Smael Mondon Jr.

Smael Mondon Jr.
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 2
PositionLinebacker
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2003-02-13) February 13, 2003 (age 21)
Dallas, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolPaulding County (Dallas, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

Smael Simon Mondon Jr. (born February 13, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs.

High school career

Mondon Jr. attended Paulding County High School in Dallas, Georgia.[1] A five-star recruit, he played in the 2021 All-American Bowl.[2] He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.[3][4][5]

College career

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2021, Mondon Jr. played in all 15 games as a backup recording 10 tackles and one sack. He took over as a starter his sophomore year in 2022.[6]

References

  1. ^ Spigolon, Tom (August 6, 2024). "Paulding County player on Touchdown Club's radar for top Georgia football award". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Ramos, Gus (September 29, 2020). "Five-Star Smael Mondon Set to be Welcomed to 2021 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  3. ^ VanHaaren, Tom (November 18, 2020). "Mondon, No. 11 in '21, stays in-state at Georgia". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Johnson, Jeremy (November 18, 2020). "Smael Mondon's UGA football commitment started 30 years ago with a move from Africa and a family's dream". Online Athens. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Towers, Chip (November 18, 2020). "Another star-studded recruiting victory for Georgia Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Towers, Chip (August 25, 2022). "Get used to hearing Smael Mondon's name called at linebacker for Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 20, 2024.


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