Tag: georgia bulldogs offense

UGA football player card: OL Warren Ericson

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Warren Ericson came to Athens as a four-star offensive guard recruit out of North Gwinnett High School.

Warren Ericson, Offensive Line (#50):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-4

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia

High School: North Gwinnett High School

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Warren Ericson came to Athens as a well regarded four-star offensive guard recruit out of North Gwinnett High School. Ericson enrolled early in Athens and ended up playing in three games as a freshman. During this season he took a redshirt.

Ericson played in six games last season including the Sugar Bowl, where he started at right guard. This one game of starting experience will be valuable heading into the 2020 season. Georgia is replacing several NFL draft picks along the offensive front and can use an experienced lineman like Ericson.

He played a role on college football’s top offensive line last season:

Ericson, Ben Cleveland, Jamaree Salyer, and several talented freshman are projected to compete at offensive guard next season.

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UGA football player card: TE Jarrett Freeland

Jarrett Freeland signed with Georgia baseball in 2013, but pursued a MLB career after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in 2013 MLB Draft

Jarrett Freeland, Tight End (#48):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-7

Weight: 258 pounds

Hometown: Liburn, Georgia

High School: Parkview

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jarrett Freeland has one of the more unique stories of any player on the University of Georgia roster. Freeland signed with Georgia baseball in 2013, but elected to pursue an MLB career after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in the 15th round of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft.

Injuries and positional changes took their toll on Freeland, who was released by the Arizona Reds in late 2017. Following this, Freeland decided to return to Georgia. Freeland, who is turning 26 in June of 2020, is one of the oldest players on the Georgia roster.

Freeland has excellent size and could be utilized as a blocking tight end at some point. For now, he’s adjusting back to football and looking to help the team anyway he can.

His father, Buddy Freeland, graduated from the University of Georgia as well.

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UGA football player card: TE Peyton Mercer

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Peyton Mercer played in three out of twelve games last season.

Peyton Mercer, Tight End (#44):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-4

Weight: 222 pounds

Hometown: Twin City, Georgia

High School: Emanuel County Institute

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Peyton Mercer walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt. He played in three out of twelve games last season.

Mercer has been a special teams standout on the scout team, especially during the 2018 season. Mercer additionally participated in the 2019 spring game, where he recorded three catches for 12 yards.

Mercer played both linebacker and tight end for Emanuel County Institute in high school. Mercer has an impressive academic record and plans to major in forestry.

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UGA football player card: OL Chase Harof

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Chase Harof played football at Reinhardt University from 2017-2018.

Chase Harof, Offensive Line (#43):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 250 pounds

Hometown: Roswell, Georgia

High School: Blessed Trinity High School

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Chase Harof is quite small for a Georgia offensive lineman. At only 250 pounds, Harof is projected to play on the scout team in 2020, after he spent the 2019 season on the scout team.

Harof played at Reinhardt University from 2017-2018. Harof played center and made the 2018 AAC First Team All-Conference along the offensive line. Harof would shock Georgia fans if he could end up getting any playing time. Much of Harof’s work will go unnoticed, but he will help prepare the defense for opposing offensive lines.

Harof played football and track during his time at Blessed Trinity High School.

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UGA football player card: TE Mitchell Werntz

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Mitchell Werntz walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt

Mitchell Werntz, Tight End (#42):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 220 pounds

Hometown: Brookhaven, Georgia

High School: Marist High Shool

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Mitchell Werntz walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt. Werntz participated in spring drills in both 2018 and 2019, but hasn’t seen any game action.

Werntz played both football and baseball at Marist High School. He played through a torn UCL as a senior in high school. He’s intending to major in Biological Engineering.

Werntz was a member of the class of 2017 coming out of high school. He played defensive end and tight end for Marist. Check out his highlights:

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UGA football player card: TE Brett Seither

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brett Seither redshirted during the 2019 season as a freshman.

Brett Seither, Tight End (#18):

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 6-5

Weight: 228 pounds

Hometown: Clearwater, Florida

High School: Clearwater Central Catholic

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brett Seither redshirted during the 2019 season as a freshman. Seither appeared in both the Arkansas State and Murray State games.

Seither game to Athens, Georgia as a three-star prospect in the class of 2019 out of Clearwater Central Catholic High School. Seither committed to UGA over Alabama.

Seither will compete for playing time among returning tight ends behind John Fitzpatrick. Georgia additionally added Florida State transfer Tre’ McKitty and 2020 five-star TE Darnell Washington this offseason.

McKitty racked up 520 yards over the last two seasons at FSU.

Will Seither be able to earn playing time this season? One of his best skills is his ability to win the jump ball:

He’ll face a battle to make the field, but will provide quality depth this season. Fans should remember his name in the coming years.

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