ATHENS — Mykel Williams has been compared to a former first-round pick since arriving at Georgia, and on Thursday night, he will become one himself.

Malaki Starks is a safety from Georgia. He is expected to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jalon Walker is a linebacker from Georgia. He is expected to be taken in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kirby Smart knows how to build a football program.

ATHENS — Great secondary play has routinely been a calling card for the Georgia program under Kirby Smart.