Two-time National Champion Nolan Smith (’21, ’22) totaled 114 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks during his time with GeorgiaFootball. As a Dawg, he was a well-loved and respected member of the team and was nominated as a team captain for the 2022 season. Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles 30th overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. In his rookie season, he played in all 17 regular season games and finished the season with 18 tackles and a sack.