How the 2025 NFL Draft Cemented University of Georgia’s Unthinkable New Record

If you ever wondered what happens when sheer talent meets masterful coaching, Georgia’s latest NFL Draft haul offers a pretty compelling answer. Picture this: since Kirby Smart took the helm in 2016, the Bulldogs have actually racked up more first-round NFL picks than losses—a stat so wild it practically demands a double take. I mean, come on, how often do you see a college program out-draft its own stumbles? And while their 2024 season had its share of head-scratching losses, the 2025 draft made it crystal clear that talent wasn’t their problem. Nope, Georgia’s blueprint of turning raw recruits into pro-ready stars is firing on all cylinders, yet again. With first-rounders like Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, and Malaki Starks heading off to the NFL, you start to realize just how deeply this dynasty is rooted—and maybe it’s time other programs start asking themselves: how do you even stop a juggernaut like this?

The University of Georgia continues to cement its dynasty status under head coach Kirby Smart, particularly when measured by success in the NFL Draft.

The 2025 draft extended Georgia’s impressive streak to eight consecutive years with a first-round selection.

Mykel Williams was selected No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers, Jalon Walker went No. 15 to the Atlanta Falcons, and Malaki Starks rounded out the group at No. 27 to the Baltimore Ravens.

This draft class helped Georgia achieve a remarkable milestone that speaks volumes about the program’s excellence under Smart.

“Georgia has more first-round draft picks than losses in the Kirby Smart era,” SEC Network wrote on X.

Georgia has more first-round draft picks than losses in the Kirby Smart era pic.twitter.com/jEmCkThbRw

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) April 28, 2025

Georgia has 20 first-round selections compared to 19 total losses since Smart took over in 2016.

Over the past five years, no program has produced more NFL draft picks than Georgia, which has 55 during that span, according to Dawg Nation.

This unprecedented pipeline to the NFL directly correlates with Georgia’s championship success.

Smart’s prowess in both recruiting elite prospects and developing them into professional-caliber players has established a sustainable model of excellence.

His ability to blend raw talent with proper preparation has created a program that consistently competes at the highest level.

Georgia led all SEC programs in players drafted this year, a fact that makes their 2024 results somewhat perplexing in retrospect.

Finishing with an 11-3 record that included victories against Texas and Tennessee, Georgia suffered unexpected losses to Notre Dame and Ole Miss that revealed vulnerabilities.

The draft results, however, make one point abundantly clear: Georgia’s struggles last season weren’t due to a talent deficiency.

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