Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith was one of the leaders in the Georgia locker room during the 2022 college football season. Smith continued to be a leader and stuck with the program after suffering a season-ending torn pectoral injury against Florida.
Smith has a way with words. He is a leader and someone who NFL teams will want in their locker rooms. Smith did not hide from tough questions at his interviews. He also showed a sense of humor.
Nolan Smith is currently projected to be the No. 32 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, per Draft Wire.
What did Nolan Smith have to say at the 2023 NFL combine?
Smith emotionally remembers Devin Willock
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock tragically passed away earlier this offseason. Nolan Smith shared how deep the bond is with his fellow teammates at Georgia.
Nolan Smith’s compelling, emotional, and raw testimony on the tragic passing of Georgia teammate Devin Willock. The first time he has spoken publicly regarding this. Such a devastation for the program and respective families, losing both Willock and Chandler LeCroy, a staff… https://t.co/oh2sY7DV9N pic.twitter.com/7kcfMxJibL
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) March 1, 2023
Smith details Georgia's outstanding run defense
Nolan Smith notes that Georgia’s outstanding run defense often only lines up six players in the box. This allows Georgia to dedicate more defenders to the pass. In fact, Georgia finished with the nation’s top run defense in 2022.
"We do more with less at Georgia" – Nolan Smith pic.twitter.com/nxZvDck0SH
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) March 1, 2023
Nolan Smith learned hard work at Georgia
Here at NFL Combine.. Nolan Smith on the #1 thing he learned at UGA…
“Hard work works” pic.twitter.com/y5EImzWvy3
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) March 1, 2023
Media member declares Smith a winner of interviews
It is hard not to be impressed with Nolan Smith’s interviews.
Georgia edge Nolan Smith is a big podium winner today.
Commanding the room, talking with a lot of presence and transparency.
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) March 1, 2023
Smith also had a great story about his after workout routine back in the day.
Georgia EDGE Nolan Smith was asked about his mentality when defending the run. Loved his response.
Work ethic and “whatever it takes” was a constant theme at his podium session. pic.twitter.com/VaSXqyaLf1
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 1, 2023
