UGA Football: Keep Choppin’ Practice Pics
Keep Choppin’#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/tmeMxMNC7n
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 8, 2022
Keep Choppin’#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/tmeMxMNC7n
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 8, 2022
Gone campin’ ⛺️#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/hoLLq2tOFJ
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 7, 2022
🔒IN#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/3ycN4dsSmb
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 7, 2022
𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐈𝐗
a perfect way to start & end the season 😤#SECFB x @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/cpIlYSjM1P
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) August 7, 2022
George Pickens was on another level at @GeorgiaFootball.
Steal of the draft? 👀 @steelers (via @SECNetwork) pic.twitter.com/ONhiIgcBvH
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2022
𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐰𝗼𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 📈#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/gLWxh5Gm54
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 7, 2022
From Georgia legend to NFL legend!#DawgsInTheNFL | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/VYWcIFeTSL
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 6, 2022
Congratulations to @BigSey93 on receiving his gold jacket today! 🤩@ProFootballHOF | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/NOFyoWBYMR
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 6, 2022
PLAYER | TEAM | POS | RTG |
Nick Chubb | Browns | RB | 96 |
Roquan Smith | Bears | ROLB | 89 |
David Andrews | Patriots | C | 85 |
Matthew Stafford | Rams | QB | 85 |
Ben Jones | Titans | C | 81 |
Leonard Floyd | Rams | LOLB | 80 |
AJ Green | Cardinals | WR | 80 |
D’Andre Swift | Lions | RB | 80 |
Mecole Hardman | Chiefs | WR | 79 |
Justin Houston | Ravens | OLB | 79 |
Isaiah Wynn | Patriots | LT | 79 |
Jordan Davis | Eagles | DT | 78 |
Eric Stokes | Packers | CB | 78 |
Sony Michel | Dolphins | RB | 77 |
Isaiah McKenzie | Bills | WR | 76 |
Andrew Thomas | Giants | LT | 76 |
Travon Walker | Jaguars | LOLB | 76 |
Lewis Cine | Vikings | S | 75 |
James Cook | Bills | RB | 75 |
Azeez Ojulari | Giants | LOLB | 75 |
Rodrigo Blankenship | Colts | K | 74 |
Tyson Campbell | Jaguars | CB | 74 |
George Pickens | Steeleres | WR | 74 |
Jake Camarda | Bucs | POS | 73 |
Lorenzo Carter | Falcons | ROLB | 73 |
Chris Conley | Texans | WR | 73 |
Quay Walker | Packers | MLB | 73 |
Devonte Wyatt | Packers | RE | 73 |
Deandre Baker | Chiefs | CB | 71 |
Nakobe Dean | Eagles | MLB | 71 |
John Jenkins | Dolphins | LE | 71 |
Zamir White | Raiders | RB | 70 |
Tae Crowder | Giants | MLB | 69 |
Jordan Jenkins | Texans | RE | 69 |
Javon Wims | Browns | WR | 69 |
Solomon Kindley | Dolphins | RG | 68 |
Channing Tindall | Dolphins | MLB | 68 |
Ben Cleveland | Ravens | LG | 66 |
Monty Rice | Titans | MLB | 66 |
Charlie Woerner | 49ers | TE | 66 |
Richard LeCounte | Browns | S | 65 |
JR Reed | Broncos | SS | 65 |
Jamaree Salyer | Chargers | LG | 65 |
John FitzPatrick | Falcons | TE | 64 |
Lamont Gaillard | Bengals | C | 64 |
Derion Kendrick | Rams | CB | 64 |
Tre’ McKitty | Chargers | TE | 64 |
Justin Shaffer | Falcons | LG | 64 |
Mark Webb | Chargers | FS | 64 |
Lawrence Cager | Jets | WR | 63 |
Trey Hill | Bengals | C | 63 |
Tyler Clark | Commanders | DT | 62 |
Jonathan Ledbetter | Cardinals | LE | 62 |
Nick Moore | Ravens | LS | 36 |
***rookies in red | |||
Top 10 College Football stadiums. Do you agree? ⬇️ @UnnecRoughness pic.twitter.com/8Sz7hlEHA8
— Barstool U (@BarstoolU) August 6, 2022
Feels good to be back!#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/2g0Aiw8SYF
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 6, 2022
Travon Walker uses the long arm to walk his blocker back. @44Ytw swims to shed & gets the sack! #passrush #jaguars #halloffamegame pic.twitter.com/S2j9mU0ZQj
— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) August 5, 2022
.@zeus1_34 made the most of his first touch of the game.
📺: @ProFootballHOF Game on NBC
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/N8g52F6fon pic.twitter.com/AmAVH2eZMv— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2022
✅ Moved in 🏕#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/cbMld4Ers1
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 4, 2022
The University of Georgia is known for having some of the best running backs in the history of college football. From Herschel Walker to Nick Chubb, there’s no college football program around that can compare to the excellence that has come from that position in Athens, Georgia. Each player that has come through and toted the rock for the Georgia Bulldogs did it with their own unique capabilities. Each recruit that comes in understands the importance of continuing the tradition set by the absolute beasts that have come before him. Being labeled with the moniker RB-U hascertainly had it’s obvious advantages, but why are we talking about running backs in a story about the 2018 receiver class?
That’s because being labeled RB-U also has it’s disadvantages. Being known as a program with a tradition of running backs can have an adverse effect on receiver recruiting. You best believe other programs are negative recruiting in every way possible when trying to keep the top receivers away from the Georgia Bulldogs. It also doesn’t help that we get so far ahead of most teams that we’re able to just sit on the ball the second half of games. Kirby Smart is my favorite coach that we’ve ever had, but that is my main pet peeve about him. I have found myself screaming at the television for him to throw the ball down the field in the fourth quarter of games that are in te bag. I understand that you’re more prone to turnovers and all that mumbo jumbo, but sometimes you have to let the kids play ball. Some of these highly ranked receivers care about stats and we’re going to have to show them that our receivers can put up stats. Just look at Brock Bowers and the tight end position and how recruting is going for that position now. I understand that there’s only one ball to go around, but I’ll leave it at that for now and get off my soapbox.
Despite being known for the running game and despite the negative recruiting, the Dawgs have been able to bring in some very talented receivers along the way. One of those players is Kearis Jackson, an in-stste prospect from Pech County in the 2018 class. Jackson has become a key figure for the UGA football program on and off the field. He has established himself as a leader in the locker room and the Athens community. The proof is in the pudding, as he was recently named to the Wuerfell Trophy Watch List. According to their website, the Wuerfell Trophy honors college football athletes who are serving others, while also achieving greatness on the football field and in the classroom. He was also recently named All-SEC first team as a return specialist by the media attending the SEC Media Days event. Jackson was ranked as the #23 receiver and #130 overall recruit in the 2018 class according to the 247sports composite rankings. Tommy Bush is a 6’5 receiver who the Dawgs recruited heavily and signed in the 2018 class. We actually turned multiple recruits at multiple positions down in favor of Bush. The Texas native combined speed with his height to become the #37 receiver and #196 overall in the 2018 class.
So how have these players done on the field compared to other top receiver targets and highly ranked receiver prospects in their class?
𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚: Recruiting#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/wKR3slAosk
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 2, 2022
The Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List has been announced, featuring three Dawgs!#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/qbhnszJpoX
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) August 1, 2022