Gilbert racked up 35 reception for 368 receiving yard and two touchdowns at LSU in 2020.
The Marietta, Ga., native is listed as a receiver on Georgia’s media site and could see snaps out wide this fall.
That would set up a mean offensive attack for the defending national champions.
Brock Bowers, Darnell Washington, Arik Gilbert, A.D. Mitchell – that should be enough to scare every defensive mind in the SEC who isn’t living in Athens.
Gilbert has been away from the team dealing with a personal issue. Here’s his status for the top-5 clash with Clemson.
We are just days away from a top-five matchup between No. 5 Georgia and No. 3 Clemson on Saturday in Charlotte.
Much of the pregame discussion has revolved around Georgia’s receiver room as multiple stars are either out, or have missed significant reps at fall camp with injuries.
While guys like Kearis Jackson and Jermaine Burton are good to go against the Tigers, DawgNation is still thinking about a certain five-star LSU transfer, Arik Gilbert, who has been away from the team for weeks dealing with an undisclosed personal issue.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gave an update on Gilbert’s status on Monday during his weekly press conference.
“No update other than he’s not with us,” Smart said. “We’re praying for him each and every day that he can come back healthy.”
Jul 1, 2019; Frisco, TX, USA; Tight end Arik Gilbert participates in drills at The Opening at the Ford Center at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Gilbert joined the Bulldogs this offseason to be closer to home. The Marietta, Ga., native flashed greatness in his freshman season with LSU, catching 35 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns.
When Georgia brought Gilbert in this summer and made the switch from tight end to receiver it provided a huge boost for Georgia’s receiver depth, which was lacking after stars George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock both went down with ACL tears.
That said, we may see Blaylock sooner rather than later and other than Pickens and Gilbert, Georgia should have every receiver available for Clemson.
Here’s what that lineup could look like:
Kearis Jackson
Jermaine Burton
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Justin Robinson
Adonai Mitchell
Arian Smith
Ladd McConkey
Dominick Blaylock (Questionable)
Arik Gilbert (Out)
George Pickens (Out)
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Here are the best social media reactions to the news that Georgia football landed former LSU Tigers TE Arik Gilber
Former five-star tight end recruit Arik Gilbert entered the transfer portal after one season at LSU.
Now, Gilbert is transferring to the University of Georgia, per 247Sports.
Gilbert was rated as the No. 1 tight end in the country in the class of 2020. The Marietta High School star was rated as the No. 5 overall prospect in the country.
In 2020, Gilbert caught 35 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns in eight games for the LSU Tigers. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight end has the ability to line up as a wide receiver and will help absorb some of the receptions lost from George Pickens, who tore his ACL this offseason.
Here are the best social media reactions to the big news:
Darnell Washington and Arik Gilbert 🔥🔥 two of my favorite TE teamed up with QB JT Daniels, Brock Vandagriff, Beck, Bennett.. hope they spice up the passing game this year.
Georgia is going to be my favorite to win the CFB national championship this year.
J.T. Daniels throwing to George Pickens and stud TEs Darnell Washington and Arik Gilbert, along with a defense with studs up front and CB Derion Kendrick? Watch out for the Bulldogs.
Arik Gilbert and Darnell Washington at Tight End alone🥴 good luck to stopping that offense if they open up that playbook, especially when Pickens is back
Former five-star tight end recruit Arik Gilbert entered the transfer portal after one season at LSU. Now, Gilbert is transferring to UGA
Former five-star tight end recruit Arik Gilbert entered the transfer portal after one season at LSU. Now, Gilbert is transferring to the University of Georgia. Gilbert announced his first destination, the University of Florida, on Jan. 31, but he later decommitted from the Gators.
Arik Gilbert was rated as the No. 1 tight end in the country in the class of 2020. The Marietta High School star was rated as the No. 5 overall prospect in the country.
In 2020, Gilbert caught 35 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns in eight games for the LSU Tigers. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight end has the ability to line up as a wide receiver. He will help absorb some of the receptions lost from George Pickens, who tore his ACL this offseason.
Darnell Washington returns for his sophomore season, John Fitzpatrick is returning for his senior season, and Georgia signed four-star Brock Bowers as a piece of the 2021 recruiting class.
Arik Gilbert was additionally considering transferring to the Tennessee Volunteers.
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Oct 10, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Arik Gilbert (2) runs against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
