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UGA football player card: RB Garrett Jones

Georgia Bulldogs running back Garret Jones walked on to the football team as a freshman in 2018

Running Back Garrett Jones (No. 36):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 203 pounds

Hometown: Albany, Georgia

High School: Deerfield-Windsor High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Garret Jones walked on to the football team as a freshman in 2018. He immediately took a redshirt during that season.

Jones played in the 2019 edition of G-Day and carried the ball once. Jones is expecting to major in Business during his time in Athens. Jones ran for 1,400 yards as a junior in high school. He earned recognition throughout the state for his excellence.

Jone will be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Jones will need to step-up his game in order to compete in UGA’s deep, talented backfield. He’s projected to be primarily used as depth next season.

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Georgia football player card: LB Monty Rice

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice finished the 2019 season as a second team All-SEC performer

Monty Rice, Linebacker (No. 32):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-1

Weight: 235 pounds

Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama

High School: James Clemens High School

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Monty Rice finished the 2019 season as a second team All-SEC performer. Rice racked up a team best 89 tackles last season. He helped Georgia have the top run defense in the country in 2019.

Rice will start at inside linebacker for Georgia next season. He’s a solid NFL Draft prospect and surprised some when he decided to return to Athens. Rice has only missed five games in his career.

He came to Athens as a lowly rated four-star or three-star recruit depending on the recruiting service. Rice was a big reason UGA didn’t allow a rushing touchdown last season:

Rice will lead an elite defense once again in 2020. Georgia returns key players at every level of the defense. Dan Lanning and the Bulldog defense will be the strength of the team.

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UGA football player card: RB Darius Jackson

Prior to coming to the University of Georgia, Jackson ran track and played football for Washington County High School

Running Back Darius Jackson (No. 29):

Class: Junior

Height: 5-10

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Sandersville, Georgia

High School: Washington County High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Darius Jackson walked on to the team in 2018. He ended up redshirting that season.

Prior to coming to the University of Georgia, Jackson ran track and played football for Washington County High School. He is a strong back, who finished second in the state in weightlifting as a sophomore.

He didn’t play last season, but did participate in G-Day and spring drills. Jackson will look to gain more traction in 2020.

He’ll be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Jackson will need to step-up his game in order to compete in UGA’s deep, talented backfield.

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UGA football player card: RB Anthony Summey

Georgia Bulldogs running back Anthony Summey came to Athens as a two-star recruit as a member of the class of 2019

Running Back Anthony Summey (No. 28):

Class: Redshirt freshamn

Height: 6-0

Weight: 210 pounds

Hometown: Ocean Township, New Jersey

High School: St. Peter’s Preparatory High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Anthony Summey came to Athens as a two-star recruit as a member of the class of 2019. Summey redshirted last season.

He played high school football at St. Peter’s Preparatory. Summey plays with a steady style, but lacks explosive speed.

He’ll be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Here’s how Summey initially committed to the University of Georgia:

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Georgia football player card: LB Quay Walker

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker came to the UGA as a four-star recruit. He also played basketball for Crisp County High School.

Quay Walker, Linebacker (No. 25):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 240 pounds

Hometown: Cordele, Georgia

High School: Crisp County High School

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit. He also played basketball for Crisp County High School. Walker recorded 23 tackles last season, including a sack.

Walker has played in all but one game throughout his career. Kirby Smart and the Georgia coaching staff considered him one of the most improved players on the team in 2019.

Walker had one of the most entertaining commitments in recent memory:

Walker should have a decent sized role for Dan Lanning’s defense in 2020. Walker can help fill in for some of the missed snaps and production from NFL Draft pick Tae Crowder.

Walker, Trezmen Marshall, Nakobe Dean, and Nate McBride will compete for playing time at linebacker. Returning stud Monty Rice is projected to start at the other inside linebacker position.

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UGA photographer provides positive update after scary collision

Georgia football photographer Chamberlain Smith gave an update after the injury from the UGA vs Auburn game.

An eerie silence fell across Jordan-Hare Stadium late in the second quarter of UGA’s 21-14 triumph over Auburn. It came after Georgia running back Brian Herrien was shoved out of bounds, where he collided with UGA photography intern Chamberlain Smith, knocking her unconscious for a few moments.

Smith was ultimately taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital after the scary collision.

However, it appears that things are looking hopeful for Smith, as she posted an encouraging update about her health on Twitter.

Smith revealed that she is doing okay and left the hospital with nothing more than a concussion and some bruises.

It’s a hopeful update after an incident that appeared that it could have been much, much worse than it was. Dawg Nation wishes Chamberlain Smith a speedy and healthful recovery from her injuries.