With a top-five ranked defensive unit for 2025, it's no surprise that Georgia linebackers are constantnly getting drafted by NFL teams. As the heart of any defense, linebackers like Baltimore Raven Roquan Smith and Green Bay Packer Quay Walker have had major impact for their teams after being drafted from UGA.
Georgia's recent dominance under head coach Kirby Smart has centered around the defense, with the linebackers leading the way. UGA has produced three Butkus award winners in recent years which is given to the most outstanding linebacker in college football.