By Max Harper
The Birds took two Georgia players in the first round, trading up a spot for the ultra-talented Jalen Carter and then getting a bargain in quick edge/off-ball linebacker Nolan Smith.
Tyler Steen meets a need at guard (and can step in at tackle in a pinch). The athletic, compactly built Sydney Brown will make plays against the run and pass as a rookie.
There were questions about Kelee Ringo, but his size, speed and playmaking ability made the Eagles willing to take the risk of trading a 2024 third-round pick to land him.
Sending a 2025 Day 3 pick to Detroit for back D’Andre Swift is a win for both teams. It was a good idea to pick Tanner McKee for the backup competition. Moro Ojomo will be a nice rotational piece.
Draft picks
Georgia DT Jalen Carter (No. 9 overall)
Georgia edge Nolan Smith (No. 30)
Alabama OG Tyler Steen (No. 65)
Illinois DB Sydney Brown (No. 66)
Georgia CB Kelee Ringo (No. 105)
Stanford QB Tanner McKee (No. 188)
Texas DT Moro Ojomo (No. 249)
