered everything from zero-attendance Big Ten basketball to a seven-overtime college football game. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a double major in history .