Georgia Football: Bulldogs' Top 2016 NFL Draft Prospects

The 2015 NFL draft has come to an end, and the Georgia Bulldogs had a great weekend, as five former players had their names called in Chicago. According to GeorgiaDogs.com, 79 Bulldogs have been drafted since Mark Richt became the team's head coach in 2001.

As good as the 2015 NFL draft was for the Bulldogs, 2016 could be just as good—if not better. 

CBSSports.com has released its 2016 prospect rankings, and six Bulldogs are ranked in the top 20 at their position. With a memorable season in Georgia, it would not surprise anyone if a few more players got a closer look by NFL scouts.

Here are Bulldogs’ top 2016 NFL draft prospects.

OLB Leonard Floyd

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Leonard Floyd will be a junior when the 2015 season begins, but he could be the best NFL prospect for the Bulldogs.

Since his debut in 2013, Floyd has been a consistent pass-rusher who has a nonstop motor. Floyd uses his hands well and has surprising power considering he’s not the biggest of linebackers (6’4’’, 231 lbs).

The one thing to watch is his health. He missed the Belk Bowl and spring game due to shoulder surgery.

However, Jake Rowe of 247Sports spoke with linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer, who said that Floyd should be 100 percent by the summer.

OLB Jordan Jenkins

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Another player who has been disruptive in the backfield is Floyd’s partner in crime, Jordan Jenkins.

CBSSports.com has Jenkins listed as the top-rated outside linebacker for next year’s draft because he has a good burst off the snap, good size (6’3’’, 253 lbs) and great power.

Like Floyd, Jenkins has been a productive pass rusher during his career in Athens. He has notched five sacks in each of his three seasons, and he has totaled 29.5 tackles for loss during that span.

Jenkins has gotten better each season, and this could be the year where he puts up monster numbers.

TE Jay Rome

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Jay Rome's production has not been consistent, and a lot of that has to do with injuries. But when he’s healthy, he can be a dominant tight end for the Bulldogs.

The best thing Rome has going for him is his size (6’6’’, 250 lbs). He has used it to his advantage to make plays in the passing game. He also has a basketball background, which is something NFL coaches love.

But this upcoming season is vital for Rome. He has to show the NFL that he’s a guy who can stay healthy and make plays on a consistent basis. He had a strong spring, but it will need to carry over in the summer and fall.

OT John Theus

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The offensive line has been strong for the Bulldogs in the last couple of years, and much of that is due to the play of John Theus.

Though he’s not the most dominant of offensive tackles, Theus has gotten better each season and has done a good job of opening holes for running backs like Nick Chubb and Todd Gurley, while also protecting quarterbacks Aaron Murray and Hutson Mason.

This could be the year when Theus becomes the leader like David Andrews was last year, leading the unit to another strong season. If that happens, he will improve his draft status.

WR Malcolm Mitchell

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Despite not having a great 2014 season due to his season-ending injury in 2013, Malcolm Mitchell is still a top NFL prospect at the receiver position.

He has the size (6'1", 195 lbs), speed and agility to be an elite receiver at the next level. He will need to polish his route running, but his straight-line speed is as good as that of any wideout in the country.

He will likely be a third- or fourth-round pick because there is an injury concern. But with him being almost two years removed from his ACL injury, Mitchell should be more explosive than last season, which should lead to something the Bulldogs lacked last year: big passing plays down the field.