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Where are they now?

From Sanford Stadium to the pros...
We're focusing on ALL former UGA football players and what they've been up to since their career at Georgia ended (instead of just ones who became NFL players).
There's a GUESTBOOK at the bottom, leave us a comment if you would like to request info on any former players and we'll do our best to get an update posted.**

2012 Class of Pro Dawgs: 7 UGA Players Drafted, other sign free agent contracts

With updates from Aron White, Brandon Coutu and Deangelo Tyson

The newest member of the Houston TexansDrafted in 2012
  • Cordy Glenn OT: Buffalo Bills (2nd round)
  • Orson Charles TE: Cincinnati Bengals (4th round)
  • Ben Jones C: Houston Texans (4th round)
  • Brandon Boykin CB: Philadelphia Eagles (4th round)
  • Blair Walsh K: Minnesota Vikings (6th round)
  • Deangelo Tyson DE: Baltimore Ravens (7th round) **FINALIZED DEAL W/BAL.**
  • Justin Anderson OT: Indianapolis Colts (7th round)

    Undrafted Free Agents
  • Bruce Figgins TE: Baltimore Ravens
  • Drew Butler P: Pittsburgh Steelers

    NEWS: (5.14.2012)
  • Tight End Aron White signed with the Atlanta Falcons after receiving an invitation from the team to participate in a weekend-long tryout/mini camp.
  • Former Georgia kicker Brandon Coutu signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars over the weekend.
  • North Alabama ILB Marcus Dowtin, who was asked to leave the Georgia program after the 2010 season, signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.**

    • 2011 Season News

    October 28, 2011
  • Kregg Lumpkin finds himself in the spotlight after two major injuries at running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The St. Petersburg Times looks at the situation in the backfield.
  • INJURY UPDATES: Hines Ward hurt his ankle and has not practiced at all this week, and looks not to play Week 8. In Cleveland, although former Dawg Ben Watson (TE) has returned to practice this week from a concussion, Mohammed Massaquoi has missed practice for the same reason. Both are questionable for this week's game against San Francisco.

    October 26, 2011
  • Former UGA running back Verron Haynes worked out for the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. The Falcons just lost starting fullback Ovie Mughelli to a season-ending knee injury in week seven's game against the Lions.
  • Former Georgia defensive tackle Kade Westorn worked out for the Houston Texans.
    IN THE PRESS:
  • The Denver Post says Knowshon Moreno is auditioning for his job this year.
  • The Bengals have two rookie of the year candidates, in Andy Dalton and former Dawg AJ Green/.

    • Keeping up with former Dawgs

    What are they up to now?

  • April 2012
    Former Dawgs sign with new teams in NFL off-season:
    RB Kregg Lumpkin signed with Seattle.
    CB Prince Miller signed with Buffalo.
    LB Rennie Curran signed with Tampa Bay.
  • JAN 19, 2012 - Former Dawg D-Lineman Geno Atkins is hoping to make the Pro Bowl this year. He looks like he will, after tallying some of the best numbers in the league for his position in 2012.
  • DEC 16, 2011 - Former Georgia defensive lineman Demetric Evans graduated from UGA today. Evans played in the NFL for nine years before returning to finish his degree. The AJC's Chip Towers profiled Evans journey - this is a good read and a great story about someone who didn't HAVE to come back to school but did. Other Georgia athletes who graduated in the 2011 winter ceremony included: Nic Clemons, Justin Anderson, Candler Cook, Eric Elliot, Josh Sailors, Trinton Sturdivant, Bruce Figgins, Richard Samuel and Ben Harden.
  • Illya 'Hiawatha' Berry: Played in the Arena League from 1992-1995.
  • Hason Graham: Played for New England in 1995 and 1996. In 1999 Graham played in the Arena League.
  • Kelin Johnson, Matt and Jon Stinchcomb, Quentin Moses, DJ Shockley and David Greene all took part in the Allstate SEC Good Works Day in Atlanta on December 1st. The players pitched in at the CHRIS Kids facility. Read more at GeorgiaDogs.com.
  • Jermaine Smith: After stints in the NFL, Smith has played in the Arena League since 2002. (Pictured)
  • Bruce Adrine: Played in the Arena League from 2004-2005.
  • Kirby Smart: Currently the defensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
  • Brian McLendon: Currently the running backs coach for the University of Georgia.
  • Will Thompson: Has been playing in the Arena League since 2007.

    • 2011 Season: Pro Dawgs

  • Jarius Wynn In Starting Lineup for Packers
    October 21, 2011 - The Lincoln Co. High School grad and former Bulldog has started four of the first six games this season. The defensive tackle has racked up 11 tackles and 3 sacks - already more than he had his first two seasons in the league.

    2009 + 2010 Stats
    20 games played, 0 starts
    1.5 sacks
    9 tackles

    2011 Through Week 6
    6 games played, 4 starts
    3 sacks
    11 tackles

  • Danny Ware seeing more playing time in New York
    October 18, 2011 - There was not a lot of support by NFL draft "experts" when Danny Ware declared himself an eligible underclassman in 2007. And here we are and the former Georgia running-back is still in the league and seeing more action as of late. Ware is on pace to have more carries, rushing yards and receptions this season than any other (and his totals have gone up progressively over the years). Through 6 games he has 12 carries for 44 yards and 3 receptions for 27 yards.

  • Boling & Green off to a good start in Cincy
    September 11, 2011 - Today's matchup against the Cleveland Browns was the first professional football game that AJ Green and Clint Boling will ever play - and they're both in the starting lineup for the Cincinnati Bengals.
    Green's first NFL catch ended up being a touchdown - a 41 yarder that gave the Bengals lead against the Cleveland Browns.
    Ryan Goldin and GATA Training posted this picture of the Bengals starting offensive linemen.

    Follow Boling and Green on Twitter at @cboling60 and @ajgreen_18.


  • The New Orleans Saints placed safety Paul Oliver on injured reserve.

  • Defensive tackle Corvey Irvin was cut by the Panthers and has signed with the Lions.***Irvin was signed by the Jacksonville Jaquars and activated.** (12.16.2011)

    Cut:
    OT George Foster (NO), K Brandon Coutu (SEA),

    NEWS
    September 1, 2011
  • Profootballtalk.com looks at Caleb King's impressive pre-season performance last night (19 carries, 62 yards and 2 TD's).**UPDATE: King was cut by the Vikings on 9.3.2011 and re-signed to the practice squad.

    August 31, 2011
  • Kicker John Kasay is staying in the NFC South - he signed with the New Orleans Saints on 8.30.11.

    August 29, 2011
  • Caleb King was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. (8.23.11)

    August 27, 2011
  • Longtime Saints lineman Jon Stinchcomb has been released by the team.
  • Brandon Coutu is back in camp with the Seahawks
  • Former Dawgs kicker John Kasey wrote a classy goodbye letter to Panthers fans after leaving the team.

    August 12, 2011
  • Undrafted free-agent linebacker Daryl Gamble is making the most of his chances in San Diego's camp. Gamble led the team with 7 tackles and 1 sack in the Chargers' first preseason game versus the Seattle Seahawks (a 24-17 loss).
  • Knowshon Moreno carried the ball 4 times for 23 yards in the Broncos 24-23 loss to the Cowboys.

    August 9, 2011
  • Seattle Seahawks WR Mike Williams tweeted after the first day of practice, saying that former Georgia wideout Kris Durham was "catching everything and lookin smooth!"
  • 7th Round pick Shaun Chapas is going to have to make his mark on special teams as well as at full-back in order to make the Dallas roster.
  • Atlanta Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent is in a similar position as Chapas, although as a 3rd Round pick he's got more job security. The Falcons will rely on Dent to play special teams as well as all linebacking positions.


    • June 17, 2011
  • A couple of notes on new Seahawks wideout Kris Durham. The Seattle Times looks at Durham's leaping ability here and SportsNation's Field Gulls blog sits down for a longer interview with him.
  • Former Dawg Tra Battle is suiting up for the UFL's Hartford Colonials along with former NFLer Ahmad "Batman" Carroll.
  • Marcus Stroud is excited about playing for the Patriots and looking forward to being coached by Bill Belichick. "I think I have some gas left in the legs, man. I'm a pretty young guy who takes pretty good care of himself. "

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    Class of 2011

    From Athens to the NFL.

    AJ Green (CIN): Through 12 games, 55 catches 891 yards and 7 TD's.
    Justin Houston (KC): 13 games, 43 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 4 sacks
    Kris Durham (SEA): Has played in 3 games
    Clint Boley (CIN):Has played in 4 games
    Daryl Gamble (SD): Has played in 3 games
    Shaun Chapas (DAL): the rookie full-back was called up to the Cowboys active roster last week to start against the Cardinals due to an injury to Tony Fiammetta. Chapas had a bizarre first week in the NFL - he was fined $20,000 for a blindsight hit on an Arizona linebacker during a special teams play. Shaun made $22,000 for the game (he will be appealing the fine, according to his agent). (ESPN.com)

    The following rookie Dawgs were cut in the final NFL cutdowns:
    FB Shaun Chapas (DAL)**re-signed to practice squad, then brought up to the active roster in December
    RB Caleb King (MIN)**re-signed to practice squad
    DE/DT Kiante Tripp (ATL)**re-signed to practice squad
    OT Josh Davis (CHI)

    Class of 2010

    From Athens to the NFL

    RESHAD JONES, S (MIAMI DOLPHINS)
  • Geno Atkins: Starting defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Jeff Owens: Cut by the Eagles after leg injury, now coaching high school football in Georgia.
  • Kade Weston: A member of the Patriots practice squad in 2010, was cut in 2011 and has been working on for other teams.
  • Reshad Jones: Starting safety for the Miami Dolphins.
  • Linebacker Rennie Curran was released by the Tennessee Titans in 2011. He has been in talks with other teams throughout the season and is staying in shape. I'll update the site as soon as I hear anything new.
  • In addition to Curran, the following 2010 Dawgs were cut in the final NFL cutdowns of 2011: DT Kade Weston (NE), CB Prince Miller (DET), WR Michael Moore (DET).

  • FB Fred Munzenmaier had the misfortune of playing at the same time that Shaun Chapas was at Georgia. Chapas is now plays for the Dallas Cowboys, and Munzenmaier might have been able to start on almost any other team in the country.

    COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
    2010: 5 receptions (team high) for 36 yards vs. MISS ST.
    2009: Appeared in 13 games with one start making 10 carries for 36 yards and two TDs.
    Appeared in 47 games for UGA in his career.

    WHERE IS HE NOW?
    Answer: GATA Training. Munzenmaier, who attended GATA as a player, is now a trainer for the center. Some former Bulldogs who also train at GATA include Rennie Curran, Clint Boling and Kris Durham.
    **Current Bulldog punter Drew Butler has also been training with GATA in the offseason.

    • The Bengals Love the Dawgs

    Check out this great Cincinnati Examiner article on the Bengals history of drafting UGA players. Especially in the fourth round.

    Class of 2009

  • Matt Stafford
  • Asher Allen
  • Mohammed Massaquoi
  • Knowshon Moreno
  • Jarius Wynn
  • DEC 7, 2011 - Former Georgia defensive tackle and 2009 third-round pick of the Carolina Panthers Corvey Irvin was added to the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster. Irvin spent time on the Lions practice squad earlier this year.

    Undrafted:
    Dannell Ellerbe
    Brannon Southerland

    • **2011 SEASON** Former Dawgs sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

    JULY 26, 2011 Updated at 2:40 pm

    Kiante Tripp - DE (Atlanta Falcons)
    Demarcus Dobbs - DE (San Francisco 49ers)
    Darryl Gamble - LB (San Diego Chargers)
    Josh Davis - OL (Chicago Bears)

    AJ Green

    WR, Cincinnati Bengals

    DRAFTED: 1st round; 4th pick.

    Charles Johnson

    DE, Carolina Panthers

    DRAFTED: 2007 - 3rd round (20th pick) by the Carolina Panthers

    **2011 Season** Former Dawg TE saves six-year old boy from drowning

    Americus native Leonard Pope (Kansas City Chiefs)

    Chris Whitaker and The Americus Times-Reporter has the whole story.
    "Leonard was inside, and he came out of nowhere and dove into the water without any hesitation, cell phone in his pocket and all. He saved my son's life, and I am so thankful that he was there for me and my child."
    -Bryson Moore's mother, Anne

    Dawgs in the UFL

    2011 Season

    The Virginia Destroyers of the UFL have 6 former Georgia players on their roster. The following Dawgs join former Chicago Bear and Georgia Southern running back Adrian Peterson in Virginia.
    Reggie Brown (WR)
    Bryan Evans (S)
    Arnold Harrison (LB)
    Tony Taylor (LB)
    Odell Thurman (LB)
    Jermaine Wiggins (TE)

    Here's a link to the Destroyers roster.

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    Randy McMichael: Great Touchdown Catch

    2011 Preseason (watch @ 1:12 into the video for McMichael's TD)

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    Where are they now?

    Terrence Edwards, former Dawg WR

    Rennie Curran

    Drafted by the Tennessee Titans (now with Tampa Bay)

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    **2011 Season** Boling drafted by the Bengals

    Clint Boling will be joining AJ Green as a rookie this season in Cincinnati. Boling was selected in the 4th Round of the 2011 draft. Green and Boling will join Robert Geathers, Geno Atkins and Dennis Roland in Cincinnati.
    In recent years other former Bulldogs drafted by the Bengals include linebackers Odell Thurman and David Pollack.

    Ben Watson runs Champ Bailey down!!

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    *2010 SEASON* Owens likely to make first NFL appearance

    October 14, 2010

    PHILADELPHIA -- Former Georgia DT Jeff Owens will likely make his first appearance in an NFL game this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons. Owens was drafted last April by Philadelphia but has been relegated to the practice squad thus far in his NFL career. The Eagles may be without defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley, who has an elbow injury.

    *2010 SEASON* Former Dawg Transactions

    FALL 2010


    CUT AND RE-SIGNED TO PRACTICE SQUAD

  • Jeff Owens (PHI)
  • Prince Miller (BAL)
  • Michael Moore (DET)
  • Corvey Irvin (CAR)

    CUT
  • G Vince Vance (CHI)
  • S Jermaine Phillips (TAMPA)
  • DT Corvey Irvin was cut (CAR)
  • RB Thomas Davis cut by the Cleveland Browns.
  • S Bryan Evans cut by the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • DT Kade Weston cut by the New England Patriots.
  • WR Reggie Brown cut (TAMPA)
  • DE Charles Grant cut (MIA)

    Other news
    RB Kregg Lumpkin was waived in Green Bay and signed with Tampa Bay.
    CB Tim Jennings signed with Chicago.
    OL Fernando Velasco made the team in Tennessee.

    • *2010 SEASON* Former Dawg finds new home in NFC South

    Sean Jones cracks the starting lineup in Tampa.

    *2010 SEASON* Velasco makes first career start

    C/OG - Tennessee Titans

    Fernando Velasco, second year offensive lineman from Georgia, made his first start when the Titans played the Cowboys on October 10, 2010. Velasco played in 50 games during his UGA career, with 28 starts. Click here for a game wrapup.

    *2010 SEASON* Geno Atkins turning heads in Cincy

    Cincinnati.com looks at the rookie defensive tackle.

    "He just takes to doing everything you ask him to do and has been able to just do the things a good player does," defensive line coach Jay Hayes said. "He's good at keeping his pads level and for the most part has his hands in the right spot."

    *2010* Is this the year for Moses?

    Spotlight on Quentin Moses in Miami this season.

    Champ Bailey

    Denver Broncos

    Who am I forgetting?

    Leave me a note if you have a name that I'm leaving out - this is a work in progress and I'm hoping to keep it updated as much as possible.

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    2012 Combine and All-Star Games


    NFL COMBINE: Workout Results
    Justin Anderson (OL): 5.31 (40-yard dash); 32 reps (225-lb bench press)
    Cordy Glenn (OL): 5.15 (40-yard dash); 31 reps (225-lb bench press)
    Ben Jones (OL): 5.44 (40-yard dash); 29 reps (225-lb bench press)
    Orson Charles (TE): 35 reps (225-lb bench press)

    Drew Butler (P): Read his very positive NFL.COM review here
    Blair Walsh (PK): NFL.COM Profile.

    Brandon Boykin (CB): Injured, will perform for scouts at his own Pro Day in April.
    Deangelo Tyson (DE): 6'2" 315 lbs.

    SENIOR BOWL PARTICIPANTS
    (with updated weigh-in and height)
    Cordy Glenn: 6'5" 346 lbs
    Brandon Boykin: 5'9" 183 lbs
    Drew Butler: NA
    Ben Jones: 6'2" 304 lbs

    EAST-WEST SHRINE BOWL PARTICIPANTS (1.21.2012)
    Blair Walsh:
    Bruce Figgins: 6'3" 272 lbs

  • AJC.COM: Boykin shines at first Senior Bowl practice.
  • AJC.COM: Mel Kiper takes a look at TE Orson Charles.

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