Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 105 pick in the draft.
Ringo is a 6-foot-2, 207-pound cornerback from Tacoma, Wash. He was a two-year starter for the Georgia Bulldogs. He is the third Bulldog taken by the Eagles in this draft. The Eagles have now taken five Georgia defenders in the past two drafts.
As a redshirt sophomore, Ringo started 15 games for the Bulldogs. He was a Second Team All-SEC selection last season. He finished with 42 tackles and 2 interceptions last year. He had four interceptions in his career to go along with 15 pass breakups.
Ringo made the most iconic play in school history, when he intercepted Bryce Young to clinch the 2022 National Championship game. Ringo returned the interception for a touchdown, putting the winning touches on Georgia’s 33-18 win.
Ringo had an up-and-down season this past year at Georgia as he did give up some deep pass plays in coverage. But he also intercepted Will Levis and Hendon Hooker during the year.
The Georgia cornerback has a rare size and speed combo. He ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine, with some comparing him to long-time standout Patrick Peterson.
Some scouts think that Ringo may ultimately be a safety, as his biggest concern comes with locating the football. He is an exceptional tackler.
He also brings a championship pedigree to the field.
“My determination to win, my competitiveness. I feel like I fight through adversity like no other,” Ringo said. “Just continue to work and always have room to grow. Especially with how young I am. I feel like my upside is there 100 percent.”
Ringo did miss time as a freshman as he had labrum surgery but once he entered the starting lineup for Georgia, he did not leave it until he helped the Bulldogs win consecutive national championships.
Ringo becomes the 11th member of the 2021 Georgia defense to be drafted. Eight went in last year’s draft, while Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith were taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
What an NFL team is getting in Kelee Ringo
2023 NFL Combine results: Cornerback Kelee Ringo
40-yard dash: 4.36
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 207 pounds
Broad Jump: 10′2
Vertical Jump: 33.5′
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