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Georgia football holds Pro Day: What we saw, heard from UGA’s NFL Draft prospects
Tight end Oscar Delp couldn’t fall asleep until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
“If you don’t have nerves, something’s wrong,” Delp said.
Georgia football hosted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday, March 18, allowing its student-athletes who declared for the NFL Draft to show up and show out in front of representatives from all 32 professional teams.
Delp, Cash Jones, Daylen Everette, CJ Allen, Micah Morris, Christen Miller, Beau Garnder, Zachariah Branch, Noah Thomas, Josh McCray, Monroe Freeling, Colbie Young and Dillon Bell were among those who took the turf in House of Payne’s Indoor Facility at 9:30 a.m. sharp for workouts and interviews. They performed for and met with 49ers general manager John Lynch and Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham, as well as former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, to list a few.
Bulldogs of the past even returned to watch the event, including former quarterback Jake Fromm (2017-19), who threw passes to Colbie Young and the likes while the team’s current quarterbacks were in class.
The NFL Draft first round is set for Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. The second through seventh rounds will be featured on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. and noon respectively.
Here are three big storylines about the Georgia draft hopefuls from Pro Day:
Oscar Delp is clear after hairline fracture discovered in foot
Despite being medically cleared by several doctors in Indianapolis, the tight end was forced to miss the NFL Combine due to a liability issue over a hairline fracture found in his foot on an x-ray.
“My foot feels like a normal foot, like your foot,” Delp said, pointing at the reporter who asked. “I had no pain ever, so it was definitely a shock. It was something that I kind of just heard about in the middle of the season, and I was just as shocked as everybody else, but fortunate enough to go to Dr. Waldrop, who’s with the Saints and one of the best foot doctors in the country.”
He’d forgotten about it, didn’t think anything of it really, but when they compared his x-rays from earlier in the season, it thankfully appeared to be healing. It won’t be something he has to get surgery on.
From the people he’s talked to, he thinks there definitely could have been other guys with the same injury and it was just accidentally overlooked. He was worried, but only momentarily. Doctors eventually put together a good plan for him and he’s glad he went the route he did.
“I have the same chance to hurt my foot as anyone else,” Delp said. “As a guy that I feel is, like I’m a very durable tight end. I take pride in that. I feel like I’m a tough guy. Being at Georgia four years, I never missed a practice or a game and … that’s something that speaks a lot, so to miss (the Combine) was disappointing.”
While he wishes he could have done it in Indiana on the big stage, to do it at home means just as much and he used the second-chance Wednesday to prove what he’s all about.
“I never doubted myself,” he said.
Monroe Freeling hasn’t unlocked his full potential yet
The offensive tackle thinks taking off his knee braces will unlock 15% more of his abilities.
“His flexibility is off the charts, his muscle mass for his size and he’s got really low body fat,” Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. “I don’t think he’s reached his full potential yet. Like, some of the guys have gotten really good over four or five years. He was here three. He still has a tremendous upside. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of Monroe all the way yet. He’s going to be a 10-, maybe 15-year pro because he’s really durable, takes care of his body, he’s intelligent and he can play all the positions.”
Freeling’s draft stock has risen since the Combine, where the 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman recorded a 4.93-second 40-yard dash, and 33.5-inch vertical. He’s being projected higher and higher in mock drafts due to his athleticism, and he’s trying not to tune that out completely.
“You’re going to see it, like you have friends and family and they’re all asking you questions and stuff, but I try to keep my eyes on the prize,” Freeling said. “That’s just me working out, getting ready for the season. Wherever I go, I’m locked in on ball and taking the team all the way.”
Zachariah Branch went from counted out to counted on
If the wide receiver could tell younger Zachariah anything right now, it would be to keep the energy.
“Don’t try to change for anybody,” he said. “You know what works for you.”
Branch plays with a chip on his shoulder, and while that started at a young age, it really kicked in when he was a freshman in high school. People counted him out because of his size, said he couldn’t do certain things, and he took that disrespect personally.
He remembers telling his dad, “I’m going to be the number one receiver in my class.”
And that he was. The No. 1 wide receiver prospect coming out of high school in the state of Nevada, and No. 7 nationally, went on to total 78 receptions for 823 yards and 3 touchdowns in two seasons at USC, before transferring to UGA and setting a school record for single-season receptions with 81 for 811 yards and 6 touchdowns.
But he doesn’t do it to prove other people wrong. He does it to prove himself right.
“Everybody’s journey is different,” he said. “Stay grounded in what works for you and what you know. Keep your loved ones tight and keep your circle tight, especially in our generation. … Know who you are as a person and be confident and comfortable with that.”
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Georgia was already going to see plenty of anglers this summer, but now they have even more reason to go fishing this season.
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration approved state permits for the 2026 red snapper season with much larger windows for fishing.
“For years, our Great Fishermen have been punished with very short federal fishing seasons despite record high fish populations and the states begging to oversee these permits,” Trump wrote. “We love and respect our fishermen and, unlike the Democrats, will only do good for them.”
When is Georgia red snapper season 2026?
Georgia anglers will be able to fish for red snapper from July 1 through Aug. 31. The state’s department of natural resources said via news release that, traditionally, the season has been limited to just a few days due to data uncertainty. But, if Georgia can show proficiency in data collection, the longer season could be extended for two more years.
Red snapper fishing laws
Anglers may keep only one red snapper per day. They must register their trips prior to departure using the Georgia DNR app, which will be released at a later date. They must also report their catch within 24 hours.
Georgia DNR coastal resources director Doug Haymans said “This is a major step forward for Georgia anglers….If anglers want longer, more reliable seasons, we need better data—and that comes directly from them. Reporting through the app is how anglers can help shape the future of red snapper fishing in Georgia.”
Reactions to expanded red snapper fishing season
Gov. Brian Kemp said on his social media platforms “Thank you to President Trump for putting the power to conserve and manage this key fish population back where it belongs – in the hands of those who know the region best. Looking forward to Red Snapper season opening soon!”
Florida and the Carolinas’ governors have shared similar statements of excitement and praise.
However, when these moves were being considered in February, the US-based advocacy group Ocean Conservancy put out a statement of opposition, writing as a group “Overfishing drove the red snapper population to just 11% of its historical abundance; in response, seasons were reduced as part of a rebuilding plan set to last through 2044. These new exemptions risk undermining the progress made to restore this stock and allow sustainable fishing opportunities.”
Where are red snapper in Georgia?
According to NOAA, red snapper are generally found 30-620 feet deep in the Gulf of America and along the east coast. They are rare north of the Carolinas.
Larval red snapper swim freely within the water column. Juveniles live in shallow waters over sandy or muddy bottom habitat. Adults live on the bottom, usually near hard structures on continental shelf that have moderate to high relief (rocks, ledges, reefs, etc), sloping soft-bottom areas, and limestone deposits.
What do red snapper eat?
Red snapper eat fish, shrimp, crab, worms, cephalopods (octopus or squid), and some plankton (tiny floating plants and animals).
Best way to cook red snapper
Chef and host of Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” Andrew Zimmern posted a video on TikTok of a recipe idea using red snapper:
How big are red snapper?
Red snapper may grow up to 40 inches long and weighing up to 50 pounds.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This Georgia baseball team excels when it’s threatened, shortstop Kolby Branch says.
It dominated during a brutal conference road stretch in April, then didn’t let up when returning home to Foley Field.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — High pressure is keeping North Georgia in a dry pattern through Tuesday, but a cold front approaching from the northwest will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms back to the region by Wednesday and Thursday.
Your Next Two Days: Enjoy the Sunshine
Today will feature mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the upper 70s in north Georgia. Light southwest winds will keep conditions comfortable for outdoor activities. Overnight lows will dip into the 50s.
Tuesday will see increasing clouds as the next weather system approaches from the northwest, but the day will remain dry. Highs will reach the upper 70s to middle 80s, with lows Tuesday night in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Midweek Changes: Showers and Storms Return
The pattern shifts dramatically Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front moves through the region. Models show good agreement that instability will build during the day Wednesday, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s and dewpoints rising into the low 60s.
Shower and thunderstorm chances will increase Wednesday and Thursday, with rain and storms in northwest Georgia by 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.
The rain will overspread all of north Georgia after midnight and continue through your entire Thursday morning commute.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day for rain and storms in the morning.
The rain is expected to move out around lunch on Thursday.
The Weekend Outlook
Cooler air will follow the frontal passage on Thursday, with highs dropping into the 70s Friday and Saturday. Overnight lows will dip into the 40s and low 50s.
Our next best chance of rain after Thursday will be on Mother’s Day.
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