Smael Simon Mondon Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Smael Mondon Jr.
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 2
PositionLinebacker
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: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

High school career

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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

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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

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  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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