PITTSBURGH – Five members of the University of Georgia soccer staff heard their names referred to as on the second night time of the 2026 NFL Draft Friday night at Heinz Field.
In the second spherical, defensive lineman Christen Miller was chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the tenth choose (42nd general), adopted by inside linebacker CJ Allen going to the Indianapolis Colts with 21st choose (53rd general).
In the third spherical, tight finish Oscar Delp was chosen with the ninth choose (73rd general) by the Saints, adopted by broad receiver Zachariah Branch with the 15th choose (79th general) by the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive again Daylen Everette then went to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st choose (85th general).
Head coach Kirby Smart has now produced 82 NFL Draft picks throughout his 10 seasons on the helm of the Georgia program, together with 13 linebackers. Delp’s choice marked the seventh time in eight seasons wherein a Bulldog tight finish was chosen. The six alternatives by way of three rounds tied for the third-most in program historical past with 2021 and 2025.
Miller, a 6-4, 328-pound native of Ellenwood, spent 4 seasons on the Georgia defensive position and began 24 video games over the 2024-25 seasons. Miller completed with 4 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss over his final three years whereas additionally posting a team-leading 23 quarterback pressures final season. He was half of a senior class that tallied 51 wins, was 25-1 at residence, received three SEC titles and superior to a few College Football Playoffs.
Allen, a local of Barnesville who’s 6-0, 233 kilos, was the 2025 staff chief with 88 stops and eight tackles for loss whereas including 3.5 sacks. The First Team All-American who was a finalist for the Butkus Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy was a captain seven instances for the Bulldogs final season. Adding two pressured fumbles and a fumble restoration in 2025, Allen completed his profession with 30 begins and greater than 200 tackles.
Delp, a 6-5, 245-pound native of Cumming, suited up in 54 video games for the Bulldogs, beginning 34 of these at tight finish whereas competing for enjoying time in opposition to a quantity of different top-rated teammates at his place. The Campbell Trophy semifinalist was fourth on the staff final season with 20 catches for 261 yards and a rating. Delp was a drive within the blocking sport as properly final yr, defending QB Gunner Stockton en path to a 69.7 completion proportion and RB Nate Frazier to 947 yards on the bottom.
Branch, a 5-9, 176-pound native of Las Vegas, Nevada, made his single season as a Bulldog a memorable one as he snagged a single season document 81 passes for 811 yards and 6 touchdowns. A Coaches Second Team All-SEC choice as a receiver and a Third Team choice as an all-purpose menace, Branch added 180 punt return yards on 15 makes an attempt (12.0 common) and 205 yards on 10 makes an attempt (20.5 common), together with a 44 yarder within the win over No. 10 Texas.
Everette, a 6-1, 198-pound native of Norfolk, Virginia, complemented his 50 tackles with an interception and a fumble restoration throughout his ultimate season. The Coaches Third Team All-SEC choice was named the 2024 SEC Championship Game MVP after accumulating an interception versus No. 2 Texas, which marked his third choose in opposition to the Longhorns after snagging a pair at top-ranked UT in the course of the common season. Everette was named a captain thrice in 2025 whereas serving to maintain opponents to solely 17.6 factors/sport.
Miller and Delp had been the 11th and 12th Bulldogs to be chosen by the Saints and first since defensive again Damian Swann went within the fifth spherical in 2015. Allen was the 13th Bulldog to be chosen by the Colts and first since linebacker Amarlo Herrera went within the sixth spherical in 2015.
Branch was the 14th Bulldog ever chosen by the Falcons, marking three straight seasons with a variety (Jalon Walker, 2025 and Zion Logue, 2024). Everette was the 21st Bulldog chosen by the Steelers and the primary since Darnell Washington in 2023.
The 2026 NFL Draft concludes Saturday in Pittsburgh with the ultimate 4 rounds, starting at midday EDT. Live protection of the Draft will air on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network, with steady protection on-line at GeorgiaCanine.com.
In the second spherical, defensive lineman Christen Miller was chosen by the New Orleans Saints with the tenth choose (42nd general), adopted by inside linebacker CJ Allen going to the Indianapolis Colts with 21st choose (53rd general).
In the third spherical, tight finish Oscar Delp was chosen with the ninth choose (73rd general) by the Saints, adopted by broad receiver Zachariah Branch with the 15th choose (79th general) by the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive again Daylen Everette then went to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st choose (85th general).
Head coach Kirby Smart has now produced 82 NFL Draft picks throughout his 10 seasons on the helm of the Georgia program, together with 13 linebackers. Delp’s choice marked the seventh time in eight seasons wherein a Bulldog tight finish was chosen. The six alternatives by way of three rounds tied for the third-most in program historical past with 2021 and 2025.
Miller, a 6-4, 328-pound native of Ellenwood, spent 4 seasons on the Georgia defensive position and began 24 video games over the 2024-25 seasons. Miller completed with 4 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss over his final three years whereas additionally posting a team-leading 23 quarterback pressures final season. He was half of a senior class that tallied 51 wins, was 25-1 at residence, received three SEC titles and superior to a few College Football Playoffs.
Allen, a local of Barnesville who’s 6-0, 233 kilos, was the 2025 staff chief with 88 stops and eight tackles for loss whereas including 3.5 sacks. The First Team All-American who was a finalist for the Butkus Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy was a captain seven instances for the Bulldogs final season. Adding two pressured fumbles and a fumble restoration in 2025, Allen completed his profession with 30 begins and greater than 200 tackles.
Delp, a 6-5, 245-pound native of Cumming, suited up in 54 video games for the Bulldogs, beginning 34 of these at tight finish whereas competing for enjoying time in opposition to a quantity of different top-rated teammates at his place. The Campbell Trophy semifinalist was fourth on the staff final season with 20 catches for 261 yards and a rating. Delp was a drive within the blocking sport as properly final yr, defending QB Gunner Stockton en path to a 69.7 completion proportion and RB Nate Frazier to 947 yards on the bottom.
Branch, a 5-9, 176-pound native of Las Vegas, Nevada, made his single season as a Bulldog a memorable one as he snagged a single season document 81 passes for 811 yards and 6 touchdowns. A Coaches Second Team All-SEC choice as a receiver and a Third Team choice as an all-purpose menace, Branch added 180 punt return yards on 15 makes an attempt (12.0 common) and 205 yards on 10 makes an attempt (20.5 common), together with a 44 yarder within the win over No. 10 Texas.
Everette, a 6-1, 198-pound native of Norfolk, Virginia, complemented his 50 tackles with an interception and a fumble restoration throughout his ultimate season. The Coaches Third Team All-SEC choice was named the 2024 SEC Championship Game MVP after accumulating an interception versus No. 2 Texas, which marked his third choose in opposition to the Longhorns after snagging a pair at top-ranked UT in the course of the common season. Everette was named a captain thrice in 2025 whereas serving to maintain opponents to solely 17.6 factors/sport.
Miller and Delp had been the 11th and 12th Bulldogs to be chosen by the Saints and first since defensive again Damian Swann went within the fifth spherical in 2015. Allen was the 13th Bulldog to be chosen by the Colts and first since linebacker Amarlo Herrera went within the sixth spherical in 2015.
Branch was the 14th Bulldog ever chosen by the Falcons, marking three straight seasons with a variety (Jalon Walker, 2025 and Zion Logue, 2024). Everette was the 21st Bulldog chosen by the Steelers and the primary since Darnell Washington in 2023.
The 2026 NFL Draft concludes Saturday in Pittsburgh with the ultimate 4 rounds, starting at midday EDT. Live protection of the Draft will air on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network, with steady protection on-line at GeorgiaCanine.com.
