Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL got off to a strong start in Week 1 action. Numerous players made their NFL rookie debut including 2022 NFL draft No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker.
Several Georgia Bulldogs had big performances to open the season. Roquan Smith had nine tackles as the Chicago Bears got a big win over the San Francisco 49ers. Mecole Hardman scored a touchdown in Kansas City’s Week 1 win over Arizona. However, neither one of these players made our list of top five plays.
What Georgia football players made the best plays during Week 1?
No. 5 Isaiah McKenzie scores a touchdown
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie made up for a mistake he made earlier in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. McKenzie found the end zone as the Bills started the season 1-0.
https://twitter.com/GeorgiaFootball/status/1568062773497659395?s=20&t=XyXS-R7_jvb9BKgulz9_5Q
No. 4 Tae Crowder’s huge hit on Derrick Henry
The New York Giants got off to a 1-0 start thanks in part to linebacker Tae Crowder. The former Georgia standout delivered a big hit to powerful Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.
https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/1569073387544215554?s=20&t=XyXS-R7_jvb9BKgulz9_5Q
No. 3 Tyson Campbell’s interception
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Tyson Campbell intercepted his third career pass against Washington. The second-year cornerback is poised for a big season.
https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1569047254069125127?s=20&t=di-wNUJM4lsgoEmKV230gg
No. 2 D’Andre Swift breaks off long run
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift broke a couple of tackles on a long run during the first quarter. Swift finished with 144 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1569009828369993731?s=20&t=di-wNUJM4lsgoEmKV230gg
No. 1 Travon Walker’s interception
The No. 1 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft had an incredible debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Travon Walker recorded an interception and a sack for Jacksonville, but the Jaguars lost to the Commanders.
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