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UGA football player card: DL Zion Logue

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue came to the University of Georgia as a three-star defensive end recruit.

Zion Logue, defensive lineman (No. 96):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-5

Weight: 295 pounds

Hometown: Lebanon, Tennessee

High School: Lebanon High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Zion Logue came to the University of Georgia as a three-star defensive end recruit. Before coming to Athens, Logue was a talented football player for Lebanon High School.

Logue redshirted as a freshman in 2019, but was able to play against both Murray State and Arkansas State. He’ll look to find more playing time next season.

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UGA football player card: DL Devonte Wyatt

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt came to Athens after spending time at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Devonte Wyatt, defensive lineman (No. 95):

Class: Senior

Height: 6-3

Weight: 301 pounds

Hometown: Decatur, Georgia

High School: Towers High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt came to Athens after spending time at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Wyatt was a three- or four-star prospect, depending on the recruiting site, 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 last season and was a key factor in the Bulldogs’ No. 1-rated run defense. Wyatt had one sack as well last year.

The senior defensive lineman has NFL potential. Unfortunately, he was involved in an off-the-field incident this offseason. He is certainly a key factor along Georgia’s defensive front, so he would be missed if he’s out for any games this season.

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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UGA football player card: DL Tymon Mitchell

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tymon Mitchell was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Franklin Road Academy.

Tymon Mitchell, defensive lineman (No. 91):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 315 pounds

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

High School: Franklin Road Academy

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tymon Mitchell was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Franklin Road Academy. Mitchell played against both Murray State and Arkansas State last season. He recorded four total tackles and was able to redshirt.

Mitchell will have to battle some talented players to see increased playing time along Georgia’s top-rated defense. The former three-star prospect is capable of stepping up next season or in the future. UGA will have incredible depth in the front seven next season.

He and Tramel Walthour won the award for the defensive scout team players of the year last season. Mitchell additionally wrestled in combination with playing football in high school.

FRA teammate’s Lance Wilhoite, left, and Tymon Mitchell pose for a picture in the Tennessean’s photo booth on Wednesday on the first day of the early signing period. Wilhoite signed with Oregon while Mitchell is going to Georgia.

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UGA football player card: DL Tramel Walthour

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tramel Walthour was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Hutchinson Community College.

Tramel Walthour, defensive lineman (No. 90):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-3

Weight: 280 pounds

Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia

High School:  Liberty County High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tramel Walthour was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of high school and following time at Hutchinson Community College. Walthour appeared in the game against Georgia Tech last season.

He was a winner of the defensive scout team player of the year award last season.

Walthour will have to battle some talented players to see increased playing time along  Georgia’s top-rated 2019 rushing and scoring defense. The former three-star prospect has the talent to break into the line up.

Throwback to when Walthour committed to the University of Georgia:

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UGA football player card: DL Netori Johnson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Netori Johnson will look to break out during his junior season after undergoing a position change.

Netori Johnson, defensive lineman (#72):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 320 pounds

Hometown: Ellenwood, Georgia

High School: Cedar Grove High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Netori Johnson will look to break out during his junior season. Why may Johnson be able to breakout? He switched positions to end the 2018 season and now has more experience on the defensive side of the football.

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

Johnson will have to battle some talented players to see playing time along  Georgia’s top-rated 2019 rushing and scoring defense. The former four-star prospect has the talent to break into the line up. The Cedar Grove High School product redshirted as a freshman during the 2017 season.

Here’s Johnson’s big sack from last season:

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Georgia football player card: DL Bill Norton

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Norton played in three games and redshirted as a freshman in 2019.

Bill Norton, Defensive Line (#45):

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 6-6

Weight: 285 pounds

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

High School: Christian Brothers High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Norton played in three games as a freshman in 2019. Despite the playing time, Norton was able to redshirt during his first season in Athens. He finished the season with four tackles.

Norton will face a battle for playing time with Jordan Davis, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive front. Norton came to Athens as a talented four star recruit from Christian Brothers High School. He additionally played four years of basketball during his high school days. Some recruiting services considered him an offensive lineman, but thus far Kirby Smart is utilizing him on the defensive side of the football.

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