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Former Georgia Bulldog OL Trey Hill dominates in NFL preseason

Georgia Bulldogs NFL rookie Trey Hill has looked stout for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL preseason.

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Georgia Bulldogs NFL rookie Trey Hill has looked impressive thus far in the NFL preseason. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Georgia center Trey Hill in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft with the 190th pick.

Trey Hill was the only returning starter on the talented Georgia Bulldogs offensive line in 2020. Hill took over at center after former Arizona Cardinal Lamont Gaillard was drafted in 2019. He started 22 games in his Georgia career.

Hill earned AP All-SEC second-team honors in 2019 and was named preseason All-SEC in 2020. Hill started eight games in 2020 before undergoing minor knee surgeries in both knees ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. These surgeries contributed to Hill’s slide in the NFL draft.

Cincinnati Bengals center Trey Hill (63) faced off against top-level college football competition in the SEC. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)

Don’t be fooled. Trey Hill is seriously talented and brings a physicality to the center position that few can match. If healthy, then the Bengals landed a steal in the 2021 NFL draft.

The Bengals recently traded center and guard Billy Price to the New York Giants. Perhaps they are showing confidence if Trey Hill.

Hill’s preseason performances gives the Bengals a lot to look forward to:

Trey Hill dominated against the Washington Football Team in the preseason. Washington has one of the better defensive lines in all of football. Hill was playing against back ups, but he looked sharp in pass protection and when run blocking.

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Cincinnati Bengals select Georgia Bulldogs C Trey Hill

Georgia center Trey Hill was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 190th pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Georgia center Trey Hill in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft with the 190th pick.

Hill has been a mainstay on a talented Bulldogs offensive line for the last three seasons. He took over at center after Arizona Cardinal Lamont Gilliard was drafted in 2019 and started in the middle for 22 games.

The Warner Robins, Georgia, native earned AP All-SEC second-team honors in 2019 and was named preseason All-SEC in 2020. Hill started eight games last season before undergoing minor knee surgeries in both knees ahead of the Peach Bowl.

Check out some of Hill’s tape here.

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Get caught up on all things Georgia football NFL draft with this week’s episode of “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton”

What Georgia Bulldogs have declared for the 2021 NFL Draft?

Numerous Georgia Bulldogs have announced that they intend to enter into the 2021 NFL Draft and several others are staying in Athens.

Eleven Georgia Bulldogs have announced that they intend to enter into the 2021 NFL Draft. Remaining players have about a week to make a decision on their NFL future. Additionally, six notable players have announced that they’re returning to the University of Georgia for another season.

The 2021 offseason is unique because players can transfer and be immediately eligible. The 2020 season does not count against anybody’s eligibility either.

Kirby Smart and Georgia will have to replace five defensive backs who have declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. The Bulldogs are only losing two offensive linemen and a tight end on the offensive side of the football. Quarterback JT Daniels is returning for another season and so are the vast majority of his weapons.

Here’s a list of every Georgia Bulldog who have made decisions regarding the 2021 NFL Draft:

Georgia football’s Trey Hill enters 2021 NFL Draft

Junior Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Trey Hill is entering into the 2021 NFL Draft. Hill was a key starter at UGA.

Junior Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Trey Hill is entering into the 2021 NFL Draft. Hill began the season as the only returning member of Georgia’s starting offensive line. The Houston County High School product helped Georgia weather the storm and helped the Bulldogs put together some impressive offensive line performances as a unit.

Trey Hill is 6 feet, 4 inches, and is one of the best centers in the 2021 NFL Draft. Impressively, No. 55 has already graduated from the University of Georgia. He is truly a man on a mission.

Hill was named second team All-SEC following his impressive 2019 performance. Unfortunately in 2020 his season was cut short due to injury. Georgia got a preview of how life would be like without Hill in the Peach Bowl. The Bulldogs struggled to consistently run the football against Cincinnati.

Offensive line coach Matt Luke may have his hands full once again in terms of replacing elite talent. Offensive guard Ben Cleveland is also entering into the NFL Draft. Justin Shaffer, a senior, additionally faces an NFL Draft decision.

Trey Hill came to Athens as a four or five star recruit depending on the scouting service and has easily lived up to his touted billing. He announced his decision to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft via his Twitter account:

Congratulations to Trey Hill. He was a rock during his time at Georgia. He has the ability to play right away in the NFL. He’s currently projected as a third round draft selection.

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Report: UGA Preseason All-SEC center Trey Hill out indefinitely

Georgia senior guard Trey Hill is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing two arthroscopic surgeries. Details here

According to a report from 247Sports that has since been confirmed by multiple sources, Georgia senior guard Trey Hill is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair minor injuries to both knees.

The news comes just a few days after the Bulldogs’ Preseason All-SEC  center was tabbed as the highest-graded interior lineman by Pro Football Focus after his performance in Georgia’s 45-16 win versus South Carolina.

Hill has been Georgia’s anchor at center for 22 straight starts, earning AP All-SEC 2nd team honors in 2019.

The Warner Robins, Georgia, native is out for the Bulldog’s matchup with Vanderbilt this Saturday and will likely miss the rest of the season including the Missouri makeup game that will either be played Dec. 12 or Dec 19 and bowl appearance.

Georgia can turn to sophomore guard Warren Ericson, who started the 2019 Sugar Bowl versus Baylor at center and has seen time at both right guard and center this season, or true freshman Sedric Van Pran, the top center prospect of the 2020 recruiting class.

If Hill was limited by these knee injuries, however minor they may be, it’s smart to clean up things through surgery now as he is set to enter the 2021 NFL Draft this spring.

I’ll miss watching Hill dominate defensive lines, but the Bulldogs should be in good hands with Ericson and Van Pran moving forward.

Here’s a look back at one of Hill’s best plays versus South Carolina last week.

Make sure you’re caught up on Georgia football before the Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt this Saturday! I break it down in this week’s episode of the UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton. I’m joined by special guest Chris Milton, UGA running back Kendall Milton’s dad. We talk about Kendall’s transition from recruit to freshman standout and how he’s progressing from his knee injury. Listen here:

Pro Football Focus tabs UGA’s Trey Hill as highest graded interior lineman in CFB

UGA center Trey Hill was named the highest-graded interior offensive lineman in college football for week 13 by Pro Football Focus (PFF).

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Georgia’s offensive line turned heads in their performance vs. South Carolina on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs rushed for 336 yards and four touchdowns on the way to a 45-16 win in Columbia.

Senior guard Ben Cleveland was named SEC Lineman of the Week while senior center Trey Hill was named the highest-graded interior offensive lineman in college football for week 13 by Pro Football Focus (PFF).

It should be noted that the Gamecocks were down several defensive starters, including Kinsley Enagbare, the SEC’s leader in sacks, but the way Hill played from his center position was awesome to watch and it should boost his NFL Draft stock.

Watch Hill blow a couple of South Carolina defenders off the line to spring running back James Cook for a long run.

It was great to see this Bulldogs offensive line get back on track after just eight yards rushing vs. Mississippi State in week 12.

The No. 9 Bulldogs (6-2) are back in action this Saturday in Athens vs. Vanderbilt (0-8). Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

 

Georgia vs Auburn: Previewing The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

Georgia football has a big game this weekend: UGA vs Auburn. Here’s a preview of the 2020 edition of The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, Georgia versus Auburn, comes early this year with the SEC’s conference-only schedule.

And it’s a matchup of two top-10 programs – Georgia comes in ranked No. 4 after a 37-10 win versus Arkansas in Fayetteville and Auburn sits at No. 7 after a 29-13 win versus Kentucky.

The biggest question once again for the Bulldogs is who will start at quarterback?

USC transfer J.T. Daniels was cleared Monday after missing 2019 with an ACL tear, so we may finally get to see what Daniels can do under center for Georgia on Saturday.

If Daniels doesn’t get the start, we will either see junior Stetson Bennett or redshirt freshman D’Wan Mathis.

Mathis started the game at Arkansas but was quickly relieved of duties just five drives. Bennett, who went 20/29 for 211 yards and two touchdowns, replaced him and led Georgia back from a 5-point deficit.

Hear what former Georgia quarterback, CBS Sports analyst Aaron Murray thinks about the Bulldogs’ quarterbacks here:

Regardless of who winds up at quarterback, Georgia will have its hands full with a loaded Auburn team.

The Tigers are led by sophomore quarterback Bo Nix, who was responsible for most of Auburn’s offense versus Kentucky.

He threw for 233 yards on 16/27 passing with 3 touchdowns and led team in rushing with five carries for 34 yards.

Nix didn’t get much help from the Tigers’ backfield, but he did establish a connection with junior receiver Seth Williams, who went off with six receptions for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns.

They will face a Georgia secondary coming off of a three interception performance versus the Razorbacks, returning one for a touchdown and adding a couple of passes defended.

Preseason All-American safety Richard LeCounte had two of those picks and looks like the unquestioned leader of the 2020 Bulldogs defense, who’s depth and talent across the board is among the best in the nation.

The Bulldogs have big junior tackle Jordan Davis in the middle of its defensive front and senior defensive end Malik Herring setting the edge with star linebackers Nolan Smith and Azeez Ojulari cleaning up. And don’t forget about senior linebacker Monte Rice at the mike linebacker spot.

With the current quarterback mess, Georgia will have to lean on these talented guys on the Bulldog defense to get a win versus a tough Auburn team, but Auburn coach Gus Malzahn always seems to have issues scoring versus Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s defenses, so look for a low scoring punt-fest this Saturday.

Trey Hill named to Outland Trophy watch list

Georgia football OL Trey Hill has been named to the Outland Trophy watch list, awarded annually to the nation’s top interior lineman.

Georgia’s junior offensive lineman Trey Hill has been named to the Outland Trophy watch list.

The trophy is awarded annually to college football’s best interior lineman, named after the 19th century All-American tackle and halfback John H. Outland.

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Hill will likely be the centerpiece of the Georgia offensive line in 2020.  The Dawgs lost key pieces in the trenches this offseason with the departure of Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Solomon Kindley (all NFL draft selections).  On top of that, junior tackle Cade Mays transferred to Tennessee after an unusual fallout.

Hill saw time in all 14 games in 2018, starting the final four games at right guard.  In 2019 he started at center all 14 games, was named to the AP All-SEC 2nd Team and was the co-winner of the Offensive Most Improved Player award at Georgia’s post-season awards gala.

The 6-foot-4, 330-pound Warner Robbins, GA native allowed only two quarterback pressures last season on 433 pass block snaps.

Hill is projected to be taken in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft following his junior year at UGA.

UGA football player card: OL Trey Hill

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Trey Hill is the only returning member of last season’s starting offensive front

Trey Hill, Offensive Line (#55):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 330 pounds

Hometown: Warner Robins, Georgia

High School:  Houston County High School

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Trey Hill is the only returning member of last season’s starting offensive front. Hill has played in 28 games in his career, including the 2019 season, where he started every game at center. He additionally has experience starting at offensive guard.

Hill was named second team All-SEC following his impressive 2019 performance. He helped man one of the top offensive line units in all of college football last season. Hill will be the glue of Georgia’s offensive line and will help give the Dawgs a cohesive unit. Matt Luke and offensive line are replacing several NFL draft picks.

Hill was quite effective in pass protection last season:

Trey Hill came to Athens as a four/five star recruit (depending on the scouting service) and has certainly lived up to his billing. Hill is a candidate to leave for the NFL Draft early following the 2020 college football season. In fact, Hill projects as a third round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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