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Georgia football: Top-10 NFL Draft classes in Bulldog history

By Kyle Funderburk

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) in action against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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5. 2001

Seven players drafted, two in the first round

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The draft that was responsible for two of the best defensive tackles of the 2000’s. But the draft also produced a few more players who would be solid contributors to their teams for much of the next decade.

The players drafted in this group include:

Richard Seymour-New England Patriots

Marcus Stroud-Jacksonville Jaguars

Kendrell Bell-Pittsburgh Steelers

Quincy Carter-Dallas Cowboys

Jonas Jennings-Buffalo Bills

Jamie Henderson-New York Jets

Tyrone Robertson-Buffalo Bills

NFL careers

Richard Seymour and Marcus Stroud were the biggest stars of Georgia’s 2001 class. Both made numerous Pro Bowls in their careers. Seymour had the more illustrious career as he won three Super Bowl’s with the Patriots. he finished his 12-year career with 57.5 sacks. Stroud had 29.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles and 424 tackles in his 10 seasons in the NFL.

Kendrell Bell had seven good years as a linebacker for the Steelers and Chiefs with 20.5 career sacks. Jonas Jennings started and appeared in 75 games in his eight years with the Bills and 49ers.

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