Georgia reportedly hires former Bulldog DB as defensive analyst
By Mark Kern
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Georgia, like every tea,m is looking to get better as the Bulldogs prepare to make another run at an SEC Championship, as well a run in the College Football Playoff. Last season, former Georgia and NFL defensive back Maurice Smith helped the team out unofficially.
On Sunday evening, it was reported that Smith will officially be on Kirby Smart‘s staff as a defensive analyst
Smith began his collegiate career at Alabama, and he made national news as Alabama originally tried blocking him from going to Georgia. Eventually, they allowed him to go play for Smart during the 2017 season. In his lone season in Athens, he finished with 50 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. His biggest play was a 34-yard pick-6 in a win against Auburn.
After his season at Georgia, he went undrafted, but he split time on the Commanders, Dolphins, Titans and Bengals.
With the start of spring practices nearing and the 2026 getting started in some capacity, bringing in a guy like Smith who is so familiar with the program is something that should be an advantage for Smart and his team.
