Georgia Bulldogs standout linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. plans to play in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Mondon Jr. is the second Georgia player to accept an invitation to the Senior Bowl, which will be played in Mobile, Alabama, on Feb. 1, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Mondon Jr., who is from Dallas, Georgia, began his Georgia career in 2021.  Based on his acceptance of a Senior Bowl invitation, he will likely be entering the 2025 NFL draft.

Mondon Jr. has dealt with injuries last year and missed a little time this year, but when he is on the field the impact he makes is noticeable. Mondon Jr.’s leadership has been on full display with him helping in the development of talented freshman linebacker Chris Cole.

Mondon Jr. been a starter on the Georgia defense for the past three seasons. He has only missed the College Football Playoff once and is a national champion.

The Senior Bowl is a predraft scrimmage and tons of NFL draft scouts and executives attend the event.