Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild has declared for the 2025 NFL draft, posting his decision on X.
“I am extremely blessed to have been a part of this incredible opportunity and will be forever grateful to the University of Georgia. With that being said, I am excited to announce that I will officially be declaring for the NFL Draft, and I look forward to what the future holds. Forever a Dawg,” he posted.
Fairchild was a four-star recruit from Cumming, Georgia, in the class of 2020. He signed with the Bulldogs on Dec. 16, 2020. He played minimal snaps in his first two seasons, but starting in 2023, he became a bedrock of the interior offensive line.
In 1,427 career snaps, he recorded a PFF grade of over 73 (premium subscription needed), including a grade of over 87 on pass-blocking. In 2024, he earned a spot on the All-SEC second team.
Despite having a year of eligibility left, Fairchild joins offensive linemen Tate Ratledge in declaring for the draft. Right tackle Xavier Truss is also out of eligibility. Georgia is also expected to lose starting center Jared Wilson to the draft. Wilson accepted a Senior Bowl invitation.
Georgia’s offensive line is going to look very different since Monroe Freeling is the only starter set to return. However, center Drew Bobo (son of Mike Bobo), guard Micah Morris, and tackle Earnest Green III have each played significant snaps, so those linemen should all be expected to start in 2025.
