Social media reacts to Georgia second round picks in NFL Draft
2 years ago
The second round of the 2024 NFL Draft is complete and the third round is ongoing. Three Georgia players heard their names called and found new homes: Ladd McConkey, Kamari Lassiter and Javon Bullard. The trio joins UGA’s first round selections Brock Bowers and Amarius Mims to bring the Bulldog total to five so far.
As we did on night one, DawgsHQ has for you the best of social media from the second round reacting to the picks of the Georgia Bulldogs.
Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers – No. 34)
Congrats @laddmcconkey02 !! So excited to watch you be a part of the @chargers. You’re such a great young man & I’m thankful for your time in Athens. You meant so much to this team, school & community. Always grateful for your impact on this program. GO DAWGS !! pic.twitter.com/auGX2YZXRT
Ladd McConkey isn’t just 4.39 fast, he is quicker than a fox. It makes him a tough cover and a quarterbacks best friend. When I watched his tape, I just kept saying dang he set that route up perfectly and gives DBs no time to recover. The @chargers and Herbert have their Ladd. pic.twitter.com/Mm01CceHbl
McConkey heads to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles where he’s already had a major impact before. Helping Georgia take down TCU in the 2023 National Championship Game, the Chatsworth, Ga. native found the end zone twice in the Bulldog beat down of the Horned Frogs at his new NFL home.
Another Dawg off the board @kamari_lassiter!! You were such a good player, teammate and leader for this program, and I am so thankful for your impact. The @houstontexans are going to get a great player for their defense. I know you’ll represent us the right way and you’ll be very… pic.twitter.com/IoJUHTLAb9
Lassiter joins a young team in Houston after the Texans won the AFC South and advanced in the playoffs with a win over the Cleveland Browns. Coached by DeMeco Ryans, former Alabama unanimous All-American and a nine-year veteran of the NFL, the Texans used the No. 3 overall pick last year on Will Anderson Jr. who won Defensive Rookie of the Year this past season.
Bull to Green Bay!! @cravejaaye I know you’ve worked really hard for this & so happy you were able to reach your goals and more. You have a bright future & I’m proud of you. The @packers are getting a great player and an even better person. I hope you can come back to Athens… pic.twitter.com/Sz3XcCVos8
“I’m going to be completely honest, I don’t know too much about Green Bay, man—I’m a Georgia boy—I’m looking forward to getting to know everything about Green Bay, I plan on being there for a long time!”
Bullard won’t be the only Georgia Bulldog on the defensive side of the ball suiting up in Green Bay. The Packers took Eric Stokes as a first round pick in 2021 before drafting both Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt in 2022.
My little brother! You know we forever locked in!!!! Proud is an understatement!!! There is truly no one more deserving!!! I love you to the end of the world!!!! GO PACK GO!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Ax0urVShd6
BIRD!!! Mannnn I’m so proud of you!! From your 1st day on campus to your 1st day as a Packer!!! My guy for life!! @cravejaayepic.twitter.com/qwW40jBMq7
Coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft continues on ABC, ESPN2 and NFL Network. Round 3 is underway while Saturday brings us the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.
