Georgia CB Ringo, TE Washington head to prepare

Two Georgia players, cornerback Kelee Ringo and tight end Darnell Washington, are headed to the NFL draft after assisting the Bulldogs win their 2nd straight national title.Both made the expected statements on their Instagram accounts Thursday.Ringo will long be kept in mind for a pick-six interception that sealed Georgia’s first nationwide title in 41 seasons with a 33-18 success over Alabama to cap the 2021 season. He had 2 interceptions, 7 passes protected, 1 forced fumble and 42 tackles last season.He is listed as the No. 17 draft possibility by ESPN’s Todd McShay.

“To my Bulldogs who have actually been in between the hedges with me both previous and present,

we have won in numerous locations, however on the field we’ve made the title of nationwide champs– two times, “Ringo wrote on Instagram.”We have helped build something unique and I’m grateful to have had you as a teammate. “Washington, who is the No. 3 tight end in the draft according to McShay, is a massive tight end(6-foot-7, 270 pounds)who teamed with Brock Bowers to offer Georgia a dominant one-two punch at the often-overlooked position.”My time in Athens has actually pertained to an end as I pursue my dreams of playing in the NFL,”stated Washington, who was a key blocker and ranked fourth on the Bulldogs with 28 receptions for 454

yards and 2 touchdowns.The Bulldogs made it two national titles in a row with a 65-7 romp over TCU on Monday night.Editor’s Picks 2 Related An event is planned Saturday in Athens with a parade through town and an event at Sanford Stadium.Another Georgia tight end, sparingly used Ryland Goede, tweeted that he will go into the transfer portal.

Two other backup tight ends, Arik Gilbert and Brett Seither, had already said they plan to transfer.The Bulldogs are still in great shape at that position with

Bowers set to return for his 3rd season and former top recruit Oscar Delp coming off a promising freshman campaign.The Associated Press added to this report.