Georgia very happy to have a healthy Smael Mondon back on defense: ‘His instincts are huge’

Smael Mondon (Getty) ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 16: Dylan Sampson #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball against Damon Wilson II #10 and Smael Mondon Jr. #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

ATHENS — With how well Georgia has recruited the inside linebackers over the years, it’s easy to become fixated on who the next big thing is.

Especially with 5-star freshmen like Chris Cole and Justin Williams pushing for playing time.

But Saturday showed the incalculable value of having a senior linebacker.

Especially one as gifted as Smael Mondon.

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