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Georgia’s biggest transfer portal needs

Georgia football’s primary position to target in the NCAA transfer portal

The winter transfer portal window opens on Monday, Dec. 9. What are some positions the Georgia Bulldogs most need to acquire talent for next season?

Quarterback

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is not expected to return in 2025. The Bulldogs have no returning quarterbacks on the roster that have thrown over 100 career pass attempts. UGA is very likely to target a quarterback to, at the very least, compete with Gunner Stockton and Jaden Rashada.

Wide Receiver

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II is one of the top receivers in the portal. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

It wouldn’t be surprising if Georgia adds at least two wide receivers via the transfer portal. The Bulldogs brought in three receivers from the portal last year and two the year before, so this approach is a regular part of UGA’s roster strategy. Georgia’s wide receiver depth is already expected to take a hit with four seniors Dominic Lovett, Michael Jackson, Arian Smith (has one-year of remaining eligibility) and Colbie Young set to depart. Also, Dillon Bell could leave for the 2025 NFL draft.

Georgia has a clear need to replenish talent and maintain depth at the position. It would say a lot if head coach Kirby Smart spends significant name, image and likeness resources for an elite wide receiver. A name to watch is former five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook from the Texas Longhorns.

In 2024, Cook recorded eight catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

Safety

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Georgia has three starting-caliber safeties right now. However, Dan Jackson is set to depart and Malaki Starks is expected to declare for the NFL draft. Starks is projected to be a high first round pick.

This leaves KJ Bolden as the only returning starter at safety. Expect Georgia to reach out to former FAU safety CJ Heard. He is from the Atlanta area and graduated from Woodward Academy.

In 2024, he recorded 73 tackles which led FAU and also forced a fumble in his freshman campaign. He also earned midseason freshman All-American honora.

Defensive Lineman

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Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson will exhaust their eligibility at the end of the 2024 season, and Christen Miller could also be an early draft departure. Also, Mykel Williams is more than likely skipping his senior season to be a high first round NFL draft pick. Georgia will likely look to add experienced defensive line talent with a particular emphasis on a nose tackle.

Last year, the Bulldogs explored options at defensive tackle and only took Xzavier McLeod. This time, they may adopt a more flexible approach, adding more than one experienced defensive linemen. While Georgia is assembling an elite defensive line group for 2025 through high school recruiting, the group will still need immediate plug-and-play options to maintain depth and competitiveness upfront.

Georgia’s senior class cements legacy with the win over Tech

Georgia football’s senior class went undefeated against several rivals and won a pair of national titles

The Georgia Bulldogs’ senior class closes out their careers with an undefeated record in Sanford Stadium. The UGA senior class also has never lost to the Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, or Tennessee Volunteers.

The senior class also accomplished of having four straight 10+ wins tying the program record. Their most recent accomplishment is 44-42 eight overtime win against Georgia Tech.

Who in the senior class left the biggest imprint on the game?

Carson Beck

In the second half and overtime Carson Beck went 18 of 26 191 yards, and five touchdowns. Beck was seen visibly frustrated in the first half, but he willed the offense to win.

Beck has grown into top tier NFL prospect after throwing 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the last three games. Beck has a 23-3 career record and is a winner.

Dan Jackson

Dan Jackson former walk-on turned NFL draft prospect has been the unsung hero for this defense. He is the third in tackles with 50 and first in interceptions with two.

Against Georgia Tech, Dan Jackson kept making plays. His biggest play of the game was forcing a fumble on Haynes King before the two minute warning with UGA down 27-20.  After that turnover, the Bulldogs went on and scored to tie and eventually win the game.

Dominic Lovett

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Dominic Lovett is the only transfer in this article. He transferred into UGA from Missouri after the 2022 season. Lovett battled adversity with a dropped pass and a fumble that were momentum killing plays. Lovett bounced back with two touchdowns aid the Georgia comeback.

Tate Ratledge 

Tate Ratledge has came into the Georgia program coming from die-hard Tennessee family. He could’ve been drafted high, but decided to return for a senior season.

Ratledge is a warrior that has overcome dealing with injuries including an ACL injury in 2021. The senior had tightrope surgery earlier this season. He has a been big contributor for the offensive line since 2022.

Ratledge is a vocal leader and lifts up Carson Beck.  At the end of the game Ratledge took in what could be his last moments in Sanford Stadium. That emotion speaks on how much the University of Georgia means to him.

Georgia DB Joenel Aguero ejected vs. Texas, suspended

Georgia defensive back Joenel Aguero was balling before being ejected against the Texas Longhorns.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson wasn’t the only Georgia defensive back that was ejected for targeting last night. Joenel Aguero was ejected from the game late in the fourth quarter against Texas for a hit on Quintrevion Wisner. As a result of Aguero’s targeting, he is suspended for the first half of the Florida game on Nov. 2 after Georgia has its bye week.

Aguero played the star position in the secondary for Georgia against Texas. He was replaced by JaCorey Thomas and KJ Bolden replaced Dan Jackson in his position as safety. Thomas will likely be the star for Georgia in the first half of the Florida game.

Before the ejection, Aguero recorded five tackles, his first QB hit of the season, and one-half tackles for loss in this game. Overall this season, the sophomore has 19 tackles, 1 1/2 tackles for loss and a QB hit.

Aguero’s loss will leave Georgia super thin in the secondary, but Georgia will have a bye to celebrate the 30-15 win and prepare for the next game against Florida.

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Aguero probably played his best game of the season against Texas.

Georgia DB Dan Jackson ejected, faces suspension

Georgia football safety Dan Jackson will be suspended for the first half against Florida after being ejected against Texas

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson was ejected from the Texas Longhorns game for targeting. Since Jackson’s penalty came in the second half, he will be suspended for the first half of Georgia’s next game.

Who does Georgia play next? The Bulldogs have a bye in Week 9 before they play the Florida Gators on Nov. 2.

Georgia played freshman defensive back KJ Bolden more snaps in Jackson’s absence. The Bulldogs will likely start Bolden and Malaki Starks at safety in the first half against Florida. Bolden has already played a bunch of snaps this season.

Entering the Texas game, Jackson had 31 total tackles, one interception and a fumble recovery. Jackson’s combination of production and experience will be missed against Florida.

Key Georgia defender Dan Jackson out for the year

The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to be without a key member of the secondary for the remainder of the 2022 college football season.

The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to be without a key member of the secondary for the remainder of the 2022 college football season. Junior safety Dan Jackson suffered a stress fracture in his foot and needs surgery to repair the injury.

Jackson has played a critical role for the Georgia defense this season. Jackson knows the Georgia defensive system very well and has 16 total tackles this season. Additionally, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back has forced a fumble and intercepted a pass in 2022.

Dan Jackson started four games in 2021. Last season, he recorded 40 total tackles and played in all 15 of Georgia’s games.

Georgia will have to lean more on star freshman defensive back Malaki Starks following Jackson’s injury. Georgia frequently has played three safeties this year. Senior safety Christopher Smith is expected to continue to start opposite Starks for the rest of the year.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson (who now wears No. 17) is not expected to return this season. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Dan Jackson started the Oregon game for the Georgia defense. Malaki Starks has started for the Bulldogs since the season opener, but Jackson still has gotten a significant amount of snaps.

Jackson’s injury hurts the secondary depth for the Dawgs, who are about to face several explosive passing offenses over the next four weeks.

Tykee Smith, who is back after recovering from an ACL injury, Javon Bullard, and David Daniel-Sisavanh all are anticipated to have a larger role following Dan Jackson’s injury. Pro Football Focus has rated Jackson as one of the top safeties in college football.

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Second half notes and observations from UGA football’s spring game

Second half notes and observations from UGA football’s spring game, G-Day.

The second half of G-Day was another taste of football on a nice day at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson intercepted Carson Beck to begin the second half of the G-Day spring game.

The Black Team recorded a fourth sack early in the first half.

JT Daniels continues to look comfortable and threw another touchdown pass to Kearis Jackson. A 40 yard pass on a wheel route to James Cook helped put Daniels and the offense in scoring position.

Punter Jake Camarda has had an impressive performance punting the football on G-Day. He has had multiple booming punts. There was no punt rush, so it is an ideal situation for punters.

Lewis Cine intercepted Stetson Bennett in the fourth quarter on a wheel route passing attempt. Zion Logue has continued to have a good game. He recorded a sack and recovered a fumble in the first half.

Offensive lines have been losing the battle at the line of scrimmage. Quarterbacks can’t move around as much because if they are touched, then it is considered a sack.

Adonai Mitchell has topped 100 yards on the day. He and JT Daniels has a good connection that will be important for the regular season.

Carson Beck and Darnell Washington connected for a late fourth quarter touchdown. Washington has looked impressive and should be the team’s top tight receiving tight end. Carson Beck looked sharp in the two minute drill.

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Georgia football player card: DB Dan Jackson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson redshirted during the 2019 season.

Dan Jackson, defensive back (No. 47):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-1

Weight: 180 pounds

Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia

High School: North Hall High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson redshirted during the 2019 season. Jackson made All State as a senior at North Hall High School. Jackson isn’t anticipated to have a large role in Georgia’s secondary.

Dan Lanning and company had a stifling defense last season and the Dawgs may be even better in 2020. It will be among to the best defenses in the nation. Georgia’s defensive backs should be special next season.

Jackson participated during practice last spring:

Jackson additionally played basketball during his time in at North Hall.

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