Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett impressed at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Despite his nice day, Draft Wire still has Bennett ranked as the No. 11 quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL draft.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid has Bennett a bit higher, with the UGA legend checking in at No. 9 in his rankings. Reid considers Bennett a Day 3 selection in the 2023 NFL draft and even provided readers with the team he sees as the best fit for the 5-foot-11 passer.
Reid described why he thinks the Miami Dolphins are the ideal fit for Bennett:
“With a full supporting cast, he was able to showcase his decision-making and accuracy,” Reid said.
“A similar situation in Miami and an offense that stresses execution in the middle of the field suits his best traits well. The odds are heavily against Bennett being a long-term solution for any team, but he’s worth a shot as a well-accomplished late-round hopeful.
The Dolphins have former Alabama passer Tua Tagovailoa on the roster through at least the 2024 season after Miami picked up the fifth year option on Tagovailoa. But Tagovailoa suffered multiple concussions in 2022 that greatly limited his availability.
Nick Saban, his former coach at Alabama, recently commented on the concussions while on the Stephen A. Smith’s podcast.
“I hate it that he’s having these issues and problems,” Saban said. “I would trust the medical staff to make the right choices and decisions for his safety, his future. I’d love to see him continue to be able to play and have success, but I don’t want him to put himself at risk either.
“I think any time that guys start having multiple concussions, it’s a cause for concern. But again, I think that’s got to be sort of ‘How concerning is it?’ is a medical question that needs to be answered by some people who are experts in that field.”
After winning two national championships and putting up great numbers at UGA, Bennett needed a nice day at the combine after not…
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