The Georgia Bulldogs are poised for a massive payday following the 2026 NFL draft, with eight former players projected to sign rookie contracts totaling over $70 million. Leading the charge is offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, Georgia's sole first-round pick, who headlines a group of Bulldogs set to cash in on their gridiron success.

Freeling, selected by the Carolina Panthers, is expected to secure a four-year deal worth $20.9 million, complete with a fifth-year team option. As a first-round selection, his contract will be fully guaranteed for the first four seasons—a standard perk for top picks that provides financial security from day one.

Beyond the first round, the financial landscape shifts. While contracts for later-round picks aren't fully guaranteed, they still offer partially guaranteed four-year deals. Higher-drafted players generally command larger contracts and a greater percentage of guaranteed money, ensuring that Georgia's other draftees still land impressive paydays.

Here's a breakdown of the projected contracts for each Georgia Bulldog selected in the 2026 draft:

Carolina Panthers: OT Monroe Freeling – $20.9 million (with fifth-year option)
New Orleans Saints: DL Christen Miller – $11.8 million
Indianapolis Colts: LB CJ Allen – $9.1 million
New Orleans Saints: TE Oscar Delp – $7.2 million
Atlanta Falcons: WR Zachariah Branch – $7.1 million
Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Daylen Everette – $6.9 million
Cincinnati Bengals: WR Colbie Young – $5.0 million
Philadelphia Eagles: OL Micah Morris – $4.5 million

In total, these eight rookies are set to sign contracts worth an estimated $72.5 million. Notably, this figure doesn't include the five additional Georgia players who went undrafted but have already signed deals as free agents, further underscoring the program's deep talent pool.

For Georgia football fans, this draft class represents another successful chapter in the Bulldogs' pipeline to the NFL. Whether you're tracking Freeling's journey in Carolina or rooting for Delp in New Orleans, one thing is clear: the future is bright—and lucrative—for these former Dawgs.