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Projecting Georgia’s depth chart at tight end

The Georgia Bulldogs return a lot of talent like Darnell Washington at tight end for the 2021 college football season.

The Georgia Bulldogs return a lot of talent at tight end for the 2021 college football season. The Dawgs lost Tre’ McKitty to the 2021 NFL draft, but return top tight ends Darnell Washington and John FitzPatrick from last season.

For depth chart purposes, we don’t consider LSU transfer Arik Gilbert to be a tight end. Instead, he is more of a wide receiver. Gilbert has the talent to play both positions. Fans should expect him and Darnell Washington to give opposing defenses fits.

Here’s how we size up the Georgia tight end room:

Georgia football player card: TE Darnell Washington

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington will wear the No. 0 this season for the University of Georgia

Darnell Washington, Tight End (No. 0):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-7

Weight: 260 pounds

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

High School: Desert Pines

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington will wear the No. 0 this season for the University of Georgia. The NCAA allowed players to wear the number this offseason to avoid jersey number confusion.

Washington is one of the most talented tight end recruits in UGA history. He comes to Athens after being rated as a five-star in the class of 2020. Washington helped Desert Pines average 43.6 points per game throughout his senior season. He also played high school basketball.

Washington played in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and announced his commitment to Georgia during the contest.

The Bulldogs are replacing tight ends Eli Wolf and Charlie Woerner, an NFL draft selection. Washington is projected to start at tight end in passing situations later in the 2020 season.

Tre McKitty, an FSU transfer is more experienced, so expect him to be the run blocker for the Dawgs. Both compete with John FitzPatrick, the most experienced returning tight end, for playing time.

Washington also adds value for the Bulldogs after the catch. Look at the tenacity on his stiff arms here:

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Georgia Bulldogs football player card: TE Tre’ McKitty

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Tre’ McKitty transferred to the University of Georgia from Florida State University.

Tre’ McKitty, Tight End (No. 87):

Class: Graduate Student

Height: 6-5

Weight: 245 pounds

Hometown: Wesley Chapel, Florida

High School: IMG Academy

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Tre’ McKitty transferred to the University of Georgia following the end of the 2019 college football season. McKitty left Florida State University.

McKitty projects as the starting tight end on Georgia’s roster next season. He’ll face some solid competition, but the experience he gained at FSU (played in 35 games) sets him apart from the rest of the group. The Bulldogs are replacing Eli Wolf and NFL draft selection Charlie Woerner.

Georgia added class of 2020 five-star TE Darnell Washington this offseason. Washington is projected to be McKitty’s main competitor for the starting role.  They figure to all compete with John FitzPatrick, the most experienced returning tight end, for playing time.

McKitty racked up 520 total yards at FSU. He was a three-star recruit coming out of IMG Academy. He enters the season on the Mackey Award watch list. He can block too:

 

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UGA football player card: TE John Fitzpatrick

Georgia Bulldogs tight end John Fitpatrick played in eleven games last season as a freshman.

John Fitzpatrick, Tight End (#86):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-6

Weight: 230 pounds

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

High School: Marist High School

Georgia Bulldogs tight end John Fitpatrick played in eleven games last season. He recorded one catch against Murray State. The Marist High School product played in two games during the 2018 season. He was able to redshirt during this season.

Fitzpatrick will have a change to see more snaps next season. He may be the best blocking tight end on Georgia’s roster. The Dawgs are replacing Eli Wolff and 49ers draft selection Charlie Woerner.

Georgia added Florida State transfer Tre’ McKitty and 2020 five-star TE Darnell Washington this offseason. They figure to compete with Fitzpatrick for playing time.

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

Here’s a look back at when he committed to the University of Georgia:

He’ll face a battle to start, but should play in every game this season when healthy.

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