UGA Recruiting: Georgia is a Top Team for Elite Cornerback Who Was Just in Town
By Kyle Tatelbaum, UGAAA Sports Communications
ATHENS, Ga. – Week 11 of NFL action is complete, and several former Bulldogs continue to deliver exceptional performances for their respective teams.
After another multi-touchdown performance, Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford remains atop the league with 27 passing touchdowns. Stafford completed 15 of 28 passes for 130 yards in the 21-19 win over Seattle, placing the Rams above the Seahawks for first place in the NFC West Division. Stafford ranks fourth in the league in passing yards (2,557) and third in RTG (112.7). Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington recorded the best single-game performance of his young NFL career, collecting 67 yards on four receptions, including a 31-yard catch while running through three Bengals defenders.
Below is a summary of how the former Bulldogs fared for their teams in Week 11:
Carolina Panthers 30, Atlanta Falcons 27
Trevor Etienne, PR/RB – Served as a punt returner for Carolina, taking one punt for nine yards while also recording a 26-yard kickoff return.
Charlie Woerner, TE – Played 35 snaps for the Falcons but did not record any statistics.
Leonard Floyd, DE – Floyd was ruled out for Atlanta after missing the previous week with a hamstring injury.
Jalon Walker, LB – Appeared on 51 snaps for the Falcons, recording four solo tackles and a quarterback pressure.
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Zachariah Branch told ESPN: “I chose Georgia because I felt like the culture was something special . They have a great coaching staff, the brotherhood within the program, their will to win, being prepared for the next level and being as successful as possible on and off the field…
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