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Georgia Bulldog NFL rookies making their debut Sunday

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

There were several former Georgia Bulldogs drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, and some of them will make their first regular season starts on Sunday, September 7th. We'll take a look at all of them, their matchups, and the role they'll have on the team.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after the catch against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after the catch against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

Matchup: at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 PM ET)

Bowers was the most exciting player selected from UGA this past draft, and he ended up in a solid situation with the Las Vegas Raiders. With his workload and unique prowess as a pass-catching tight end for the Bulldogs, along with the somewhat underwhelming receiving core of the Raiders (besides Davante Adams), Bowers should see a ton of targets and compete for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Jun 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) carries the ball during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2024; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) carries the ball during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

Matchup: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 PM ET)

Bulldogs fans who worry about choosing to either see Brock Bowers or Ladd McConkey, have no fear: they play each other in their debuts. McConkey was taken by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round to address the departure of receivers Keenan Allen and Clemson-alum Mike Williams. McConkey's route-running abilities and size make him an ideal slot receiver, but the Chargers are relatively thin at receiver due to losing Allen and Williams, so McConkey could spend ample time as a perimeter. He also has the strong-armed Justin Herbert throwing him the ball.

Jul 27, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (14) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (14) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Kamari Lassiter, CB, Houston Texans

Matchup: at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 PM ET)

Lassiter was the first defensive player off the board, taken by the Texans in the second round. He slots in immediately as the second perimeter corner beside LSU-alum Derek Stingley Jr.. With his impressive training camp, there's a ton of hype surrounding Lassiter, with some even naming him a dark-horse DPOY pick.

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