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PFF expects Georgia Bulldogs WR to breakout

Pro Football Focus projects Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith to breakout during the 2021 college football season

Pro Football Focus projects Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith to breakout during the 2021 college football season. Smith is one of the fastest college athletes in the country.

The Lakeland High School speedster arrived in Athens as a four-star recruit, who was a member of the class of 2020, but Smith experienced a few injuries that setback his initial development.

Smith ran a 10.18 in the 100-meters event for Georgia’s track team this spring. Smith has burning speed and is well situated to have a big season following the emergence of Georgia quarterback JT Daniels.

Daniels flashed the ability to throw accurate deep balls in his four starts last season. He connected with Arian Smith a few times near the end of the year.

Smith will be a more critical target for the Bulldogs in 2021 because starting wide receiver George Pickens tore his ACL and Demetris Robertson is considering transferring. There should be plenty of opportunity for Arian Smith.

Smith was banged up last offseason. He underwent wrist surgery in May and had meniscus surgery in July. Smith did not play until Georgia’s final four games. He made an impact against South Carolina and Cincinnati and ended the season with 86 receiving yards on only two catches.

Here was Smith’s only career touchdown against South Carolina:

PFF additionally projects Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, TCU’s Quentin Johnston, LSU’s Kayshon Boutte, Maryland’s Rakim Jarrett, and Clemson’s Joe Ngata to be the other breakout wide receivers for the 2021 college football season.

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Georgia football player card: WR Arian Smith

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith is one of the fastest college football players in the country.

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Arian Smith, Wide Receiver (No. 11):

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Bradley, Florida

High School: Lakeland High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith is one of the fastest college football players in the country. The Lakeland High School speedster came to Athens as a four-star recruit in the class of 2020.

Smith runs for Georgia’s track team in addition to playing wide receiver. Smith ran an impressive 100-meters time of 10.18 during track season. He helped Matthew Boling and Georgia set a school record of 38.54 in the 4×100-meter relay event.

Smith will be an important deep threat for the Bulldogs and quarterback J.T. Daniels. Georgia is missing starting wide receive George Pickens, who tore his ACL, and Demetris Robertson entered the NCAA transfer portal. There will be plenty of opportunity for Arian Smith.

Smith was banged up last offseason. He underwent wrist surgery in May and had meniscus surgery in July. Smith did not play until Georgia’s final four games. He made an impact against South Carolina and Cincinnati, but ended up taking a redshirt year. He will look to build off his solid ending to the season.

Kirby Smart and Todd Monken signed Smith, Justin Robinson, Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton and Ladd McConkey as wide receivers in the class of 2020.

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Jan. 1, 2021; Atlanta; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates after a victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

With George Pickens out, UGA WR Arian Smith is set for a big 2021

Georgia star George Pickens is out, but UGA has some incredible skill at receiver in redshirt freshman Arian Smith.

While I’m not saying Georgia has a need at receiver, with a star like George Pickens on the sideline and a chance at a national title on the line, the Bulldogs need an x-factor on the outside.

We know Georgia is deep at receiver. Last season’s receiving leader Kearis Jackson returns along with and explosive sophomore Jermaine Burton. Redshirt sophomore Dominick Blaylock will be back from an ACL tear in 2020 and senior Demetrius Robertson is back too, and can’t forget 2021 signee Adonai Mitchell.

The player I left out is redshirt freshman Arian Smith, a former track star who’s speed is an absolute game-breaker.

Pickens at six-foot-three and with a crazy catch radius, had the ability to win any matchup. So, where do the Bulldogs go when the game is on the line and UGA needs a first-down, or a big play?..

Smith missed most of 2020 with a torn meniscus, but he was able to get playing time the last four games of the year and flashed greatness.

After all, his first catch was for a touchdown…

https://twitter.com/GeorgiaHeroes/status/1332885644251521024

Smith caught this 31-yard touchdown pass for his first career catch and then, in Georgia’s 24-21 win over Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl, showed the world what speed can do to a defense…

World class sprinter speed here and Georgia needs to take advantage of it in 2021.

 

A new episode of “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” is here! J.C. is joined by former Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch to talk UGA football, his life as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant and more. Listen here:

 

Twitter reacts to Georgia football’s blowout win over South Carolina

Twitter reacts to Georgia Bulldogs football’s blowout 45-16 win over South Carolina Gamecocks. UGA football is now 6-2 on the season.

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the South Carolina Gamecocks to win 45-16 in Columbia. The Dawgs have now won three straight games at South Carolina. Overall, the University of Georgia has won five of six games against the Gamecocks.

Of course, Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks won in Athens in 2019, but Kirby Smart and Georgia got revenge today. South Carolina was missing numerous players due to injuries and opt outs.

Georgia ran for over 300 yards and dominated South Carolina in the trenches on both sides of the football. Quarterback JT Daniels managed the game well for the Bulldogs. Georgia’s defense stepped up and limited South Carolina’s offense, which was the only bright spot for the Gamecocks.

Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, the entire offensive line, running back James Cook, and freshman wide receiver Arian Smith stood out in UGA’s blowout victory.

Here’s how Georgia football Twitter reacted to the big win:

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Watch: Georgia WR Arian Smith burns defense for first career TD

Georgia Bulldogs freshman wide receiver Arian Smith caught his first career touchdown pass from UGA quarterback JT Daniels

Georgia Bulldogs freshman wide receiver Arian Smith made an impact against the South Carolina Gamecocks when he burned the defense for a touchdown reception. Smith’s catch gave Georgia a 45-10 lead over South Carolina.

Quarterback JT Daniels completed the pass the Arian Smith, who gained a significant amount of separation. Georgia has a bright future at the wide receiver position between Smith, Jermaine Burton, and more.

Smith figures to be an elite deep threat next season. He was a highly rated recruit before coming to Athens, but he’s dealt with a few injuries, which prevented him from playing for much of this season.

Correction on this Tweet: it is JT Daniels, not DJ Daniel:

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Georgia fans finally get to see true freshman WR Arian Smith’s speed

On the first play of the fourth quarter, we finally got to see UGA football WR Arian Smith do what he does best…run really fast. 

That’s what we’ve been waiting for!

On the first play of the fourth quarter, we finally got to see Arian Smith do what he does best…run really fast.

Daniels delivered a perfect throw to the true freshman and former track star from 31 yards out to put the Dawgs up 45-10.

Smith may be the fastest player on Georgia’s roster. He came to Athens as a four-star recruit and a member of the class of 2020. In addition to playing football, Smith also participated in track at a high level in high school. He competed against the likes of Matthew Boling.

Unfortunately for Smith, he had been banged up this offseason. The Bradley, Florida native underwent wrist surgery in May and then had meniscus surgery in July.

A world-class sprinter, Smith competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump for the Mulberry track and field team. He won the FHSAA Class 2A state title in the 200 meters and finished second in the 100 meters. He also won the boys elite 100 meters race at the 2019 Nike Elite Prefontaine Classic.

Georgia football player card: WR Arian Smith

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith may be the fastest player on Georgia’s roster

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Arian Smith, Wide Receiver (No. 11):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 185 pounds

Hometown: Bradley, Florida

High School: Lakeland High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith may be the fastest player on Georgia’s roster. Smith comes to Athens as a four-star recruit and a member of the class of 2020.

There’s anticipated to be competition at every wide receiver spot outside of the place occupied by George Pickens. Smith will be a deep threat for the Bulldogs. The speedster runs 100 meters in a mere 10.6 seconds.

Unfortunately for Smith, he’s been banged up this offseason. The four-star underwent wrist surgery in May and then had meniscus surgery in July. Smith is expected to be ready for the season opener against Arkansas. He may need some extra reps in practice before he’ll be ready to be a contributor. Smith has missed much of the offseason, but has the talent to play immediately.

Kirby Smart and Todd Monken signed Smith, Justin Robinson, Marcus Rosemy, Jermaine Burton (LSU flip), and Ladd McConkey in the class of 2020 at the wide receiver position. It will be fascinating to see which players emerge from this talented group as freshmen.

In addition to playing football, Arian Smith also participated in track at a high level in high school. He competed against the likes of Matthew Boling.

Jun 22, 2019; Miramar, FL, USA; Matthew Boling (center) wins the 100m in a wind-aided 10.15 during the USATF U20 Championships at Ansin Sports Complex. (From left ) Dante Brown Jr., and Arian Smith and Boling and Justin Ofotan. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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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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Blazing fast UGA WR signee Arian Smith undergoes wrist surgery

2020 Georgia football WR signee Arian Smith undergoes surgery on broken wrist, expected back in 4-8 weeks.

4-star Georgia wide receiver signee Arian Smith underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his wrist, according to a report from DawgNation.

Smith is the fastest member of the Bulldogs’ 2020 recruiting class, winning the “Fastest Man Challenge” at the Under Armour All-American practices in Orlando this past December.

He apparently suffered the injury last football season but waited on surgery, Smith told DawgNation.

The 6-1, 170 pound receiver committed to Georgia the day after the Dawgs lost to LSU in last years’ SEC Championship.

He was ranked as the nation’s No. 7 receiver in the class of 2020 and the No. 42 overall player, per 247 Sports. Smith hails from Lakeland, Florida.

With a wrist surgery, it should take Smith anywhere between 4-8 weeks to fully recover, which should be around late June or early July. That’s right around the time that UGA president Jere Morehead is hoping to have fall student athletes back on campus.

You can read DawgNation’s full report here.

Smith is crazy quick and has great catching abilities.  He will compliment sophomore receiver George Pickens very well and give incoming transfer quarterback Jamie Newman another great deep threat target.

Smith partnered with Matthew Boling, Georgia’s record breaking sprinter, in the USA’s U20 4×100 team last summer. For their age group, Smith and Boling are world record holders in the 4×100.

Smith’s top time posted in the 100 meters is at 10.31 seconds. That’s blazing. Even faster than Mecole Hardman, who Smith said the Georgia coaches used to convince him to come to Athens.

If you want a preview of just how fast Smith is, you have to watch this clip below posted by Georgia Heroes.

Look at him come from the other end of the field and chase down this player before he crossed the goal line.

 

 

 

 

Blue chip Georgia football targets announce decision times

Two top UGA targets are set to announce their college decisions on ESPNU.

According to ESPN, five-star defensive lineman Jordan Burch will announce his college decision between Georgia and Clemson around 2:00 on ESPNU.

Burch, considered to be a lean to the Tigers, is ranked as the top collegiate prospect in the state of South Carolina, the second-ranked strong-side defensive end in the nation, and the country’s fifth overall player in the class of 2020.

Also announcing on ESPNU is wide receiver target Arian Smith, a long-time Georgia lean who will make his pick at 1:00 on the network.

The four-star speedster out of Lakeland, Florida is ranked as the 13th top prospect in Florida and the 14th-ranked receiver in the nation.

Early signing day is Wednesday, December 18.