Nolan Smith Selected by Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 NFL Draft
It was a big day for Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith as he was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 30 pick. The Eagles have shown significant interest in Smith leading up to the draft and they are excited to have him on their team (DawgNation).
Smith’s speed and athleticism are unprecedented for a pass rusher, making the Eagles’ selection at No. 30 a no-brainer, according to The Athletic. In fact, Eagles beat writers weighed in on drafting Nolan Smith and gave him a thumbs up (Philadelphia Inquirer).
Smith figures to be a great addition to the Eagles’ team, joining former Bulldogs Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Nakobe Dean (CBS News). The Eagles have taken four players from Georgia in the last two years, and Smith is the latest draftee from the SEC school (NJ.com).
But it’s not just the Eagles who were interested in Smith. Two NFC teams also showed a lot of interest in him leading up to the draft, according to UGA Wire. And the Chicago Bears have shown significant interest in the Georgia EDGE player (Bears Wire).
So who is Nolan Smith? DawgNation gives us three things to know about the 2023 NFL Draft prospect. He is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound linebacker who was a consensus five-star prospect out of high school. He also played in 41 games in three seasons at Georgia, tallying 142 total tackles and 13.5 sacks.
Overall, the Philadelphia Eagles are thrilled to have drafted Nolan Smith in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Eagles went Georgia Bulldogs with both first-round picks, and Smith is expected to make a big impact on their team (Eagles Wire).
