Category: Player Profiles

Georgia football player card: K Jack Podlesny

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Jack Podlesny played high school football at Glynn Academy before coming to the University of Georgia

Jack Podlesny, Kicker (No. 96):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-1

Weight: 180 pounds

Hometown: St. Simons Island, Georgia

High School: Glynn Academy

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Jack Podlesny played high school football at Glynn Academy before coming to the University of Georgia. He made 90% of his field goals as a senior and has a powerful leg that helped him record fifty-five touchbacks on kickoffs. He additionally played soccer in high school.

Podlesny walked on to the team in 2018 and redshirted.

Last season, he made a big 38 yard kick in the G-Day scrimmage to help the black team win with over a minute to play. Podlesny is yet to see regular season action. He’ll compete with Jared Zirkel, Brooks Buce and more to fill Rodrigo Blankenship’s role next season.

It’s unfortunate for players like Podlesny that G-Day was canceled in 2020.

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UGA football player card: DL Zion Logue

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue came to the University of Georgia as a three-star defensive end recruit.

Zion Logue, defensive lineman (No. 96):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-5

Weight: 295 pounds

Hometown: Lebanon, Tennessee

High School: Lebanon High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue came to the University of Georgia as a three-star defensive end recruit. Before coming to Athens, Logue was a talented football player for Lebanon High School.

Logue redshirted as a freshman in 2019, but was able to play against both Murray State and Arkansas State. He’ll look to find more playing time next season.

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UGA football player card: DL Devonte Wyatt

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt came to Athens after spending time at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Devonte Wyatt, defensive lineman (No. 95):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-3

Weight: 301 pounds

Hometown: Decatur, Georgia

High School: Towers High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt came to Athens after spending time at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Wyatt was a three- or four-star prospect, depending on the recruiting site, coming out of Towers High School in Decatur, Georgia. He was similarly rated coming out of Hutchinson.

Wyatt played in 12 games during the 2018 season, during which he recorded 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He stepped up his game last season and was a key factor in the Bulldogs’ No. 1-rated run defense. Wyatt had one sack as well last year.

The senior defensive lineman has NFL potential. Unfortunately, he was involved in an off-the-field incident this offseason. He is certainly a key factor along Georgia’s defensive front, so he would be missed if he’s out for any games this season.

Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) reacts after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Georgia football player card: P Noah Chumley

Georgia Bulldogs punter/kicker Noah Chumley came to Athens after being a versatile athlete for Savannah Christian.

Noah Chumley, Punter/Kicker (No. 94):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Savannah, Georgia

High School: Savannah Christian

Georgia Bulldogs punter/kicker Noah Chumley came to Athens after being a versatile athlete for Savannah Christian. Chumley played soccer, football and basketball during his high school days.

In addition to kicking and punting, he also played defensive back and  receiver. His father, Donal Chumley, played defensive tackle from 1981-1984 and was named team captain during his senior season.

The younger Chumley averaged 43.3 yards per punt in high school. He reshirted during the 2019 season.

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UGA football player card: P Bill Rubright

Georgia Bulldogs punter Bill Rubright is the back up punter for UGA. He is behind Jake Camarda.

Bill Rubright, Punter (No. 93):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-3

Weight: 182 pounds

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

High School: Marist High School

Georgia Bulldogs punter Bill Rubright is the back-up punter for UGA. He is behind Jake Camarda, who is also a junior. Rubright was a sought-after recruit coming out of Marist.

Rubright has punted five times in his career. He has some valuable experience, but has an uphill battle in his competition with Camarda, who ranked sixth in the country in yards per punt last season.

He was a three-star prospect coming out of high school.

Rubright chose coming to UGA as a walk-on in 2017 over playing on scholarship at schools such as San Diego State:

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UGA football player card: DL Tymon Mitchell

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tymon Mitchell was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Franklin Road Academy.

Tymon Mitchell, defensive lineman (No. 91):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 315 pounds

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

High School: Franklin Road Academy

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tymon Mitchell was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Franklin Road Academy. Mitchell played against both Murray State and Arkansas State last season. He recorded four total tackles and was able to redshirt.

Mitchell will have to battle some talented players to see increased playing time along Georgia’s top-rated defense. The former three-star prospect is capable of stepping up next season or in the future. UGA will have incredible depth in the front seven next season.

He and Tramel Walthour won the award for the defensive scout team players of the year last season. Mitchell additionally wrestled in combination with playing football in high school.

FRA teammate’s Lance Wilhoite, left, and Tymon Mitchell pose for a picture in the Tennessean’s photo booth on Wednesday on the first day of the early signing period. Wilhoite signed with Oregon while Mitchell is going to Georgia.

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UGA football player card: DL Tramel Walthour

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tramel Walthour was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Hutchinson Community College.

Tramel Walthour, defensive lineman (No. 90):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-3

Weight: 280 pounds

Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia

High School:  Liberty County High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tramel Walthour was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of high school and following time at Hutchinson Community College. Walthour appeared in the game against Georgia Tech last season.

He was a winner of the defensive scout team player of the year award last season.

Walthour will have to battle some talented players to see increased playing time along  Georgia’s top-rated 2019 rushing and scoring defense. The former three-star prospect has the talent to break into the line up.

Throwback to when Walthour committed to the University of Georgia:

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UGA football player card: P Jake Camarda

Georgia Bulldogs punter Jake Camarda is a versatile special teams player for UGA, who can kick, hold kicks, and punt.

Jake Camarda, Punter (No. 90):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 180 pounds

Hometown: Norcross, Georgia

High School: Norcross High School

Georgia Bulldogs punter Jake Camarda wears multiple hats for the football team. While he’s the starting punter, he additionally held placed kick attempts last season and has experience as a kicker. In fact, Camarda is listed as both a kicker and punter on Georgia’s roster.

Camarda was considered an elite prospect out of high school. He was rated as a three-star prospect and was considered one of the best punters and kickers in the country. He played high school football for Norcross.

He could compete with incoming freshman kicker Jared Zirkel for the starting job. It is easier to specialize in one aspect of the kicking game, but it is good to know the UGA has a serviceable replacement in the rare instance of an injury.

Camarda punted 61 times last season for an average of 46.8 yards per punt, which ranked sixth nationally. He was utilized much more than in the 2018 season, where he punted only 43 times and averaged 42.6 yards per punt. Camarda’s improvement helped put Georgia’s defense in superior field position.

The Bulldogs offense will look to perform better next season, but Camarda could help the defense once again. He certainly aided the defense out in key wins over Auburn and Kentucky last season. He punted eleven times versus the Tigers and had a long of 67 yards.

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UGA football player card: TE Ryland Goede

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ryland Goede has the potential to make an impact for UGA next season.

Ryland Goede, Tight End (No. 88):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-6

Weight: 240 pounds

Hometown: Kennesaw,  Georgia

High School: Kennesaw Mountain High School

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ryland Goede is an often overlooked player on Georgia’s roster. He redshirted last season as a freshman. He played in two games and overcame an ACL injury that he suffered during his senior season of high school (October of 2018).

Goede was considered an elite prospect out of high school. He was a four-star recruit, who was rated as high as the fourth best tight end in his class.

Goede will have a chance to see more snaps next season for a couple of reasons. Firstly, he should be much healthier. Secondly, the Dawgs are replacing Eli Wolf and 49ers draft pick Charlie Woerner.

Kirby Smart and Georgia added Florida State transfer Tre’ McKitty and 2020 five-star recruit TE Darnell Washington this offseason. They figure to battle  for the starting position next season along with John FitzPatrick.

McKitty racked up 520 yards over the last two seasons at FSU and has the most game experience of any tight end.

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UGA football player card: TE John Fitzpatrick

Georgia Bulldogs tight end John Fitpatrick played in eleven games last season as a freshman.

John Fitzpatrick, Tight End (#86):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-6

Weight: 230 pounds

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

High School: Marist High School

Georgia Bulldogs tight end John Fitpatrick played in eleven games last season. He recorded one catch against Murray State. The Marist High School product played in two games during the 2018 season. He was able to redshirt during this season.

Fitzpatrick will have a change to see more snaps next season. He may be the best blocking tight end on Georgia’s roster. The Dawgs are replacing Eli Wolff and 49ers draft selection Charlie Woerner.

Georgia added Florida State transfer Tre’ McKitty and 2020 five-star TE Darnell Washington this offseason. They figure to compete with Fitzpatrick for playing time.

McKitty racked up 520 yards over the last two seasons at FSU.

Here’s a look back at when he committed to the University of Georgia:

He’ll face a battle to start, but should play in every game this season when healthy.

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