Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL, Conference Championships

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From Staff Reports

ATHENS, Ga. – For the 23rd year in a row, former Bulldogs will be playing for a Super Bowl. The Ravens fell despite a 16-tackle effort from linebacker Roquan Smith while the Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman Jr. and Malik Herring took home the AFC crown. Three former Bulldogs with the 49ers will be heading to Las Vegas to challenge the defending champions as they look to earn a ring of their own on Feb. 11.

Chiefs 17, Ravens 10

Malik Herring, DE – Saw action on 14 defensive snaps for Kansas City in the win, recording no statistics.

Mecole Hardman Jr., WR – Appeared on one offensive snap for the Chiefs, recording no statistics.

Roquan Smith, ILB – Started at linebacker for Baltimore as he racked up 16 total tackles on the day. Smith ends the season with nine-straight games recording seven or more tackles, and posting seven or more tackles in four consecutive playoff games.

Ben Cleveland, OG – Appeared on one offensive play and two special teams plays for the Ravens in the loss.

49ers 34, Lions 31

Charlie Woerner, TE – Appeared on 11 offensive snaps for the 49ers, recording no statistics while recording one tackle on special teams.

Robert Beal Jr., OLB – Saw action on two defensive snaps for San Francisco, recording no statistics in the win.

Chris Conley, WR – Appeared on eight offensive snaps for the 49ers, recording no statistics.

Reserve Lists (IR, PUP, NFI)

Ravens: Nick Moore, LS

Author

Joe Whitfield is the sports editor for the Albany Herald. He graduated from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. He is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and passionate about local sports in Albany. He has two daughters and seven grandchildren.

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