The Georgia Bulldogs made a strong impression during Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Combine, with running back Trevor Etienne and wide receivers Arian Smith and Dominic Lovett showing up to prove their doubters wrong. Each player entered the event facing questions about their game but left the field with heads held high and scouts taking notice.
Trevor Etienne Puts Injury Worries to Rest
Trevor Etienne’s 2024 season at Georgia was productive, as he tallied 609 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on just 122 carries. However, his performance was clouded by a late-season injury that left NFL teams questioning his durability. Etienne put those concerns to bed in Indianapolis by clocking an impressive 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the sixth-fastest time among running backs. His 1.51-second 10-yard split ranked second, showcasing his elite burst.
Etienne also excelled in the broad jump, finishing seventh among his positional peers. His stellar showing has boosted his draft stock and reaffirmed that he’s ready to compete at the highest level.
Arian Smith and Dominic Lovett Redeem Themselves
Georgia’s wide receiver corps struggled with consistency last season, leading the nation in dropped passes. Smith and Lovett, key members of that unit, arrived at the Combine determined to change the narrative. During on-field drills, both receivers excelled, demonstrating reliable hands and precision in the gauntlet drill.
The two receivers also impressed in the 40-yard dash, with Smith running a blazing 4.36 seconds and Lovett clocking 4.41 seconds. Their combined times set a program record for the fastest duo from Georgia at the NFL Combine. While Smith didn’t quite challenge the Combine record as some analysts had anticipated, the pair’s performances signaled that their drop issues are behind them.
Eyes on Georgia’s Pro Day
All three Bulldogs will have another chance to impress scouts at Georgia’s Pro Day later this month. A strong showing there could solidify their standing as NFL prospects and further dispel any lingering doubts about their abilities.
Trevor Etienne, Arian Smith, and Dominic Lovett stepped up when it mattered most, silencing critics and proving they belong on the big stage. As the NFL Draft approaches, their Combine performances will undoubtedly be part of the conversation for teams looking for playmakers who can make an immediate impact.
