Georgia’s Carter will try to protect draft status at pro day
March 4, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Carter's next step in his attempts to preserve his status as a top prospect in next month's NFL draft will be Georgia's pro day on March 15, where he is expected to participate in workouts in front of coaches and general managers.
Teammate’s death leaves Georgia player emotional at combine
March 1, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nolan Smith poured out his heart Wednesday at the NFL's annual scouting combine.
He shed some tears, too.
On a stage he'd always dreamed about taking, the former Georgia defensive star stood before a group of reporters and gave an emotional memorial about his friend and former college teammate, Devin Willock, who was killed in a car crash Jan.
Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreck
March 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member.
Georgia: SUV in crash was for recruiting, not personal use
January 28, 2023 GMTGeorgia athletic department officials say the vehicle involved in a crash that killed a football player and employee on Jan. 15 was to be used only for recruiting activities, not personal use.
The University of Georgia athletic association provided that information in a statement to The Associated Press on Saturday, saying personal use of the SUV was “strictly prohibited.”
McClendon to wear late teammate’s number in Senior Bowl
January 25, 2023 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Georgia offensive lineman Warren McClendon will wear the number of his late teammate, Devin Willock, in the Senior Bowl.
McClendon, who gave up his college eligibility to enter the NFL draft, accepted an invitation this week to play in the Feb.
Georgia AD: Car crash victims not on university duties
January 25, 2023 GMTIn Georgia's most extensive comments on the wreck that killed football player Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member, athletic director Josh Brooks said Tuesday the two were not on department business at the time of the incident, which occurred after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national title.
Excessive speed listed as cause of fatal UGa wreck
January 18, 2023 GMTGeorgia football player Devin Willock was not wearing a seat belt when he was ejected from the vehicle in a weekend crash that killed him and a recruiting staff member, police said.
A police report released Tuesday listed excessive speed on a road with a 40 mph (64 kph) limit as one of the primary causes of the crash.
UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebration
January 15, 2023 GMTGeorgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car wreck, the school said, just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony.