Swarm prepared for highly anticipated 2018 NLL Entry Draft

With the 2018 NLL Entry Draft right around the corner, the Georgia Swarm is eager to add a fresh crop of rookies to its talented roster. Georgia’s first pick in the draft is No. 8 overall before its five second round draft picks, four of them in a row. Fans can catch all the 2018 NLL Entry Draft action live via B/R Live.

Taking place at Xfinity Live! at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Philadelphia, Penn., the draft is the perfect opportunity for the Swarm to bolster its ranks. Georgia is known for its talented roster filled with high-character individuals. In the 2017-18 season, the 20-man Active Roster consisted of 15 first round picks.

“We are excited for the upcoming draft in Philadelphia,” Swarm Owner and General Manager John Arlotta said. “With one first-round pick and five second-round picks, we have a great opportunity to address our team needs that were created from the Expansion Draft.”

The Swarm finished its championship-defending season with a six-game win streak to take sole possession of first place in the East Division with an 11-7 record. After falling to the Rochester Knighthawks in the East Division Finals, Georgia is ready to finish the offseason strong with a successful draft.

In the 2017 Entry Draft, the Swarm selected Zed Williams No. 4 overall. The University of Virginia product played in nine games for the Swarm and posted eight points (5G, 3A), 41 loose balls, and 7 caused turnovers in his rookie season.

Georgia opens the 2018-19 NLL season on Saturday, Dec. 1 with a Meeting of the Champions against the Saskatchewan Rush at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena. Faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.

Fans can get two (2) Lower Level End Zone tickets to the Swarm’s Home Opener and a 2017 NLL World Championship hat for only $60 by visiting GeorgiaSwarm.com/Opener and entering the promo code OPENER.

Season Tickets for the Swarm’s 2018-19 season are On Sale Now! Season Ticket packages include 10 games (nine regular season games and one postseason game) and a handful of VIP benefits. Join Sting City by reserving your membership today by calling 844-4-GASWARM.

Georgia’s Selection Summary (12 total picks):

1st Round: 8

2nd Round: 18, 19, 20, 21, 23

3rd Round: 34

4th Round: 46, 47

5th Round: 60, 61

6th Round: 71

2018 NLL Entry Draft Order

FIRST ROUND

1. San Diego
2. Philadelphia
3. Buffalo (from Vancouver)
4. Buffalo
5. Saskatchewan (from Toronto)
6. Calgary
7. Calgary (from New England)
8. Georgia
9. Rochester (from Colorado)
10. San Diego (from Rochester via Saskatchewan)
11. San Diego (from Saskatchewan)
12. Calgary (compensatory selection) – (Mike Poulin)
13. Calgary (compensatory selection) – (Jeff Shattler)

SECOND ROUND

14. Philadelphia
15. San Diego
16. Rochester (via Saskatchewan from Vancouver)
17. San Diego (from Buffalo)
18. Georgia (from Toronto)
19. Georgia (via Buffalo from Calgary)
20. Georgia (from New England)
21. Georgia
22. Colorado
23. Georgia (from Rochester)
24. Toronto (via New England from Saskatchewan)
25. Philadelphia
26. New England (from San Diego)

THIRD ROUND

27. San Diego
28. Philadelphia
29. Vancouver
30. Colorado (from Buffalo)
31. New England (from Toronto)
32. Vancouver (from Calgary via New England)
33. San Diego (from New England)
34. Georgia
35. Colorado
36. Rochester
37. Saskatchewan
38. San Diego
39. Philadelphia

FOURTH ROUND

40. Philadelphia
41. San Diego
42. Vancouver
43. Buffalo
44. Toronto
45. Calgary
46. Georgia (from New England)
47. Georgia
48. Colorado
49. Rochester
50. San Diego (from Saskatchewan)
51. Philadelphia
52. San Diego

FIFTH ROUND

53. San Diego
54. Philadelphia
55. Vancouver
56. Calgary (from Buffalo)
57. Toronto
58. Calgary
59. New England
60. Georgia
61. Georgia (from Colorado)
62. Rochester
63. Saskatchewan

SIXTH ROUND

64. Philadelphia
65. San Diego
66. Vancouver
67. Saskatchewan (from Buffalo)
68. Toronto
69. Calgary
70. New England
71. Georgia
72. Colorado
73. Rochester
74. Saskatchewan