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Georgia Bulldogs transfer WR scores punt return TD

Houston Cougars wide receiver, former Georgia football transfer evaded several defenders on a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver and punt returner Mekhi Mews is off to a strong start with the Houston Cougars. Mews, who played at Georgia from 2021-2023, has 11 catches for 102 yards in three games with Houston.

The 5-foot-8, 185-pound wide receiver has the most receptions on the Cougars and the second-most receiving yardage. The former Georgia walk-on recorded an explosive 75-yard punt return for a touchdown in Houston’s 33-7 win over Rice.

Mews’ punt return touchdown is the second of his career. The junior previously scored a 67-yard punt return touchdown against Ball State in 2023 with Georgia.

The UGA transfer used his elite quickness to evade several Rice special teams players on his punt return touchdown.

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Mews and Houston are 1-2 to start the season. The Central Gwinnett High School product is having a much larger role with Houston and should continue to see a lot of snaps for the Cougars as they begin Big 12 play.

Georgia WR Mekhi Mews announces transfer destination

UGA walk-on wide receiver Mekhi Mews announces Big 12 transfer destination

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mekhi Mews announced his commitment to Houston on Wednesday.

Mews, a redshirt sophomore walk-on, entered the transfer portal shortly after UGA’s loss to Alabama in the SEC championship and after three seasons and two national championships as a Bulldog.

Playing time was hard to come by for Mews, who received limited snaps as a wide receiver during his time in Athens. In 2023, Mews saw most of his snaps as Georgia’s primary punt returner. His 69-yard touchdown versus Ball State is the first UGA punt return touchdown in five seasons.

The Grayson, Georgia, native played in 18 games as a Bulldog, totaling 15 receptions for 164 yards and a touchdown.

It’s unknown if Mews ever received a scholarship at Georgia, but that is expected to change at Houston.

The Cougars, who went 4-8 in their first season in the Big 12, are in rebuilding mode following the recent hiring of head coach Willie Fritz.

Mews will instantly be one of the quickest players in the Big 12.

Georgia WR, primary punt returner enters transfer portal

Georgia fan favorite at wide receiver enters the transfer portal

Georgia football walk-on wide receiver and punt returner Mekhi Mews has entered the transfer portal. Mews, a fan favorite, was Georgia’s primary punt returner throughout the 2023 college football season.

Mews has excellent quickness and made several notable plays on punt returns this season. Mews will have two years of eligibility at his new home.

The talented wide receiver has 13 receptions for 155 receiving yards and one touchdown in 2023. Mews also tacked on 20 punt returns for 205 yards and returned one punt for a touchdown. Mews returned 15 kickoffs for 402 yards including a long of 47 yards.

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The 5-foot-8, 185-pound receiver is Georgia’s ninth player to enter the transfer portal.

Wide receiver is a position of need for the Georgia roster this offseason.

Reaction: Georgia WR Mekhi Mews returns punt for TD

UGA football wide receiver Mekhi Mews scores Georgia’s first punt return for a touchdown since 2019

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mekhi Mews is turning heads through two weeks of the 2023 college football season. Mews had a career day as a receiver in Week 1 against UT Martin. As a returner, Mews is having the best game of his career.

Mews, a walk-on, returned a 67-yard punt for a touchdown to give Georgia a 7-0 lead over Ball State. Mews’ punt return for a touchdown is Georgia’s first punt return for a touchdown since Mecole Hardman scored on a 2019 punt return.

Mews’ touchdown helped Georgia get momentum. The Bulldogs earned a 31-0 halftime lead over Ball State thanks to a massive second quarter.

Let’s take a look the social reaction to Mekhi Mews’ punt return for a touchdown:

Watch: Mekhi Mews scores long TD off screen pass

Georgia Bulldogs walk-on wide receiver Mekhi Mews scores a nifty 54-yard touchdown off a screen pass.

Georgia Bulldogs walk-on wide receiver Mekhi Mews is looking to expand his role for the Dawgs in 2023. Mews already has a large role on special teams as the team’s kick returner and punt returner.

However, Mews is showing he is more than just a special team standout. He gave Georgia its most explosive play of the night against UT Martin.

You love to see walk-ons making plays.

Here’s a look at Mekhi Mews’ 54-yard touchdown in the third quarter:

Mews did an excellent job of being patient on the screen pass and allowed his blockers to set things up for him. The walk-on receiver used his quickness and speed to score a key touchdown. Mews’ score gave Georgia a 24-0 lead.