Tag: Chad Lindberg

Former Georgia OT commits to Bill Belichick, UNC football

Former Georgia offensive tackle, former four-star recruit is planning to transfer to the UNC Tar Heels

Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Chad Lindberg is transferring to the North Carolina Tar Heels and new head coach Bill Belichick. Lindberg has one year of eligibility remaining and announced his commitment to UNC via social media.

Last offseason, Lindberg transferred from Georgia to the Rice Owls last spring. At UNC, Lindberg is reunited with one of his former Georgia teammates in offensive lineman Austin Blaske, who started at center for UNC last season.

Belichick is known for having some of the best offensive lines in NFL history during his time with the New England Patriots, so UNC has major appeal for offensive line transfers and recruits.

In 2024, Lindberg started at left guard for Rice. He appeared in 11 games for the Owls, who finished the season 4-8. Lindberg’s hometown is League City, Texas.

Lindberg, a former four-star recruit, played in 12 games for Georgia throughout the 2023 college football season. He did not participate in 2024 spring practice for Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound senior offensive tackle played in 22 career game with UGA.

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Lindberg has the upside to be a starter at a Power Four school. The 2025 college football season will be his last year of eligibility.

The Tar Heels land committment from former Georgia offensive lineman

Bill Belichick is now landing former Georgia players in his latest transfer addition.

UNC football continues to strike in the transfer portal, especially from big-name schools across the country. The Tar Heels Transfer Portal Tracker can be found here.

Bill Belichick is overhauling the team’s offensive line with transfers Christo Kelly, a three-star transfer recruit, and former Alabama lineman Miles McVay.

He has also added Melkart About-Jaoude, a three-star edge rusher transfer; Connor Cox, a three-star transfer tight end; ex-Michigan kicker Adam Sahama; and now former Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne in the transfer portal.

Now, North Carolina has added a third offensive lineman transferring for the second time from Rice. The original four-star lineman was recruited and committed to the SEC’s best Georgia. With Georgia having so many talented linemen, he transferred to Rice where he spent one year.

This is what 247sports scout Gabe Brooks had to say about Lindberg coming out of high school.

Possesses outstanding size that is college-ready on paper. Run-game mauler who thrives in drive-blocking situations. High motor. Intelligent on and off the field. Tenacious block-finisher who plays with a mean streak that is evident even on tape. Takes his target to the ground if opportunity is there. Does a good job for a taller lineman of playing with good leverage. Shows enough athleticism to successfully combo block to the second level, where he is a handful for opposing linebackers.

With Bryce Baker on his way to Chapel Hill, Bill Belichick is doing everything in his power to work on protecting one of the best quarterbacks in the incoming Class of 2025.

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Former Georgia football OT enters transfer portal

Former Georgia offensive tackle, former four-star recruit is back in the NCAA transfer portal

Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Chad Lindberg is back in the transfer portal. Lindberg transferred from Georgia to the Rice Owls last spring.

Lindberg started at left guard for Rice. He appeared in 11 games for the Owls, who finished the season 4-8. Part of the reason why Lindberg transferred to Rice was to brings him closer to home. Rice is located near his hometown of League City, Texas.

“I have entered the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining,” said Lindberg via social media.

Lindberg, a former four-star recruit, played in 12 games for Georgia throughout the 2023 college football season. He did not participate in 2024 spring practice for Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound senior offensive tackle played in 22 career game with UGA.

Lindberg has the upside to be a starter at a Power Four school. The 2025 college football season will be his last year of eligibility.

Georgia OT to enter the NCAA transfer portal

Georgia offensive tackle, former four-star recruit enters the transfer portal ahead of spring practice

Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Chad Lindberg plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 15. Lindberg, a former four-star recruit, played in 12 games throughout the 2023 college football season.

Lindberg is entering the transfer portal ahead of spring practice, which begins on March 12. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound senior offensive tackle has played in 22 career games for the Bulldogs. Lindberg projected as Georgia’s back-up right tackle for the fall.

Now, Georgia will likely rely on Monroe Freeling as the second-string right tackle. The Dawgs also have Daniel Calhoun, Bo Hughley, and Jamal Meriweather as depth at offensive tackle.

Lindberg announced his plans to transfer via social media. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Lindberg’s likely departure is a blow to Georgia’s offensive line depth. Lindberg has the talent to start right away at another Power Five program.

UGA football player card: OL Chad Lindberg

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Chad Lindberg came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit in the talented class of 2020

Chad Lindberg, Offensive Line (No. 78):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-6

Weight: 315 pounds

Hometown: League City, Texas

High School: Clear Creek High School

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Chad Lindberg came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit in the talented class of 2020. He was invited to the Under Armour All-American Game after an impressive career at Clear Creek. Lindberg also participated in track and field during high school.

Lindberg will compete with Xavier Truss, Jamaree Salyer, Warren Ericson, Justin Shaffer, Warren McClendon, Broderick Jones, and more for playing time. Lindberg has the talent to play immediately, but due to the experience and talent level of his competition, it should be anticipated that he’ll have a smaller role in 2020.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive line coach Matt Luke loaded up on talent despite losing three players to the 2020 NFL Draft. Luke pulled together a dynamic recruiting class along the offensive front including arguably the nation’s top tackle and the top ranked center.

Here’s what he looks like in the red and black:

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Georgia football signee: Dawgs are ‘not done’ with this recruiting class

It seems as if those closest to the situation feel confident in the Bulldogs’ chances of reeling in more big fish.

With National Signing Day fast approaching, the Georgia Bulldogs already have 19 players enrolled from December’s early signing period.

After transfers, graduations, and draft declaration, this puts Georgia at a projected 82 scholarships out of the NCAA-imposed limit of 85 total. The Dawgs can sign three additional high school prospects, and more if any more scholarship players announce a transfer.

It seems as if those closest to the situation feel confident in the Bulldogs’ chances of reeling in more big fish.

Given that the Dawgs will replace four starting offense linemen, it’s appears to be a good sign that two offensive line signees are hinting at something.

For a Georgia offense anchored upon physical line play and powerful tailbacks, this is exactly what fans of the Silver Britches needed to see.

Chad Lindberg signs with Georgia football

He’s the second 6’6″ 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

Georgia football has signed its second Texan of the morning.

Chad Lindberg, a four-star offensive tackle who’s been committed since late July, made it official with UGA today.

He’s the second six-foot-six 300-pound offensive lineman that the Bulldogs have secured for 2020. Devin Willock signed earlier this morning.

These two mountains of men will fit in perfectly along the Great Wall of Georgia.