Category: Player Profiles

Georgia Bulldogs football player card: WR Braxton Hicks

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Braxton Hicks came to Athens as an unheralded recruit.b

Braxton Hicks, Wide Receiver (No. 80):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-2

Weight: 195 pounds

Hometown: Tiger, Georgia

High School: Rabun County High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Braxton Hicks came to Athens as an unheralded recruit. He’s a member of the class of 2020 and played his high school football at Rabun County.

Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton, and speedster Arian Smith are Georgia’s best wide receiver recruits from the class of 2020. That being said, Braxton Hicks will look to compete with them and will try to sure up the wide receiver position.

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Hicks will be competing at the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on. He’ll have to fight to earn playing time, but will be learning from a great wide receiver coach in Cortez Hankton.

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Georgia football player card: WR Marcus Rosemy

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy comes into UGA as a four-star recruit. He helped St. Thomas Aquinas win a state championship.

Marcus Rosemy, Wide Receiver (No. 81):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-2

Weight: 195 pounds

Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida

High School: St. Thomas Aquinas

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy comes into Athens as a four-star recruit. He’s widely considered a top ten wide receiver in the class of 2020. He helped St. Thomas Aquinas win a state championship in Florida last season.

Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton, and speedster Arian Smith are Georgia’s receiving gems from the talented class of 2020. Kirby Smart focused heavily on receivers in the class of 2020 and it paid off. They’ll look to sure up UGA’s receiver issues that plagued them throughout last season.

Rosemy should see immediate playing time next season and could be Georgia’s No. 2 wide receiver behind George Pickens. He has the capability to catch heavily contested jump balls.

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UGA football player card: WR Ladd McConkey

Georgia Bulldogs WR Ladd McConkey will compete with freshman receivers like Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton, and speedster Arian Smith.

Ladd McConkey, Wide Receiver (#84):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175 pounds

Hometown: Chatsworth, Georgia

High School: North Murray High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey arrived in Athens this offseason as a three-star recruit. At North Murray, McConkey was a versatile athlete, who recorded over 3,000 total yards as a senior.

McConkey runs a 4.5 second forty yard dash and additionally ran some track in high school. Here’s how the true freshman committed to the University of Georgia this past offseason:

McConkey will compete with receivers like Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton, and speedster Arian Smith for the rest of his career. Kirby Smart focused heavily on receivers in the class of 2020. They’ll look to sure up UGA’s receiver issues that plagued them throughout last season.

He wore a lot of hats in high school and managed to excel at almost every position on the field.

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Georgia Bulldogs football player card: TE Tre’ McKitty

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Tre’ McKitty transferred to the University of Georgia from Florida State University.

Tre’ McKitty, Tight End (No. 87):

Class: Graduate Student

Height: 6-5

Weight: 245 pounds

Hometown: Wesley Chapel, Florida

High School: IMG Academy

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Tre’ McKitty transferred to the University of Georgia following the end of the 2019 college football season. McKitty left Florida State University.

McKitty projects as the starting tight end on Georgia’s roster next season. He’ll face some solid competition, but the experience he gained at FSU (played in 35 games) sets him apart from the rest of the group. The Bulldogs are replacing Eli Wolf and NFL draft selection Charlie Woerner.

Georgia added class of 2020 five-star TE Darnell Washington this offseason. Washington is projected to be McKitty’s main competitor for the starting role.  They figure to all compete with John FitzPatrick, the most experienced returning tight end, for playing time.

McKitty racked up 520 total yards at FSU. He was a three-star recruit coming out of IMG Academy. He enters the season on the Mackey Award watch list. He can block too:

 

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UGA football player card: DL Jalen Carter

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020.

Jalen Carter, defensive lineman (No. 88):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Apopka, Florida

High School: Apopka High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020. Carter was rated as both a five and four-star prospect according to recruiting services.

At Apopka High School, Carter played tight end, punter, and defensive tackle. He dominated as a senior and recorded 12 sacks. He played at the same high school as NFL legend Warren Sapp.

Carter was quite impressive in camps and against stout competition. Can he hold up as well in the SEC? Not too much will be expected of him as a freshman, but he’s certainly got the talent to break into UGA’s talented front seven.

The Dawgs return Jordan Davis, Julian Rochester, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive line. Carter will be fun to watch next season.

 

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UGA football player card: DL Warren Brinson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson played high school football at the prestigious IMG Academy

Warren Brinson, defensive lineman (No. 97):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Bradenton, Florida

High School: IMG Academy

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson played high school football at the prestigious IMG Academy. Brinson enrolled early at the University of Georgia.

The four-star recruit will be a part of Georgia’s stout front seven. Brinson is a native of Savannah, Georgia and played football at Savannah Christian before coming to IMG Academy.

Last season, Georgia had the top run defense in the nation and allowed only two rushing touchdowns all season. Brinson will help provide depth and potential for the Dawgs. He’ll be an important player in the future.

Brinson will combine with Malik Herring, Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, Azeez Ojulari, Jordan Davis and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the SEC next season. Dan Lanning’s defense should be a treat to watch.

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Georgia football player card: K Jared Zirkel

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Jared Zirkel will be a key player to watch next season. He went to the same high school as Johnny Manziel.

Jared Zirkel, Kicker:

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Kerrville, Texas

High School: Tivy High School

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Jared Zirkel will be a key player to watch next season. The incoming freshman is expected to takeover Rodrigo Blankenship’s role as starting kicker.

Zirkel came to Athens as a three-star recruit. He’s regarded as one of the top kicker prospects in the class of 2020. In addition to kicking, Zirkel gained some experience as a punter in high school. He additionally made a career long field goal of 59 yards at Tivy, which is also the high school of SEC legend Johnny Manziel.

Zirkel was on a high school team that didn’t need him much. He only attempted six kicks as a senior at Tivy. Over 90% of his kickoffs resulted in a touchback as a junior.

Zirkel will compete with Brooks Buce for the starting job next season.

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UGA football player card: DL Jordan Davis

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front.

Jordan Davis, defensive lineman (No. 99):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-6

Weight: 330 pounds

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

High School: Mallard Creek High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front. Davis came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Before coming to UGA, Davis played for North Carolina powerhouse football program Mallard Creek, where he faced some of the top competition in the state.

The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks last season. Davis appeared in every game and started eight contests. Davis has recorded 43 total tackles over the first two seasons of his career. He was named a freshman All-American following the 2018 season.

Last season, Georgia had the top run defense in the NCAA and didn’t allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back. Davis was a big part of the reason why the Bulldogs achieved this impressive accomplishment.

Now, Davis will look to combine with Malik Herring, Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, Azeez Ojulari, and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the country.

Nov 23, 2019; Athens, GA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis and linebacker Azeez Ojulari celebrate after a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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UGA football player card: DL Tyler Malakius

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Malakius redshirted as a freshman last season.

Tyler Malakius, defensive lineman (No. 97):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 280 pounds

Hometown: Byron, Georgia

High School: Wesfield High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Malakius redshirted as a freshman last season. Prior to coming to the University of Georgia Malakius played high school football and wrestled at Wesfield.

Malakius’s brother, Tavis, has played football for UNLV. Tavis also a defensive lineman. He helped UNLV go 4-8 last season.

Here’s how Tyler committed to UGA football:

Tyler Malakius will fight for playing time with defensive linemen like Zion Logue, Tramel Walthour, Tymon Mitchell, and more. Malakius is projected to be a back up, since Georgia is returning a lot of experience and talent along the defensive front.

Last season Georgia had the top run defense in the NCAA and didn’t allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back.

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Georgia football player card: K Brooks Buce

Brooks Buce, Kicker (No. 97): Class: Junior Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 pounds Hometown: Johns Creek, Georgia High School: Greater Atlanta Christian Georgia Bulldogs kicker Brooks Buce played high school football at Greater Atlanta Christian before …

Brooks Buce, Kicker (No. 97):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175 pounds

Hometown: Johns Creek, Georgia

High School: Greater Atlanta Christian

Georgia Bulldogs kicker Brooks Buce played high school football at Greater Atlanta Christian before coming to the University of Georgia. Buce walked on at UGA in 2017. He’s been the back-up kicker in both 2018 and 2019.

Buce has attempted six kickoffs in his career with five of them resulting in touchbacks.

Buce was the number two kicker last season. He’ll compete with Jared Zirkel, Jack Podlesny and more to fill Rodrigo Blankenship’s role next season.

It’s unfortunate for players like Buce that G-Day was canceled in 2020. He’ll look for more game opportunities in the upcoming season.

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