ATHENS – Georgia held its 2026 Pro Day at the House of Payne indoor facility on March 16, as several members of the 2025 roster showcased their skills ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Bulldogs had 15 players participate in the event, including linebacker CJ Allen, wide receiver Dillon Bell, wide receiver Zachariah Branch, tight end Oscar Delp, cornerback Daylen Everette, offensive lineman Monroe Freeling, long snapper Beau Gardner, running back Cash Jones, running back Josh McCray, defensive lineman Christen Miller, offensive lineman Micah Morris, safety JaCorey Thomas, wide receiver Noah Thomas, punter Brett Thorson, and wide receiver Colbie Young.
Head coach Kirby Smart spoke to the media during the event, sharing his thoughts on Georgia’s draft prospects.
“I’m very excited for these guys. They’ve met with a lot of NFL organizations that are excited to meet all of our players,” Smart said. “It’s kind of bittersweet for me to see all of these guys leaving because they are really good players, but I’m happy for them to receive this opportunity.”
During his press conference, Smart highlighted the impact of multiple players on the program, including Bell and Delp. Both offensive standouts are entering the draft after several seasons with the Bulldogs.
Smart described Bell as a “positionless player,” noting his versatility as a major asset at the next level.
“He could do tight end, cornerback, tailback, and is certainly a great receiver and returner — that’s what people are moving to in the NFL, guys who can go out there and create matchups,” Smart said. “He’s a great person to lead by example here and never complained once about snaps and touches. It says a lot about what he brought to the team.”
Georgia’s Pro Day also marked Delp’s first full workout for NFL scouts after he suffered a hairline fracture in his foot earlier in the season. The injury forced him to miss the NFL Combine in February.
Smart said he was pleased with Delp’s performance and emphasized his durability throughout his career.
“I’m excited for him because he’s going to show really well. He’s done a great job today alone, ran a very fast 40-yard dash, and jumped really high,” Smart said. “I’m just happy that he’s healthy enough to do it because he’s probably one of our most durable players — tough at practice and hasn’t really missed anything.”
At the event, all 32 NFL teams had scouts or coaches in attendance at Georgia’s indoor facility.
The Atlanta Falcons were particularly well represented, with head coach Kevin Stefanski, general manager Ian Cunningham, and team president Matt Ryan among those in Athens.
“I’ve known them for a long time. They’ve welcomed us to their organization and said practices are open — you guys can come watch our place,” Smart said. “They had a lot of personnel here. I think they know what this university has to offer, and the fact that they can get some players from here helps their organization.”
Overall, Smart said he appreciated the positive feedback Georgia’s program continues to receive from NFL decision-makers.
“It means we did our job right — we prepare them for the next level and demand excellence,” Smart said. “Scouts are coming to our practices every day. They get to see it live and in action and appreciate the way our guys work.”