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Former UGA running backs score in NFL’s opening week

Former Georgia Bulldogs running backs are off to a solid start to begin the 2021 NFL season.

Former Georgia Bulldogs running backs are off to a solid start to begin the 2021 NFL season. Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, and D’Andre Swift are the former UGA running backs in the NFL.

Former Georgia star Todd Gurley remains a free agent at the moment.

Nick Chubb and D’Andre Swift found the end zone for their respective teams in week one.

 

Madden 22 ratings: Former Georgia football star Nick Chubb

Madden 22 ratings: Former Georgia football star Nick Chubb

Madden, the popular NFL video game produced by EA Sports, has released some player ratings for the 2022 edition that comes out on Aug. 20.

One of the first players rated is former Georgia football standout Nick Chubb. The Cleveland Browns running back is the game’s 2nd highest rated  back at 96 overall out of a possible 99.

Chubb does have the highest rating for broken tackles at 98 overall.

Chubb has taken the league by storm since being drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2018 draft. Since then, the Cedartown, Ga., native is the top running back in the league, per Pro Football Focus (PFF).

It’s workouts like these that makes Chubb such a problem for defenses.

Stay tuned to UGA Wire as more Bulldogs find out their ratings.

Watch: Former Georgia star Nick Chubb is way stronger than you think

Watch: Former Georgia star Nick Chubb is way stronger than you think

Former Georgia running back and current Cleveland Brown, Nick Chubb, has always been known as a physical freak.

Before Chubb became the second all-time leading rusher in UGA history (3,424), he was running high school track looking like Ronnie Coleman in his Mr. Olympia prime.

Yes, Chubb looks as if he is chiseled in stone, but how strong is the Cedartown, Ga., native?

Here’s two clips to give you an idea. First, here is Chubb taking 600 pounds for a casual ride on his back…

Let’s not forget that Chubb tor multiple ligaments in his left knee playing for Georgia in 2015…

And in an even more impressive feat, Chubb hang cleans over 420 pounds, which if you aren’t familiar with cleans, is an incredible amount of weight…

 

NFL tacklers beware, the league’s top-rated running back is on a mission.

Pro Football Focus has Chubb rated as the NFL’s top back since 2018, taking into account each play of each game. In 2020, Chubb battled through injury and finished with 190 carries for 1,067 yards with 12 touchdowns and 16 receptions for 150 yards in 12 games.

Chubb and the Browns are set to kickoff the preseason visiting the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

 

 

 

 

UGA great Nick Chubb helps Cleveland Browns to first playoff win since 1995

UGA great Nick Chubb helped the Cleveland Browns to their first playoff win since 1995 in a win over the Steelers on Sunday night.

The Cleveland Browns secured their first playoff win since 1995 in a 48-37 win versus the Steelers in Pittsburg in a wild-card matchup on Sunday night.

One reason for the Browns historical performance was a big night from former Georgia running back Nick Chubb.

Georgia football’s second all-time leading rusher carried the ball 18 times for 76 yards and caught 4 passes for 69 yards and this game-sealing touchdown.

A historical week for the Browns who, after making the Playoffs for the first time in 20 years just a week ago, were forced to face the Steelers without head coach Kevin Stefanski, tight ends coach Drew Petzing, defensive backs coach Jeff Howard, offensive guard Joel Bitonio, wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge and cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson due to positive COVID-19 testing.

However, the Browns COVID-19 scares did not translate over to gameplay and especially not to Chubb and his ability.

Jan 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) celebrates with quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of an AFC Wild Card playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Chubb still ran for over 1,000 yards during the regular season while missing four and a half games due to a knee injury and with his performance on Sunday night, the Cedartown, Ga., native has entered his name into the Browns history books.

I wonder if the 27 NFL teams that passed on Chubb in the 2018 NFL Draft ever wish they had done things differently.

I sat down with 2021 UGA signee Kamari Lassiter in the latest episode of UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton! We talk about his recruitment and future as a Dawg. Listen here:

Former UGA RB Nick Chubb cares about winning, not your fantasy team

Cleveland Browns and former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb ran out of bounds instead of risking a potential comeback loss.

The Cleveland Browns gave former Georgia Bulldog running back Nick Chubb the ball with the game on the line. Nick Chubb did not let Cleveland down.

On third-and-3, with a little more than a minute to go Nick Chubb took a toss play outside the hash marks, made a man miss and he was off to the races. Nobody was catching Nick Chubb, but that didn’t stop him from going out of bounds at the 1-yard line instead of scoring a touchdown.

Chubb knew the game’s situation well. If he scored, then Cleveland would be up 17-7, but the Houston Texans would’ve gotten the ball back. Sure, Houston would’ve needed multiple scores in under a minute, but NFL fans saw some crazy things this past week including a Hail Mary catch by DeAndre Hopkins.

Instead of scoring, Chubb put his team first and ran the ball out of bounds. Cleveland kneeled a few times and won 10-7. Here’s the play where Nick Chubb ripped out the clutch run to put the game away:

Chubb’s fantasy managers will be upset, but Nick Chubb cares about winning, not about fantasy sports. Chubb was happy to return from injury and improve Cleveland’s playoff hopes. The Browns are 6-3 overall and will look to lean on Nick Chubb moving forward.

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Former Georgia RB Nick Chubb set to return following injury

Former Georgia Bulldog and current Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will return following a sprained MCL he suffered in week four.

Former Georgia Bulldogs star and current Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will return for Cleveland this week. Chubb will provide a boost to the Browns, who need him in order to attempt to make the postseason.

Nick Chubb is returning to action following a right MCL sprain he suffered in Cleveland’s Week 4 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Chubb is averaging an impressive 5.9 yards per carry on the season. In four games, the University of Georgia product ran for 335 rushing yards and scored four rushing touchdowns.

Fantasy football managers with Chubb on their roster will be happy to see him return. Despite his recent injury, Chubb is a must-start player in all formats. Chubb’s return reduces the value of Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt. Look for Hunt to continue to have a significant role in the passing game.

Cleveland is currently 5-3 overall. The Browns went 2-2 without Nick Chubb and will need him to defeat the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. The Browns are in the mix in the AFC’s playoff hunt. The NFL’s expanded postseason gives the Browns a better chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002.

Earlier this week, Chubb returned to practice. He rocked a knee brace at practice, but looks explosive. See for yourself:

Nick Chubb still has more explosive rushing plays than any other player in the NFL despite playing in only four games.

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Georgia football play of the day – Georgia vs North Carolina (2016)

Watch the Georgia football play of the day here!

It’s Thursday, September 17 and today’s play of the day comes from the 2016 Chickfila Kickoff Game in Atlanta, which featured No. 18 Georgia versus an unranked North Carolina squad, led by future Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

It was coach Kirby Smart’s first game at the helm for UGA and star running back Nick Chubb’s first game back from a serious knee injury.

Teams traded early touchdowns in the first quarter, which made it 7-7 as Georgia held the ball at the North Carolina 19 yard line facing a second down with six yards to go.

Watch this neat sideline view of what happened next here:

Brian Herrien always seemed to find people to run over!

It was a great day on the ground for the Bulldogs. They would rush for 289 yards, with most of them coming from Chubb, who had one of the greatest returns from injury college football has ever seen. He totaled 32 carries for 222 yards with two touchdowns. And Georgia left Atlanta with a 33-24 victory, securing Smart’s first win as UGA head coach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Georgia RB Nick Chubb enters NFL concussion protocol

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head/neck area in training camp

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head/neck area in training camp. The Cleveland Browns running back finished second in the NFL in rushing yards (1,494) last season behind Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.

The former UGA standout has played in every game throughout his two year NFL career. Cleveland will miss him should he miss any game action. Hopefully, Chubb can heal up soon and get ready for the start of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns open their season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Kareem Hunt will assume the starting role in the Cleveland backfield until Chubb returns. Chubb must go through the various steps of the protocol before he’ll be able to fully return to practice and eventually able to play in a game.

Chubb is a key fixture in Cleveland’s offense. The Browns will look to improve upon their 6-10 record from last season.

We will provide updates on the status of Chubb’s recovery. His injury could open the door for Cleveland to bring back former Georgia Bulldog Brian Herrien. The Browns previously cut Herrien this offseason.

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Former UGA RB Nick Chubb suffers potential concussion

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb suffered a potential concussion injury at Cleveland Browns practice.

Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubb had a big-time season in the NFL last season. The Cleveland Browns running back finished second in the NFL in rushing yards (1,494) behind Derrick Henry in 2019.

Now, Nick Chubb is undergoing evaluation for a concussion. Chubb took a significant hit in practice. The former UGA standout has played in every game throughout his two year NFL career.

The Cleveland Browns open their seasons against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Kareem Hunt will assume the starting role in the Cleveland backfield for the time being.

We’ll keep you updated on the status of Chubb’s injury. His injury could open the door for Cleveland to bring back former Georgia Bulldog Brian Herrien. The Browns previously cut Herrien this offseason.

Nick Chubb’s injury could additionally have some serious fantasy football implications for all of the fantasy football fans out there. Chubb is going as a top ten running back in the majority of fantasy drafts.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news:

Jan 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs in a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Dawgs in the NFL: Nick Chubb ranks No. 36 on the NFL 100

Former Georgia star running back Nick Chubb is making his mark on the NFL. He is ranked No. 36 on the annual NFL 100. Details here!

Former Georgia star running back Nick Chubb is the second most prolific rusher in Georgia football history with 4, 769 yards and is now making his name heard with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.

Chubb was recently rated No. 36 in the annual NFL 100 which ranks the 100 best players in the league. Chubb was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft where he rushed for 996 yards with eight touchdowns in his rookie season.

2019 was a break-out year for the Cedar Town, Georgia native. Chubb rushed for 1494 yards (2nd in NFL) with eight touchdowns, which earned him a 2019 Prow Bowl invitation and the Brown’s offensive MVP.

Additionally , Pro Football Focus (PFF) rated Chubb as the best running back in the NFL over the past two seasons.

“Chubb has been the best rusher in the NFL since being drafted in the second round by the Browns in 2018. He is the only running back with a PFF rushing grade north of 90.0 over that two-year stretch, and he joins Derrick Henry as one of just two running backs to average over 4 yards after contact per attempt on 100 or more carries. You won’t find any negatives on Chubb’s resume in the broken tackle department, either. No matter which way you cut it, bringing this man to the ground is not an easy task.”