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Georgia football DL Netori Johnson picks transfer destination

Georgia Bulldogs lineman Netori Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this offseason and is now transferring to Middle Tennessee

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Netori Johnson entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this offseason and is now transferring to Middle Tennessee. Johnson was looking to break out during his junior season at Georgia, but didn’t see the field much.

Johnson switched positions to end the 2018 season and now has collegiate  experience on the defensive side of the football. The six-foot-four, 320 pounder came to the University of Georgia as a well-regarded offensive line recruit.

Johnson was impactful in limited playing time throughout 2019, where he played in four games. He recorded a sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and secured a fourth down stop against Murray State in 2019. It will be interesting to see if Netori Johnson plays defensive line or offensive line for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

In 2020, Johnson only played in the season opener against the Arkansas Razorbacks. With a conference-only schedule, the Bulldogs had limited playing time available for some of the depth players.

Netori Johnson is a former four-star prospect out of Cedar Grove High School. We wish him the best with Middle Tennessee.

This offseason is unique and will have a lot amount of roster turnover because players don’t lose a year of eligibility for the 2020 college football season. Johnson is one of many Georgia Bulldogs to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

Johnson announced his decision to transfer to Middle Tennessee via his Twitter account:

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Georgia football DL Jordan Davis makes NFL Draft decision

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is returning to the University of Georgia for another season

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is returning to the University of Georgia for another season. Davis was projected as a high 2021 NFL Draft pick, but is returning to do some unfinished business.

Davis is literally the biggest player who is returning to Athens for another season. He’ll technically be a junior for the 2021 season. He’s coming off his best game of the 2020 season. Davis recorded a sack, blocked a kick, and had three tackles against Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl. Davis had a tough 2020 season, where he suffered an elbow injury and missed extended time.

Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front. He came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Before coming to UGA, Davis played for a high school powerhouse football program at Mallard Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks in 2019. Davis appeared in every game throughout 2019 and started eight contests. He was named a freshman All-American following the 2018 season.

Now, Davis will look to combine with Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Adam Anderson, Jalen Carter and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the country in 2021.

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UGA football senior DL announces 2021 return

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt is returning for another senior season at the University of Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt is returning for another senior season at the University of Georgia. He came to Athens after spending time at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Wyatt was a four-star prospect coming out of Towers High School in Decatur, Georgia. He was similarly rated coming out of Hutchinson.

Wyatt played in 12 games during the 2018 season, during which he recorded 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He stepped up his game in 2019 and was a key factor in the Bulldogs’ No. 1-rated run defense. Wyatt had one sack as well in 2019.

This season, Wyatt recorded 21 tackles and several pressures. He started at defensive tackle for much of the year.

The senior defensive lineman has NFL potential, but is choosing to stay in Athens for another chance at the College Football Playoff. Wyatt announced his decision via his Twitter account:

Kirby Smart and Georgia have a defensive boost with Wyatt’s return. The Dawgs are still losing several players in the secondary to the NFL Draft, but have the talent to fill in the gaps.

Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) reacts after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Georgia football DL Netori Johnson enters transfer portal

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Netori Johnson has entered in the NCAA transfer portal. Johnson is a former four-star recruit for UGA.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Netori Johnson, who wears No. 72, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Johnson is Georgia’s third player to enter the portal in recent days. Johnson was looking to break out during his junior season, but he hasn’t seen the field much.

Johnson switched positions to end the 2018 season and now has collegiate  experience on the defensive side of the football. The six-foot-four, 320 pounder came to the University of Georgia as a well-regarded offensive line recruit.

Johnson was impactful in limited playing time throughout 2019, where he played in four games. He racked up a sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and secured a fourth down stop against Murray State last year.

This season, Johnson has only played in the season opener against the Arkansas Razorbacks. It has been a tough season for depth players on Georgia’s roster. With a conference-only schedule, the Bulldogs haven’t won as many blowouts and that’s limited playing time for some of the lesser known Dawgs.

Netori Johnson will have interest as a transfer. He is a former four-star prospect out of Cedar Grove High School. Where will he go next? We wish him the best.

Johnson can still return to Georgia. It must be noted that not every player who enters the transfer portal ends up transferring. This offseason is projected to have a tremendous amount of roster change because players don’t lose a year of eligibility for the 2020 college football season.

Here’s Johnson’s big sack from the 2019 season:

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Georgia football player card: DL Cameron Kinnie

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Cameron Kinnie is a member the class of 2020

Cameron Kinnie, defensive lineman (No. 52):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 265 pounds

Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia

High School: Collins Hill High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Cameron Kinnie is a member the high school recruiting class of 2020. He signed with the University of Georgia after being rated as a three-star recruit.

The Collns Hill High School graduate will be tied to Nazir Stackhouse, Jalen Carter, and Warren Brinson. The group represents Georgia’s scholarship defensive tackle signees in the class of 2020.

The Dawgs return Jordan Davis, Julian Rochester, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive interior. Kinnie will be able to learn from a lot of talented players in Athens. He make a take a couple of seasons to develop and see more playing time, but he’s under some of the best defensive coaches in the country.

Kinnie could additionally see playing time on the offensive side of the trenches. We’ll update you if he ever changes positions. The three-star signee is currently listed as a defensive lineman.

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UGA football player card: DL Cade Brock

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Cade Brock is a member of UGA’s highly rated class of 2020.

Cade Brock, defensive lineman (No. 54):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 250 pounds

Hometown: Subligna, Georgia

High School: Darlington High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Cade Brock is a member of UGA’s highly rated class of 2020. He signed with the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on after being rated as a two-star prospect.

Brock was the high school teammate of Tate Ratledge, a four-star offensive tackle recruit in the class of 2020 who also signed with Georgia.

Throughout his career, the Darlington High School graduate will be tied to Nazir Stackhouse, Jalen Carter, Warren Brinson and Cameron Kinnie. The group represents Georgia’s defensive tackle commitments in the class of 2020.

The Dawgs return Jordan Davis, Julian Rochester, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive interior. Brock will face a lot of competition for playing time as a freshman, so don’t be shocked if he redshirts as a freshman.

Here’s how Cade Brock committed to the University of Georgia:

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UGA football player card: DL Jalen Carter

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020.

Jalen Carter, defensive lineman (No. 88):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Apopka, Florida

High School: Apopka High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020. Carter was rated as both a five and four-star prospect according to recruiting services.

At Apopka High School, Carter played tight end, punter, and defensive tackle. He dominated as a senior and recorded 12 sacks. He played at the same high school as NFL legend Warren Sapp.

Carter was quite impressive in camps and against stout competition. Can he hold up as well in the SEC? Not too much will be expected of him as a freshman, but he’s certainly got the talent to break into UGA’s talented front seven.

The Dawgs return Jordan Davis, Julian Rochester, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive line. Carter will be fun to watch next season.

 

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UGA football player card: DL Warren Brinson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson played high school football at the prestigious IMG Academy

Warren Brinson, defensive lineman (No. 97):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-4

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Bradenton, Florida

High School: IMG Academy

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Warren Brinson played high school football at the prestigious IMG Academy. Brinson enrolled early at the University of Georgia.

The four-star recruit will be a part of Georgia’s stout front seven. Brinson is a native of Savannah, Georgia and played football at Savannah Christian before coming to IMG Academy.

Last season, Georgia had the top run defense in the nation and allowed only two rushing touchdowns all season. Brinson will help provide depth and potential for the Dawgs. He’ll be an important player in the future.

Brinson will combine with Malik Herring, Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, Azeez Ojulari, Jordan Davis and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the SEC next season. Dan Lanning’s defense should be a treat to watch.

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UGA football player card: DL Jordan Davis

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front.

Jordan Davis, defensive lineman (No. 99):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-6

Weight: 330 pounds

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

High School: Mallard Creek High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front. Davis came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Before coming to UGA, Davis played for North Carolina powerhouse football program Mallard Creek, where he faced some of the top competition in the state.

The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks last season. Davis appeared in every game and started eight contests. Davis has recorded 43 total tackles over the first two seasons of his career. He was named a freshman All-American following the 2018 season.

Last season, Georgia had the top run defense in the NCAA and didn’t allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back. Davis was a big part of the reason why the Bulldogs achieved this impressive accomplishment.

Now, Davis will look to combine with Malik Herring, Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, Azeez Ojulari, and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the country.

Nov 23, 2019; Athens, GA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis and linebacker Azeez Ojulari celebrate after a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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UGA football player card: DL Tyler Malakius

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Malakius redshirted as a freshman last season.

Tyler Malakius, defensive lineman (No. 97):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 280 pounds

Hometown: Byron, Georgia

High School: Wesfield High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Malakius redshirted as a freshman last season. Prior to coming to the University of Georgia Malakius played high school football and wrestled at Wesfield.

Malakius’s brother, Tavis, has played football for UNLV. Tavis also a defensive lineman. He helped UNLV go 4-8 last season.

Here’s how Tyler committed to UGA football:

Tyler Malakius will fight for playing time with defensive linemen like Zion Logue, Tramel Walthour, Tymon Mitchell, and more. Malakius is projected to be a back up, since Georgia is returning a lot of experience and talent along the defensive front.

Last season Georgia had the top run defense in the NCAA and didn’t allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back.

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