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8 Georgia Bulldogs headed to Super Bowl LIX

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Published  January 27, 2025 6:47pm EST
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The Brief

    • Eight former Georgia Bulldogs football players are headed to New Orleans to compete in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
    • Two of them play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
    • Six of them play for the Philadelphia Eagles.

ATLANTA - Meet the eight former University of Georgia Bulldogs heading to New Orleans to compete in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.

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UGA Dawgs playing for Kansas City Chiefs

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What we know:

  • Mercole Hardman, Jr. (wide receiver)

Hardman was born in Bowman and attended Elbert County High School. He played for Georgia from 2016 to 2018.

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ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs takes the field before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

  • Malik Herring (defensive end)

Herring was born in Forsyth and attended Mary Persons High School. He played for Georgia from 2017 to 2020.

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 07: Malik Herring #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs tackles Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers during a game between Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Fun fact: Both Hardman and Herring won Super Bowls with Kansas City last year. As a matter of fact, Hardman is the one who scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime! Mere coincidence?

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UGA Dawgs playing for Philadelphia Eagles

What we know:

  • Jalen Carter (defensive tackle)

Carter was born in Apopka, Florida. He played for Georgia from 2020 to 2022.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 29: Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys on December 29, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Nakobe Dean (linebacker)

Dean was born in Horn Lake, Mississippi. He played for Georgia from 2019-2021.

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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 6: Travon Walker #44 celebrates a sack with Nakobe Dean #17 during a game between Missouri Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 6, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steven Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

  • Kelee Ringo (cornerback)

Ringo was born in Tacoma, Washington. He played for Georgia from 2020-2022.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 10: Kelee Ringo #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

  • Nolan Smith (edge rusher)

Smith was born in Savannah and attended Calvary Day School there. He also played for IMG Academy, a Florida preparatory boarding school. He played for Goergia from 2019 to 2022.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 09: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith (4) waving at the fans during the Georgia Bulldogs game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Jordan Davis (defensive tackle)

Davis was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played for Georgia from 2018 to 2021.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: Georgia Bulldogs DL Jordan Davis (99) holds up the National Championship Trophy at the conclusion of the Alabama Crimson Tide versus the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship, on January 10, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

  • Lewis Cine (safety)

Cine was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He played for Georgia from 2019 to 2021.

Lewis is fairly new to Eagles. He was signed to the team on Jan. 8.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: Georgia Bulldogs DB Lewis Cine (16) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and ESPN host Rece Davis after the Alabama Crimson Tide versus the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship, on January 10, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Turns out, the Eagles really got that Dawg in 'em. Fun fact: According to UGA, no other NFL team has more former Bulldogs on their roster.

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The Source: The information in this article was confirmed by the University of Georgia and the NFL. This article was reported from Atlanta.

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