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.
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) SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs poses for a portrait with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ryan Kang/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.
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) CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers fumbles as he is sacked by Malik Herring #94 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/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.
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) ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 10: Jalen Carter #88 of the Georgia Bulldogs disrupts the pass play during a game between Samford Bulldogs and Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Dean was born in Horn Lake, Mississippi. He played for Georgia from 2019-2021.
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) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 08: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Tristin McCollum #36, Moro Ojomo #97 and Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 08, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Ringo was born in Tacoma, Washington. He played for Georgia from 2020-2022.
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) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 08: Kelee Ringo #22 and Avonte Maddox #29 of the Philadelphia Eagles react after a play in the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 08, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/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.
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) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Nolan Smith Jr. #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) - Jordan Davis (defensive tackle)
Davis was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played for Georgia from 2018 to 2021.
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) ATHENS, GA - JANUARY 15: Georgia Bulldogs fans with a Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Linemen Jordan Davis (99) and Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart flags during the Georgia Bulldogs National Championship Parade on January, 15, 2022, in Athens, GA.(Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders during the third quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) 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.
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) CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 17: Lewis Cine #6 of the Minnesota Vikings tackles Zaire Mitchell-Paden #83 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half of a preseason game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/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.