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2022 Georgia RB commit Jordan James shines in victory

2022 Georgia football RB commit Jordan James shines in victory

Murfreesboro, TN (Oakland HS) running back Jordan James has been committed to Georgia since March of this year.

The 5-foot-10, 205 pound running back ranks as the nation’s No. 183 overall player and No. 16 ranked running back in the class of 2022.

This weekend, the 4-star back put on a show in a 24-6 Oakland win.

James rushed for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 17 carries, showing why is one of the nation’s elite backs.

Georgia commit now ranked No. 1 LB in nation per 247Sports

Georgia commit now ranked No. 1 LB in nation per 247Sports

Georgia football got a huge boost to its 2022 recruiting class when five-star linebacker Malaki Starks committed to the Bulldogs back in March.

At the time, Starks ranked as the nation’s No. 12 ranked player. Now, Starks is the No. 8 overall player and No. 1 ranked linebacker in the nation according to 247Sports’ new updated rankings.

Starks is a three-sport athlete at Jefferson High School (basketball, track & field) and is rated as the No. 2 recruit in Georgia, the No. 1 linebacker in the country, and the No. 8 prospect overall.

What really stands out about Starks is his versatility. Starks played quarterback, running back, receiver and defensive back in Jefferson’s 2020 season, helping lead them to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the AAAA title game.

Look at these incredible stats he put up in 2020.

Passing: 569 yards, 11 touchdowns

Rushing: 172 carries, 1,537 yards and 24 touchdowns

Defense: 41 tackles, three tackles for loss, two pass defenses, and two interceptions

NFL draft analyst: Georgia CB Tyson Campbell has ‘good chance’ at 1st round

NFL draft analyst Ian Rapoport says that Georgia corner Tyson Campbell has a shot at the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Details here.

The 2021 NFL Draft is finally upon us. The first round kicks off on Thursday and may feature some Georgia Bulldogs. Several UGA defenders are believed to be in the mix to hear their name called early, among them is corner back Tyson Campbell.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reacted to fellow analyst Tom Pelissero’s list of six potential first round picks, which included Campbell and another Georgia corner back, Eric Stokes.

Pelissero mentions that both Campbell and Stokes are high on most draft boards because of the duo’s blazing forty times during Georgia’s pro day in March. Campbell ran a 4.36, and Stokes, a 4.29.

Pelissero writes,

“If there’s a run, both could go in the first,” one GM said. “I think Campbell has a little more upside. Stokes is a little closer to playing (immediately).”

The ‘run’ referred to depends on where the perceived top-corners go. South Carolina’s Jaycee Horn and Alabama’s Patrick Surtain are thought to be the top two guys at the position.

That said, when the draft comes around, we never know what exactly could happen. With Campbell and Stokes’ talent, there is a chance both will be off the board on Thursday.

 

 

 

Georgia DC Dan Lanning rumored as candidate for Kansas HC

UGA defensive coordinator Dan Lanning is being considered in the Kansas head coach search. Details here.

Georgia football’s success has created opportunities for the Bulldogs’ coaching staff. Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning is currently rumored to be among candidates for the head coaching position at the University of Kansas.

Football Scoop is reporting that several coaches are scheduled to speak with Kansas athletic director Travis Goff and among them is Lanning.

UGA gave the North Kansas City, MO., native a $450,000 raise earlier this year when Lanning turned down the Texas defensive coordinator position offered to him by new Longhorn head coach Steve Sarkesian. That puts Lanning among the top paid assistant coaches in all of college football at $1.7 million per year.

Kansas mutually parted ways with former head coach Les Miles earlier this year after reports surfaced involving the storied LSU coach and inappropriate behavior towards female students while in Baton Rouge.

Besides Lanning, Football Scoop says that the following coaches are of interest to the Jayhawks:

  • Army coach Jeff Monken
  • Buffalo coach Lance Leipold
  • Tulane coach Willie Fritz
  • Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton
  • Kansas interim coach Emmett Jones
  • Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko
  • Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning
  • Illinois associate head coach Kevin Kane

 

G-Day: Freshman WR Adonai Mitchell turning heads

Freshman receiver Adonai Micthell is showing out for Georgia football in its annual spring game. Details here.

We’ve heard plenty of fuss this offseason about freshman receiver Adonai Mitchell, but we haven’t had the chance to see the former four-star recruit in action until now.

The Texas native is absolutely showing out for the Red team in Georgia’s annual spring game. He leads all receivers with five catches for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Here are a few highlights from his big first half.

Georgia needs all the help they can get at receiver with star George Pickens out with an ACL tear and Mitchell can be a huge part of filling that gap.

The second half is about to kickoff with the Red team holding a 14-10 lead. You can tune in live on the ESPN app.

 

G-Day: Red team on the board with Zamir White touchdown

Georgia football is hosting its annual spring game right now from Sanford Stadium. Details here

Georgia football is hosting its annual spring game from Sanford Stadium right now on the ESPN app.

The Black team took off early and got on the board first with a Kendall Milton rushing touchdown and senior running back Zamir White just took his turn in the end zone with a two-yard run to tie the game up 7-7 in the second quarter.

A few notable players to watch are freshman quarterback Carson Beck, freshman tight end Brock Bowers and freshman cornerback Kelee Ringo. All have looked particularly good today.

 

 

 

 

Watch: Darnell ‘Big O’ Washington trucks defender on long run

Check out this huge catch and run from Georgia tight end Darnell Washington.

Georgia football is live right now on the ESPN app for its annual spring football game. Several Dawgs have made some great plays already, but this catch by tight end Darnell Washington takes the cake.

Washington is six-foot-7, 285 pounds and can flat run. It” like having an offensive lineman for a receiver. If offensive coordinator Todd Monken and quarterback J.T. Daniels can get the ball to him, SEC defenders may wind up on the ground.

 

Watch: Black team on the board first with Kendall Milton TD

Georgia football is hosting its annual spring game. Check out the first touchdown of the day here.

Georgia football is hosting its annual spring game right now in Sanford Stadium. It may be the first game of 2021, but redshirt sophomore running back Kendall Milton is looking strong. Check out Milton’s eight yard touchdown run that put the black team ahead in the first quarter.

You can watch the game live on the ESPN app.

 

 

 

Georgia picks up commitment from Australian punter Brett Thorson

On Wednesday, Australian punter Brett Thorson announced his commitment to the University of Georgia. 

On Wednesday, Australian punter Brett Thorson announced his commitment to the University of Georgia.

A member of the 2022 recruiting class, Thorson will attend UGA on a full scholarship.

Thorson becomes Georgia’s 12th member of its 2022 recruiting class, which ranks No. 2 in the country.

Earlier this week, UGA picked up commitments from 4-star running back Jordan James and 5-star athlete Malaki Starks.

 

 

2 Bulldogs go in first round of Draft Wire’s latest NFL mock draft

Check out which Georgia Bulldogs are selected in this recent NFL mock draft from Draft Wire.

Georgia football has 11 players participating in the 2021 NFL Draft. A few are projected as first round picks.

USA TODAY’s Draft Wire recently released a two-round NFL mock draft, which, no surprise here, features two former Dawgs.

Projected to land with the Miami Dolphins at pick No. 18 is Azeez Ojulari. The edge defender is one of the highest-graded pass rushers in this year’s draft.

Jan 1, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Azeez Ojulari (13) holds the trophy as head coach Kirby Smart and place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) look on after a victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Ojulari recorded three sacks and a forced fumble in the Bulldogs 24-21 win over Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl, earning him defensive MVP honors. He followed up with an impressive showing at Georgia’s pro day March 17.

Projected to land with the New York Jets at pick No. 23 (via the Seattle Seahawks) is Eric Stokes. The cornerback has had an impressive offseason preparing for the draft. He ran a 4.25 forty yard dash at former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall’s combine event and then ran 4.29 at UGA’s pro day.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, cheers on defensive back Eric Stokes (27) as he returns a Florida interception for a 37-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Stokes was a lockdown defender at Georgia, earning All-American honors in his final season with the Bulldogs. He led the SEC in interceptions in 2020 (4) and returned two for touchdowns.
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