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Packers get Georgia DL Christen Miller in new ESPN mock draft
A two-round 2026 mock draft from Matt Miller of ESPN gave the Green Bay Packers some help for the defensive line in the second round. With pick No. 52 overall, Miller sent Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller to the Packers.
Green Bay does not have a first-round pick in the 2026 draft because of the Micah Parsons in August of last year.
From Miller: “The Packers needed to deal Kenny Clark to put their Micah Parsons trade package over the top, but his absence created a need. Miller is a dominant nose tackle prospect with 1-technique ability to shoot gaps and disrupt.”
Miller (6-4, 310) could help immediately improve the interior of the Packers defensive line. At Pro Football Focus, Miller finished ranked second in run defense grade (90.2) among defensive linemen with at least 100 run defense snaps in 2025. Despite playing only 1,000 snaps over the last three seasons, Miller produced 44 stops, 11.5 tackles for loss, 45 total pressures and 4.0 sacks.
The Packers rotated through defensive tackle options over the second half of the 2025 season and struggled at times stopping the run after losing Devonte Wyatt to a season-ending injury. Miller could give the Packers a legit run-stopper to team with Wyatt, a disruptive pass-rusher.
From Brennen Rupp of Packers Wire: “If Christen Miller ever becomes the sum of all his parts, he’s going to be a force on the interior. The Georgia defensive tackle has good quickness of the snap and the power in his hands to work off contact to be an active force against the run. With his blend of quickness and power, it’s easy to see why he’s viewed as a potential Top 50 pick. If he is still on the board when the Packers are on the clock with the 52nd overall pick, he’ll likely be the sixth Bulldog that Gutekunst has drafted.”
From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com: “Miller is an even-front nose tackle who can rattle pads and gain early advantages at the point of attack. He has good stack-and-shed against single blocks but lacks the prototypical mass of a space-eater. He will lose his anchor to double teams and strong angle blocks at times. He’s average at matching lateral movement off the snap but is generally aware of play design and hustles across gaps to squeeze run lanes. He’ll continue to bulk up and should become a good starter who is more consistent than dominant along the interior.”
With the 20th overall pick from the Packers, the Dallas Cowboys got Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker.
ATLANTA, Ga. — Positive mosquito samples for West Nile virus have been found in Fulton County, according to the Board of Health.
Officials say the samples came from the Grant Park area and that infected mosquitoes are suspected to be present in the city of Atlanta.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report this year’s West Nile infections are the highest since 2004. The disease has been transmitted by mosquitoes, with reported cases in 23 states. Most of the reported cases are considered severe.
Health officials suggest using an insect repellent registered with the EPA. Wearing long, loose-fitting clothing is also recommended.
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It can be hard to find a truly unique experience for your next vacation. That’s where Travel + Leisure comes in.
Back in May, members of the publication’s team created a list in celebration of America’s 250th Fourth of July, highlighting a unique experience in each state “from hidden gems to iconic highlights and editor-approved favorites.”
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Most unique experience in Georgia
The Georgia spot highlighted was the World of Quercus. Here’s what writer Lydia Mansel said about it:
“The 3,800-acre property, dotted with pecan groves and cabins, isn’t your run-of-the-mill retreat. Guests are encouraged to roam the land by golf cart or on foot, visit the biodynamic vegetable garden, fish the Flint River, and connect with the ranch’s horses. Owned by Chiara Visconti di Modrone and her husband Angelos Pervanas, Quercus is a place where relaxation comes in many forms—and you can design your experience to fit your pace and preferences.”
Where is Quercus?
Quercus is in Gay at 208 Caldwell St. It’s about 30 miles east of LaGrange and over 50 miles south of Atlanta.
How much is Quercus per night?
The Sylva, Ember, and Cypress cabins are $2,700 per night. The Naya cabin is $4,500 per night.
Unique experiences in the South
- Alabama: Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
- Florida: Greater Florida Everglades
- Georgia: Quercus
- Kentucky: Kentucky African American Heritage Trail
- Louisiana: New Orleans Museum of Art
- Missouri: Anheuser-Busch Brewery
- Mississippi: Vikin’s Mississippi Delta Explorer
- North Carolina: Good Hot Fish
- South Carolina: Casual Crabbing with Tia
- Tennessee: Blackberry Farm
- Virginia: Chincoteague Island
- West Virginia: New River Gorge National Park
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
APPLING COUNTY, Ga. (WCYB) — The co-owner of Yurezz Home Center in Greeneville has been arrested in Georgia, according to a report obtained by News 5.
Earlier this week, News 5 told you about the dealership in Greeneville that abruptly shut down last month.
This has left homeowners with partially built homes and employees without jobs.
It is not yet clear why Richard Altman was taken into custody.
This is a developing story.
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