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Watch for players from Georgia colleges in NFL playoffs

Six players to watch for Sunday. Ex-Georgia center David Andrews starts for the Patriots. New England had 428 total yards and 31 first downs Saturday. Former Georgia Tech offensive lineman Shaq Mason also starts for the Patriots. The Patriots' line did not allow a sack Saturday. Former UGA receiver Malcolm Mitchell is on the Patriots' injured reserve list. Mitchell might be activated and play this weekend. Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe is a former Bulldog. Ellerbe started last weekend against the
By Mike Luck
Jan 16, 2018

Georgia's season is over but some former Bulldogs are still playing football.

Three have key roles in the NFL playoffs and another might be activated this weekend.

There's also an ex-Georgia Tech player and a former Georgia Southern standout on rosters for the league championship games Sunday.

Watch the video above to find out who the players are so you can watch for them this weekend.

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Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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