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Former Georgia football WR will shock with his skill on America’s Got Talent

By Payton Wilkerson

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 26: Isaiah McKenzie #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for a touchdown against Lawrence Austin #20 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 26: Isaiah McKenzie #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for a touchdown against Lawrence Austin #20 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Georgia football fans who enjoy watching NBC’s America’s Got Talent will see a familiar face tonight, as Isaiah McKenzie will be one of 12 NFL veterans singing during tonight’s show. Add that to the list of things you probably didn’t expect to read today.

The group, known collectively as the NFL Player’s Choir, will be singing “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers, a classic song released in 1972.

The NFL Player’s Choir was initially formed in 2008 with 40 members, and they have been growing over the years.

Isaiah McKenzie, a former Georgia football receiver, will be singing with former NFL players in primetime.

They frequently perform during the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, an NFL-sanctioned gospel concert held during Super Bowl weekend. McKenzie, who has said his only singing experience was in his car or the shower, was selected to join the choir by the NFL Player’s Association.

Isaiah McKenzie played at Georgia from 2014-16 and quickly developed himself into one of the most electrifying players in Dawgs’ history. The Miami native finished his Bulldog career with 1,152 scrimmage yards and 11 rushing and receiving touchdowns.

His biggest impact came on special teams. McKenzie returned five punts for touchdowns in his career, which remains a school record. He also had one kickoff return for a touchdown.

McKenzie’s most famous play as a Bulldog came against Missouri in his junior year. With less than two minutes left in the game, quarterback Jacob Eason threw a dart to Isaiah for the game-tying touchdown. The Bulldogs would win this game 28-27, giving Kirby Smart his first SEC victory as a head coach.

He would finish that game with 10 catches, 122 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.

McKenzie declared for the NFL Draft after the 2016 season and got drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round. He joined the Buffalo Bills in 2018 and has proven to be a solid receiver for quarterback Josh Allen to throw to. He also jokingly called himself “the face of the Bills franchise.”

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Dawg Nation is rooting for Isaiah and the other NFL Player’s Choir members as they perform tonight on AGT. Break a leg!

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