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Two Georgia Bulldogs make PFF’s All-American team

A pair of Georgia football players were selected on the 2024 All-America team from PFF.

Pro Football Focus released their College All-America team this week, and two Georgia Bulldogs made the team. These two Bulldogs have been excellent all season long, and it’s great for Bulldogs fans to see elite Georgia players get rewarded for their performances. Both players also earned spots on the All-SEC teams too.

Offensive guard Dylan Fairchild

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Fairchild has been a stalwart guard at UGA for a while now. He had limited snaps in his first few years, but as a junior, he was a reliable everyday starter. He thrives the most in pass protection, with an 87.6 grade in that department, but he is all-around a great protector. He graded out at a 75.2 this year. His best game was against UMass, with a 81.2 grade.

Fairchild has one more year of eligibility. Whether he declares for the 2025 NFL draft, transfers, or stays with UGA, any quarterback would be glad to have Fairchild blocking for him.

Punter Brett Thorson

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Thorson’s inclusion in PFF’s All-American list is bittersweet. He’s punted for Georgia since 2022, but Thorson emerged as one of the SEC’s best punters this year. With a net punt average of 44 yards and 23 punts inside the 20, Thorson earned a 94.1 grade on PFF, which is the highest among any punter. He is also one of the finalists for the Ray Guy award.

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Sadly, Thorson injured the knee in his non-kicking leg in the SEC championship game. He will need surgery and will be out for the rest of the season. However, he also graduates in 2026, so if he returns to Georgia, the Bulldogs will be set at punting.

Chiefs scouting report: Georgia Bulldogs OL Dylan Fairchild

Georgia #Bulldogs guard Dylan Fairchild could be on the Kansas City #Chiefs radar in the 2025 NFL draft.

The best offensive lines in the NFL stay on top by churning through talent in the draft and landing quality depth pieces in the late rounds. The Kansas City Chiefs selected three offensive linemen last year and should add more trench players through the 2025 NFL draft.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild will enter the draft with experience at both guard spots. He is a barrel-chested former high school state champion wrestler who thrives grappling with defensive linemen in the trenches. Fairchild gains good width and depth in his pass set. He waits patiently for defensive linemen to enter his range before engaging with powerful extensions and punches.

Fairchild re-anchors against power rushers with his wide base and strong core. His down-to-down consistency suffers from breakdowns in his hand usage and footwork, but he makes highlight reel takedowns in pass protection.

Fairchild looks for work when a defensive lineman doesn’t line up across from him. He swivels to help his center and left tackle by taking rib shots on nose tackles and edge rushers. This aggressiveness translates to the run game. Fairchild works to the defense’s second level and takes smaller defenders for rides on long, forceful blocks.

Fairchild’s lack of arm length and average agility cause some issues in pass protection. Long-limbed defenders gain easy access to his frame, and twitchy rushers weave around his pass set.

Fairchild projects as a fifth or early sixth-round selection on the last day of the draft, but he might go a little earlier because of Georgia’s offensive line pedigree.

After a big win against Texas two weeks ago, the Bulldogs welcome Florida to Athens, Ga. for the first of four remaining home games on their schedule. The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Two UGA players make SEC All-PFF Week 3 Team

Two Georgia Bulldogs were part of PFF’s All-SEC Week 3 team in UGA’s 13-12 win at Kentucky

There was a ton of negativity following Georgia’s performance against Kentucky. The 22-point favorite Bulldogs barely squeezed by to win 13-12. On a positive note, there were two Georgia players that had standout performances in the road win. Pro Football Focus rewarded them with spots on their All-SEC Team from Week 3.

Dylan Fairchild, LG

The news of guard Tate Ratledge leaving the game due to injury might’ve distracted some Georgia fans from Dylan Fairchild’s excellent performance. He was considered one of the top guards returning to Georgia in 2024, and he balled out in Ratledge’s absence. No one on the Kentucky front seven registered a sack and Georgia allowed only three tackles for a loss.

Julian Humphrey, CB (Flex Spot)

Humphrey was added as a flex, but that underrated how well he did against Kentucky. He recorded a tackle and a pass deflection. He was here for his impressive man coverage. No Kentucky player accrued over 35 receiving yards on the day. Some of that had to do with pressures from the pass rush, but quarterback Brock Vandagriff had to hold on the the ball more because of Humphrey. He even played through the game with a broken tooth.

Georgia Bulldog ranked among The Athletic’s freaks list

Only one Georgia football standout makes the list of The Athletic’s ‘college football freaks list’

Georgia Bulldogs offensive guard Dylan Fairchild has been ranked among The Athletic’s “College football Freaks List 2024.” Bruce Feldman considers Fairchild to be the No. 43 biggest athletic freak in the country.

Fairchild is Georgia’s starting left guard. He started 14 games a year ago and is arguably Georgia’s top pass blocker. The talented offensive lineman made the All-SEC second team, but he still rotates with fellow left guard Micah Morris, who is an excellent run blocker.

Fairchild and the Georgia offensive line will be pivotal for the Bulldogs to have a successful 2024 season. Georgia will lean on its veteran offensive line to play well in road games at Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss this fall.

Of all the elite talent in their program, Georgia coaches said Fairchild is their biggest freak. A former two-time Georgia state heavyweight wrestling champ who went 67-0 with 67 pins in his junior and senior years of high school, Fairchild bench pressed 440 pounds, squatted, 570 and power cleaned 370 this offseason. The 6-5, 315-pound fourth-year junior has a 26-inch vertical and broad-jumped 9-2. (Bruce Feldman/The Athletic)

Fairchild and Tate Ratledge form one of the top offensive guard duos in the country.

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild, a junior, will be playing in his fourth season at UGA in 2024. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

It is surprising to see a pair of Bulldogs with elite athleticism snubbed from Feldman’s list. All-SEC first-team performers Mykel Williams and Malaki Starks are freak athletes and will be first-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft as long as they avoid injury. Additionally, senior wide receiver Arian Smith is one of the fastest players in the country and also deserves consideration.

Kirby Smart on Georgia’s OL depth

Smart mentions 2 reserve OL that have impressed this offseason…

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is confident in the Bulldogs’ offensive line depth as the season opener versus UT Martin approaches.

Starters Xavier Truss (left guard), Sedrick Van Pran (center) and Tate Ratledge (right guard) return as one of the most productive interior groups in the country.

Junior Amarius Mims and redshirt freshman Earnest Greene are expected to fill in open spots at offensive tackle after the departure of Broderick Jones and Warren McClendon to the NFL.

Smart mentioned two Bulldogs who have garnered praise for their efforts in fighting for a starting spot this offseason — redshirt sophomores Dylan Fairchild and Micah Morris. Smart outlines what he has seen from Morris this spring.

Both Dylan and Micah have had tremendous spring and fall camps. Micah’s been a little dinged up, so he’s missed a few reps in and out, but he’s really significant on trap plays and pulling plays. He’s physical, he doesn’t shy away from contact, he gets movement. He needs to improve his stamina to be able play to the level of a starter consistently on every snap.

Morris came to Athens in the same class rated as the No. 14 offensive tackle in the nation.

Kirby Smart also went into depth about what he has seen from Dylan Fairchild.

Dylan’s had a great camp. Dylan’s worked at tackle and guard, and he’s done a great job, he’s really physical. I think he’s kind of coming into his own, he’s one of our strongest weight room players, and you can see that taking effect with the offensive line. I look at those two guys as starters – they can play in their role with those other guys.

Fairchild, a former state champion wrestler, was rated as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman in the country in the 2021 recruiting class, per 247Sports.

While Georgia’s starting five seems to be set for the 2023 season, the Bulldogs can feel good with players like Fairchild and Morris waiting in the wings.

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UGA football among top schools for 4-star TE Oscar Delp

The Georgia Bulldogs and more are in four-star West Forsyth tight end Oscar Delp’s top schools.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart offered a scholarship to tight end Oscar Delp back in September. Delp is rising senior and is a member of the class of 2022. Now, Georgia is among Oscar Delp’s top schools.

Delp is an in-state prospect who plays high school football for West Forsyth. West Forsyth is located in Cumming, Georgia, which is north of Atlanta.

Oscar Delp is ranked as a four-star recruit. He’s the No. 10 rated tight end in the class of 2022. The 6-foot-5 tight end runs a 4.6 40-yard dash and has a lengthy wingspan.

The West Forsyth star has received enormous recruiting interest from some of college football’s top programs. Delp’s scholarship offers include Florida State, Michigan, Texas, Florida, Clemson, and more.

Oscar Delp announced his top schools via his Twitter account:

The four-star recruit puts Northwestern, Clemson, LSU, Stanford, USC, Alabama, Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia, UNC, Florida, South Carolina, and Auburn in his top 13. Delp received even more scholarship offers after announcing his top schools.

UGA football has eight commitments in the class of 2022 and is looking for more. In the class of 2021, Georgia has one signee from West Forsyth in Dylan Fairchild. Will the duo continue to play together at the college level?

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UGA football offers scholarship to TE Oscar Delp

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to TE Oscar Delp, teammate of UGA football commit Dylan Fairchild at West Forsyth.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart have offered a scholarship to tight end Oscar Delp. Delp is a member of the class of 2022, so he’s currently a junior in high school.

Delp is an in-state prospect, who plays high school football for West Forsyth. West Forsyth is located in Cumming, Georgia, which is north of Atlanta.

Delp currently has no rating, but he’s put together some impressive numbers at combines. The 6-foot-5 tight end runs a 4.6 forty yard dash and has a lengthy wingspan.

The West Forsyth player has received loads of recruiting interest from some of college football’s top programs. Oscar Delp has scholarship offers from Florida State, Michigan, Duke, Minnesota, Virginia Tech, and more.

Interestingly, Georgia Tech has also offered Delp. Can Georgia continue to dominate in-state recruiting? Now that the Yellow Jackets have phased out of the triple option they should poise more of a recruiting threat to the Bulldogs.

UGA football has two commitments in the class of 2022 and is looking for more. In the class of 2021, Georgia currently has one commitment from West Forsyth in Dylan Fairchild. Will the duo continue to play together at the college level? We’ll keep you updated on their recruitment.

Fairchild was quick to congratulate his high school teammate on the scholarship offer:

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Twitter reacts to Georgia’s latest commitment: Dylan Fairchild

The Georgia Bulldogs recently landed a commitment from in-state offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild. UGA is building a good class of 2021.

The Georgia Bulldogs recently landed a commitment from in-state offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild.  Fairchild is a four-star offensive line recruit, who is considered both an offensive tackle and an offensive guard.

Fairchild plays his high school football at West Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia. He’s a key addition the class of 2021 and is considered one of the best linemen in the state.

Fairchild announced his commitment via Twitter:

Fairchild also considered LSU, South Carolina,  Penn State, Tennessee, and Auburn before deciding to roll with the Bulldogs. At 6-5 and 290 pounds, Fairchild has the size to compete in the SEC.

 

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4-star OG Dylan Fairchild commits to Georgia

4-star OG Dylan Fairchild committed to Georgia football on Saturday.

Georgia has had quite the week on the recruiting trail and on Saturday picked up a commitment from 4-star offensive guard Dylan Fairchild.

Fairchild, out of West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia, ranks as the nation’s No. 40 overall prospect and No. 2 ranked offensive guard in the class of 2021, according to 247Sports.

New offensive line coach Matt Luke can be credited with pulling in the 6-foot-5, 298 pound prospect.

Earlier this week, Georgia picked up a commitment from 2021 4-star outside linebacker Chaz Chambliss. Next was 2022 cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew, followed by the announcement that USC quarterback JT Daniels would be transferring to UGA.

Georgia currently has the nation’s 12th ranked class in the 2021 cycle. The Bulldogs started the week at No. 20.

 

 

Georgia, several SEC schools among top six for 4-star lineman

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for 4-star in-state lineman Dylan Fairchild. Fairchild plays at West Forsyth High School.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for in-state lineman Dylan Fairchild.  Fairchild is a four-star offensive line recruit, who is considered both an offensive tackle and an offensive guard.

Fairchild plays his high school football at West Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia. He’s a key recruit in the class of 2021 and is considered one of the best linemen in the state.

Fairchild released his top schools via Twitter:

Fairchild puts LSU, South Carolina, Georgia, Penn State, Tennessee, and Auburn in his top schools. At 6-5 and 290 pounds, Fairchild has the size to compete in the SEC, but wouldn’t be the biggest lineman at UGA.

The Georgia Bulldogs offered Fairchild a scholarship back in March:

 

Fairchild would be a great addition to UGA’s class of 2021. Kirby Smart and the Dawgs are still building up their class of 2021.

Where is Fairchild going to play college football? He’s projected to join the Dawgs! Offensive line coach Matt Luke is an elite recruiter and won’t let many good in-state lineman leave.

It will be tough to top the elite class of 2020. Georgia currently has the 17th ranked class according to 247sports. The Dawgs have seven commitments in the class of 2021.

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