South Georgians are heading to the NFL

CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The 2022 NFL Draft is now in the books and some of South Georgia’s best are now in the NFL.

Crisp County High School and University of Georgia alumni, Quay Walker kicked it off when the Green Bay Packers drafted him number 22 overall in the first round.

On day 3 of the draft, Bainbridge High School and University of Florida alumni Dameon Pierce was drafted by the Houston Texans at number 107 in the 4th round.

Lee County High School, University of Mississippi alumni, and WALB’s 2016 Player of the Year, Mark Robinson is now a Pittsburgh Steeler after being drafted in the 7th round as the 225th pick. Robinson is the first-ever Trojan to be drafted from Lee County High School.

Fitzgerald and Virginia Tech University alumni, Lecitus Smith was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 6th round as their 215th overall pick.

He may not be from South Georgia but he represents us since he went to Valdosta State University, Christian Matthew will be joining Smith after getting drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round as the 244th pick.

Once the draft ended, Crisp County High School, Auburn University, and University of Central Florida alumni Markavius “Big Kat” Bryant was signed by the Dallas Cowboys.

Valdosta High School and Auburn University alumni, Zakoby McClain signed with the Baltimore Ravens.

Fitzgerald and Mercer alumni Jason Poe was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.

Clinch County High School and University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni, Chauncey Manac will be joining Quay Walker after getting signed by the Green Bay Packers.

Dameon Pierce is thrilled to be Texan.

“Yo, H-town...It’s your boy DP, hey newest running back, we coming to H-town. Hey, I’m here for a good time and a long time you feel me. Hey let’s go, baby, I’m ready to work appreciate everybody let’s get this work in man let’s go,” said Pierce.

South Georgia was well represented this weekend.

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