Feb. 22, 2026, 6:12 a.m. ET
The 2026 NFL combine is about to get underway in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, six former Georgia Bulldogs will not be participating in the event because they did not receive invitations despite having NFL dreams.
Georgia‘s pro day (most likely in March) will be much more important for the six Dawgs that did not get invited to the combine. Despite missing out on the combine, Georgia’s combine snubs still have a shot to get drafted in April. There is still a path to getting drafted or perhaps earning a roster spot as an undrafted free agent despite not receiving combine invitations.
Running back Cash Jones, wide receiver Noah Thomas, running back Josh McCray, wide receiver Cole Speer, long snapper Beau Gardner (first-team All-SEC) and safety JaCorey Thomas all did not receive combine invitations.
Last year, Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss, tight end Ben Yurosek, and defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse all made NFL rosters despite going undrafted. Yurosek, Chambliss and safety Dan Jackson all landed with NFL teams even though they weren’t invited to the combine.
The Bulldogs did have 10 total players invited to the combine, which is among the most in college football. The combine will be held from Feb. 23 to March 2.
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