Jalen Hurts reveals what makes the Eagles' group of former Georgia Bulldogs so special
It's no secret that the Philadelphia Eagles are big fans of adding Georgia Bulldogs to their roster. And it's a good thing that they are because four of the six of them are a big reason why the Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX to face the Kansas City Chiefs. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis, […]
It's no secret that the Philadelphia Eagles are big fans of adding Georgia Bulldogs to their roster.
And it's a good thing that they are because four of the six of them are a big reason why the Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX to face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Defensive tackle Jordan Davis, edge rusher Nolan Smith, linebacker Nakobe Dean, and defensive tackle Jalen Carter each played key roles in 2024 as starters for the Eagles' top-ranked defense.
However, that doesn't mean cornerback Kelee Ringo or safety Lewis Cine is any less important as backups, because having a large group stemming from the University of Georgia makes it that much easier to form a special bond and reach success at the next level.
And that's exactly what Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has noticed from the six Dawgs.
"They have a tight-knit group," Hurts said. "Everything that they've gone through in college, all the success they've had in college, the rigorous process they go through as well, I know it's very similar to what I experienced at Alabama, and that creates a tight knit, tight, tightly knitted group. And so think they've been able to carry over some of those things and some of those experiences and some of that mentality to Philadelphia, and I think it's paid dividends for our success, especially on defense."
This will be the group of Georgia players' first trip to the Super Bowl, though not the first time they've played on a bigger stage together as all six are from Georgia's 2021 championship defense.
The only downside is that Dean, who finished second on the team in tackles, will be forced to watch from the sideline due to a knee injury that ended his postseason run early.
The Chiefs also have two Georgia football products repping for their team in defensive Malik Herring and wide receiver Mercole Hardman Jr.
