For Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, the wait proved to be worth it.

McIntosh had to wait longer than expected to hear his name called on draft day. But he ultimately did get drafted, with the Seattle Seahawks nabbing McIntosh with the No. 237 overall pick in the draft.

For McIntosh, it’s the realization of a life-long dream. After a strong career at Georgia, McIntosh will now get to play on Sundays.

So you can understand why the final Georgia draft pick of the 2023 NFL Draft was so emotional when speaking with Seattle and later reporters.

Seattle captured the draft call made to McIntosh. The video is one of the better moments of the 2023 NFL Draft.

“Going to Georgia, I had something to prove. Man, this ain’t nothing new. Let’s bring it on,” McIntosh said. “I’m just ready for the challenge. I just thank God I got drafted. I didn’t have to go the free agent.

“I’m going to prove a point like I did at Georgia.”

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McIntosh was a valuable weapon for Georgia as both a runner and as a pass catcher. He led the Bulldogs in rushing as a senior, as he racked up 829 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. He added 43 receptions and 504 receiving yards.

The running back from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., proved to be a key piece of an offense that won back-to-back national championships.

“At Georgia they prepare us in every aspect of the game,” McIntosh said at the NFL combine. “They develop us to become men first, but definitely Georgia, Kirby and his staff, they’ve got the sauce, the key to preparing for the next level. Special teams, offense, defense, whatever you want to do, they’re definitely going to develop us to be prepared for the next level.”

Georgia tied with Alabama for the most draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, as each school had 10 players taken. Over the last two seasons, Georgia has had 25 players taken in the NFL draft, a record for a two-draft span.

And McIntosh is one of those 25. He had to wait to hear his name called on Saturday but for those that have followed McIntosh during his Georgia career, it won’t come as a surprise to see him become a productive NFL player.

If anything, the surprise was that an NFL team took so long to snatch up McIntosh.

“You’re too talented to be sitting here right now,” Seattle general manager John Schneider said.

Watch: Kenny McIntosh celebrates NFL draft call with Seattle Seahawks

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