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Georgia 2026 NFL draft picks projected to sign over $70M in contracts
TL;DR
The Georgia Bulldogs had eight players selected in the 2026 NFL draft, led by first-round pick Monroe Freeling. These players are projected to sign contracts worth a total of $72.5 million.
Key points
- Georgia Bulldogs had eight players selected in the 2026 NFL draft
- Monroe Freeling was the only first-round pick
- Projected total contracts worth $72.5 million
- Freeling's contract is fully guaranteed for four seasons
- Undrafted players signed as free agents are not included
Georgia BulldogsMonroe Freeling2026 NFL draft
The Georgia Bulldogs had eight players selected in the 2026 NFL draft including offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, who was Georgia's only first-round pick. Freeling headlines the Georgia players that are set to have a significant pay day following the draft.
As a first-round pick, Freeling will have a four-year contract with a fifth-year team option. Freeling's deal will be fully guaranteed for the first four seasons.
After the first-round, the rest of the draft does not have fully guaranteed contracts, but draft picks do get partially guaranteed four-year deals with players drafted higher getting larger contracts and a higher percentage of guaranteed money in most cases.
Bulldogs picking in the NFL draft are expected to sign $72.5 million in rookie contracts over the upcoming months. This number does not include the five Georgia players that went undrafted and signed deals as undrafted free agents following the draft.
Projected contracts for Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL
Zachariah Branch #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Charlotte 49ers
- Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Monroe Freeling: $20.9 million (with fifth-year option)
- New Orleans Saints Defensive lineman Christen Miller: $11.8 million
- Indianapolis Colts linebacker : $9.1 million
Q&A
How much are the Georgia Bulldogs' 2026 NFL draft picks projected to earn?
The Georgia Bulldogs' 2026 NFL draft picks are projected to sign contracts totaling $72.5 million.
Who was the only first-round pick from the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2026 NFL draft?
Monroe Freeling was the only first-round pick from the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2026 NFL draft.
What type of contracts do players drafted after the first round receive?
Players drafted after the first round receive partially guaranteed four-year contracts.
