Georgia tackle Isaiah Wilson announces decision on leaving early for NFL Draft

Another Bulldog has made it official.

Right tackle Isaiah Wilson announced on Instagram Tuesday that he will forego his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft. He will not play in the Sugar Bowl against Baylor on Jan. 1.

Wilson is the second Georgia player to skip the bowl game and begin preparing for the draft. Left tackle Andrew Thomas also announced his intention to declare on Tuesday and will also skip the bowl game.

The 6-foot-7, 340-pound mountain of a man has been one of the anchors of Georgia’s line the past two seasons, combining with Thomas to form a dominant pass blocking duo. The line has given up just 32 sacks the past two seasons combined, with Wilson playing in every game but two.

Wilson likely won’t be drafted as high as Thomas, but his performance hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2019 he was named to the Associated Press All-SEC Second Team.

As for the Sugar Bowl and beyond, there are several Bulldogs in Athens that will be candidates to replace Thomas and Wilson. Cade Mays and Jamaree Salyer will likely be two of the leading candidates for those jobs.