uga depth chart – Syndication Server

Projecting Georgia’s quarterback room ahead of spring practice

Is quarterback depth a concern? Georgia has just three scholarship quarterbacks ahead of spring practice.

The Georgia Bulldogs have one of the country’s best quarterback rooms for the 2024 season. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck announced his return to Athens in December and is a big reason why Georgia is preseason national championship favorites (+350, per BetMGM).

Georgia lost some depth at quarterback this offseason as Brock Vandagriff transferred to Kentucky. Additionally, Dylan Raiola’s last-minute flip to Nebraska means that Georgia has just three scholarship quarterbacks entering spring practice.

[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″]

Obviously, Carson Beck is the starter for Georgia this season. However, what other options does Georgia have? Georgia’s quarterback depth is a concern, but fortunately the Bulldogs return a stout offensive line, so it is unlikely that Beck will take too many hits this fall. Let’s take a look at Georgia’s projected quarterback depth chart entering spring practice.

Georgia football 2023 positional depth charts

What does UGA football’s depth chart look like entering the 2023 college football season?

The Georgia Bulldogs return a stacked roster for the 2023 college football season. Georgia is looking to win a third straight national championship.

Georgia’s talented roster features 14 Bulldogs that made the 2023 preseason coaches All-SEC football team, including 10 on the first team. However, Georgia’s roster is not without flaws.

The Bulldogs announced Carson Beck will be the starting quarterback. Beck does not have much college experience, so the quarterback position is a bit of an unknown. Additionally, Georgia has a banged up running backs room. Another position of concern is Georgia’s youthful outside linebacker group.

Most teams are envious of Georgia’s level of talent, but no team is perfect. Georgia has some weaknesses. However, head coach Kirby Smart has a very deep and talented roster that is capable of winning another national championship. Georgia has an outstanding level of talent at wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, defensive line, inside linebacker, and safety.

What does Georgia football’s depth chart look like entering the 2023 college football season?

Kirby Smart releases Georgia depth chart for Clemson game

Shortly ahead of Georgia’s top-five battle against Clemson on Saturday night, UGA head coach Kirby Smart released the first official depth chart of the 2021 season.

Let’s take a look:

1. JT Daniels (Jr.)

2. Carson Beck (RFr)

Stetson Bennett (Sr.)

4. Brock Vandagriff (Fr.)

1. Zamir White (Jr.)

James Cook (Sr.)

3. Kendall Milton (Soph.)

4. Kenny McIntosh (Jr.)

SLOT RECEIVER

1. Kearis Jackson (Jr.)

2. Arian Smith (RFr.)

3. Ladd McConkey (RFr.)

1. Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (Soph.)

2. Adonai Mitchell (Fr.)

3. Jackson Meeks (Fr.)

1. Jermaine Burton (Soph.)

2. Justin Robinson (RFr.)

3. Jaylen Johnson

TIGHT END

1. John FitzPatrick (Jr.)

Darnell Washington (Soph.)

3. Brock Bowers (Fr.)

1. Jamaree Salyer (Sr.)

2. Xavier Truss (RSoph.)

3. Broderick Jones (RFr.)

1. Justin Shaffer (Sr.)

2. Devin Willock (RFr.)

CENTER

1. Sedrick Van Pran (RFr.)

Warren Ericson (Jr)

1. Tate Ratledge (RFr.)

2. Owen Condon (Jr.)

3. Chad Lindberg (RFr.)

1. Warren McClendon (RSoph.)

2. Amarius Mims (Fr.)

1. Travon Walker (Jr.)

2. Tramel Walthour (Jr.)

3. Jonathan Jefferson (Fresh.)

1. Jordan Davis (Sr.)

2. Jalen Carter (Soph.)

3. Zion Logue (RSoph.)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

1. Devonte Wyatt (Sr.)

2. Nazir Stackhouse (Soph.)

Warren Brinson (Soph.)

1. Nolan Smith (Jr.)

2. Robert Beal (Sr.)

3. Chaz Chambliss (Fr.)

1. Adam Anderson (Sr.)

2. MJ Sherman (RFr.)

2. Xavian Sorey (Fr.)

MAC LINEBACKER

1. Nakobe Dean (Jr.)

2. Rian Davis (RSoph.)

3. Trezmen Marshall (RSoph.)

1. Quay Walker (Sr.)

Channing Tindall (Sr.)

3. Smael Mondon (Fr.)

1. Latavious Brini (Sr.)

Tykee Smith (Jr.)

3. Javon Bullard (Fr.)

LEFT:

1. Derion Kendrick (Sr.)

2. Nyland Green (Fr.)

3. Jalen Kimber (RFr.)

RIGHT:

1. Ameer Speed (Sr.)

Kelee Ringo (RFr.)

3. Kamari Lassiter (Fr.)

Four Georgia players earn Walter Camp preseason All-America honors

Four Georgia football players were named to a Walter Camp preseason All-America team.

The Georgia Bulldogs placed four players on the Walter Camp preseason All-America second team that was recently released.

Georgia returns loads of talent this season and has hopes of winning the not only the SEC Championship but the College Football Playoff as well.

Though no Bulldogs earned first team honors, four Dawgs found themselves on the second team, including a Bulldog special teamer.

Here are the four Bulldogs who made the second team.

Georgia RB coach Dell McGee on UGA’s loaded backfield

Georgia RB coach Dell McGee compares UGA’s loaded backfield to that of 2017, when Nick Chubb and Sony Michel were playing for the Bulldogs.

Georgia is at it again, returning yet another load backfield for the 2021 season.

Zamir White, James Cook, Kendall Milton, Kenny McIntosh, Daijun Edwards and 2021 early enrollee Lovasea Carroll all project to share the ball this season, resulting in another year of RBU going strong.

Right now, no single player is expected to shoulder the load, said Georgia running back coach Dell McGee on a Tuesday Zoom session.

“We don’t necessarily play seniority with any of our players, that’s why we have offseason workouts and spring ball.”

“A lot of our evaluation and setting of the depth chart will come from how they perform day in and day out leading up to the spring game. It’s a constant battle with our guys at the running back position.”

Last season, though, it was White who led the way in carries, yards and touchdowns.

Georgia running back stats (2020):

Zamir White: 144 carries, 779 yards, 11 touchdowns

James Cook: 45 carries, 303 yards, 3 touchdowns

Kenny McIntosh: 47 carries, 251 yards, 1 touchdown

Daijun Edwards: 37 carries, 218 yards, 1 touchdown

Kendall Milton: 35 carries, 193 yards, 0 touchdowns

Georgia’s running back battle will be exciting to follow this offseason with so much returning star power. McGee went as far as to compare the return of White and Cook to that of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel in 2017.

“It’s very similar to the situation when Sony Michel and Nick Chubb came back,” McGee said. “From a team standpoint, they want to do more and they feel like they are a part of that and part of the success that we can have.

Younger guys, like D’Adre Swift, seized the opportunity to learn from Michel and Chubb, and this year’s youngsters should take every chance they get to study and emulate Cook and White.

“I think it’s a good situation for our younger running backs and our younger players because they offer a lot of leadership mentally and physically on how to perform, how to practice and how to take care of their bodies.”

They have to treat this offseason and spring practice like it’s a brand new season,” McGee said.

They have to be eager to learn, eager to get better, eager to improve their skills because all of our players have weaknesses that they need to work on and that needs to be a point of emphasis and that starts with me making sure they’re detailed in what they need to improve on.”

[vertical-gallery id=40072]

Georgia football depth chart for Game 1 at Arkansas

Full Georgia football depth chart ahead of Week 1 matchup at Arkansas.

Georgia’s depth chart has been released just minutes before the 2020 season kickoff.

The Dawgs are on the road for game one against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EST on SEC Network.

Here is a complete look at Georgia’s depth chart for Week One.

OFFENSE:

QB:

D’Wan Mathis
Stetson Bennett
Carson Beck
J.T. Daniels (not cleared)

WR:

George Pickens
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint

LT:

Jamaree Salyer
Xavier Truss

LG:

Justin Shaffer
Clay Webb

Trey Hill
Warren Ericson
Sedrick Van Pran

RG:

Ben Cleveland
Warren Ericson
Netori Johnson

RT:

Owen Condon
Warren McClendon

TE:

John Fitzpatrick
Tre’ McKitty
Darnell Washington

TB:

James Cook
Zamir White
Kenny McIntosh
Daijun Edwards
Kendall Milton

WR:

Kearis Jackson
Demetris Robertson

WR:

Jermaine Burton
Matt Landers
Jaylen Johnson

DEFENSE:

DT:

Devonte Wyatt
Julian Rochester
Warren Brinson

NOSE:

Jordan Davis
Tymon Mitchell
Jalen Carter

DE:

Malik Herring
Travon Walker
Tramel Walthour

SAM:

Jermaine Johnson
Nolan Smith

JACK:

Azeez Ojulari
Adam Anderson

MONEY:

Monty Rice
Quay Walker
Rian Davis

MAC:

Nakobe Dean
Channing Tindall

LC:

DJ Daniel
Tyson Campbell

SS:

Richard LeCounte
Christopher Smith

FS:

Lewis Cine
Major Burns

RC:

Eric Stokes
Ameer Speed
Jalen Kimber

STAR:

Mark Webb
Tyrique Stevenson

SPECIALISTS:

Jake Camarda
Bill Rubright

PK/KO:

Jack Podlesny
Jared Zirkel

SN:

Payne Walker
William Mote

Jake Camarda
Stetson Bennett

KOR:

Kenny McIntosh
Jermaine Burton
Tyrique Stevenson

PR:

Kearis Jackson
Jermaine Burton
Tyrique Stevenson

Watch: Georgia OL Jamaree Salyer puts in offseason work, Kirby Smart reacts

UGA football OL Jamaree Salyer has slimmed down and is putting in offseason work. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacted on Twitter

Jamaree Salyer, Georgia’s projected starter at right tackle in 2020, has been busy putting in offseason work.

Salyer committed to Georgia as a five-star prospect in the class of 2018 out of Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. In two seasons, he’s seen action in 26 games. With the departure of four starters off of last season’s offensive line, Salyer will be expected to be a leader on the line next season.

When he signed with Georgia, he checked in at 342 pounds. According to this tweet he is now down to 315.

The tweet was posted by Big Dawgs Club, an offensive lineman training program.

Salyer’s new look caught the eye of Kirby Smart, who responded to the tweet. Big Dawgs Club responded to Kirby’s tweet and said that Salyer will report back to UGA at 308 pounds.

See the thread below:

⁦@jamareesalyer69⁩ Developing the Blueprint for you. God Plan 315 pounds right nowwwww ⁦@KirbySmartUGA⁩ pic.twitter.com/jfnkpBlbQr

— BIG DAWGS CLUB, LLC (@CoachKev79) May 13, 2020

315😳😎😜😁💪😱

— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) May 14, 2020

He will report at 308 https://t.co/FeZqPmfc7k

— BIG DAWGS CLUB, LLC (@CoachKev79) May 14, 2020

[vertical-gallery id=28511]

Sam Pittman on Georgia’s 2020 offensive line: ‘They’ll be fine’

Former Georgia football OL coach Sam Pittman is confident in UGA’s 2020 offensive line depth chart.

Georgia fans were devastated to hear the news of the departure of former offensive line coach Sam Pittman in December.

Pittman assembled the best offensive line Georgia, and quite possibly college football, has ever seen … and he has the evidence to prove that.

The Dawgs had three offensive linemen go in the first 111 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Two went in the first round: Andrew Thomas fourth to the New York Giants and Isaiah Wilson 29th to the Tennessee Titans.

Georgia had never had two offensive linemen selected in the first round of the same draft, and Thomas became the highest-drafted Bulldog offensive lineman in school history.

Solomon Kindley was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the draft.

Pittman took the head coaching job at the University of Arkansas, which triggered Kirby Smart’s hiring of former Ole Miss head coach Matt Luke to fill Pittman’s position in Athens.

The Athens Banner-Herald spoke with Pittman about his old players, and the future of the Georgia offensive line.

“I was proud of them,” Pittman told the Athens Banner-Herald. He was referring to the guys who stepped up in last year’s Sugar Bowl for the absent Andrew Thomas and Isaiah Wilson, who sat out for obvious reasons. “Jamaree Salyer did well. Warren Ericson was in there and played well. Cade (Mays) jumped out to left tackle and, of course, I know he’s not at Georgia anymore. The new guys, I felt like they played about what they played and Coach (Luke) did a nice job of getting them ready. I was really happy, and happy to see them win the game. I was happy for the kids because they finally got a chance to step in there and prove that they’re good football players as well.”

Coach Luke will be without a key piece he thought he would have the Dawg’s 2020 offensive line, Mays. The tackle entered the transfer portal this offseason and transferred to Tennessee, his father’s alma mater.

Pittman had some nice things to say about rising junior guard Salyer.

“Jamaree played quite a bit more this year than he had in the past. He actually played a lot of ball. To look at him, you’re going, man, he’s probably not a tackle but he is a tackle and he’s going to be a really good player. He’s kind of a natural pass protector.”

The Dawgs will also have rising junior center Trey Hill returning, who is a likely NFL prospect.

Pittman was not the slightest bit worried about Georgia losing so much talent to the NFL draft, even though the Dawgs are now conference foes to him. Pittman knows there is a surplus of talented linemen at Georgia and has plenty of confidence in Matt Luke taking over what he started.

“There’s plenty of talent on that line there even though they lost several kids but they recruited well like Georgia always does,” Pittman said. “Xavier Truss is a kid that’s got a lot of talent. They’ll be fine. They’ve got a really good offensive line coach there. They’ll be fine.”

Projected 2020 Georgia football depth chart: Offensive line

Taking a look at Georgia football’s offensive line depth chart for 2020 after losing four starters from dominant group in 2019.

In 2019, Georgia had one of the best offensive lines in the country.

The unit ranked fifth in the country in run-blocking and fourth in pass-blocking according to PFF (Pro Football Focus).

Looking ahead to 2020, the Bulldogs will have almost an entirely new starting unit. Cade Mays transferred to Tennessee, Matt Luke replaced Sam Pittman as line-coach and the Dawgs lost All-American Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Solomon Kindley to the NFL draft.

So, what will the protection look like in front of new quarterback Jamie Newman next season?

Right Tackle

Jamaree Salyer (Jr.)
Warren McClendon (RFr.)

Salyer is the most experienced option at right tackle for the Dawgs and although his size may be best fitted at guard, Slayer is athletic enough and played well against Baylor in the Sugar Bowl.

Right Guard

Ben Cleveland (RSr.)
Warren Ericson (RSoph.)

Cleveland has the most experience of any Bulldog lineman and at 6-foot-7 340 pounds may be the strongest player on the entire roster. He missed the Sugar Bowl with academic issues and has had his fair share of problems with injuries, however, his power on the inside is one of the reasons UGA running backs averaged almost 3 yards before contact last season.

Center

Trey Hill (Jr.)
Clay Webb (RFr.)

At center, the key is experience. Hill’s first season at center in 2019 was definitely a learning experience. He struggled with snaps at times but towards the end of the season he showed improvement. Hill’s upside is his pad-level and power inside and as a defensive lineman you don’t want to get caught in a Trey Hill-Ben Cleveland double-team block that is for sure.

Left Guard

Justin Shaffer (Sr.)
Clay Webb (RFr.)

Left guard is an educated guess. Shaffer played well in two games last year before his season was ended with a neck injury. He is expected to be healthy come fall, but we could possibly see a mix up in the middle positions among Shaffer, Hill, and talented redshirt freshman Clay Webb. Hill could possibly move over to left guard and Webb take over at center but we will know more whenever the Dawgs are cleared to practice.

Left Tackle

Xavier Truss (RFr.)
Warren McClendon (RFr.)
Broderick Jones (Fr.)

The Bulldogs are losing one of the greatest lineman in Georgia history in Andrew Thomas, so the transition is going to be interesting. At 6-foot-7 330 pounds, Truss looks to be the best fit at the position. He saw minimal action in 2019 but he seems to move well and definitely will be hard to move off the spot.

Coaches still have many decisions to make on who will get the starting spots in Atlanta vs. Virginia, but keep an eye out for position battles when practice resumes and the Bulldogs start to find their identity for the 2020 season.

Georgia football: Projected offensive 2020 depth chart

The Georgia Bulldogs’ offense will miss multiple familiar faces in 2020.

Offensive line guru Sam Pittman accepted the head coaching role at the University of Arkansas prior to Georgia’s Sugar Bowl victory over Baylor. With Pittman left starting offensive linemen Isaiah Wilson, Solomon Kindley, Andrew Thomas, and Cade Mays.

The first three declared early for the NFL Draft while Mays, the son of Tennessee Volunteer legend Kevin and brother of Vol freshman Cooper decided to return home to Knoxville.

In the backfield, D’andre Swift declared early. Jake Fromm declared early. Brian Herrien exhausted his eligibility.

On the outside, receivers Lawrence Cager and Tyler Simmons have also exhausted eligibility. Tight end Charlie Woerner, known more for blocking than catching, has also graduated. Transfer TE Eli Wolf’s one year of eligibility in Athens came and went.

This leaves the Dawgs with starters Dominick Blaylock, Trey Hill, and George Pickens.

Missing a myriad of starters, what will the Dawgs’ offense look like in 2020?

Following the departure of Swift and Herrien, the Silver Britches’ ground game will be left unto Zamir White, James Cook, and Kenny McIntosh. The two underclassmen played behind Swift and Herrien while combining for an average of 8.5 yards per carry in 2019.

For a team rebounding from an off-season ripe with attrition, White and McIntosh need major help from an unproven group of offensive lineman.

In the offensive trenches, center Trey Hill will be the only constant in between seasons.

Matt Landers, Kearis Jackson, and George Pickens all return in at receiver.

Without a proven threat at tight end, Florida State transfer Tre McKitty arrives in Athens predicted to be the Silver Britches best option at the position.

In the absence of Fromm, Wake Forest graduate transfer Jamie Newman enrolled at Georgia last month.

As of today, the Bulldogs’ 2020 offensive depth chart appears to be:

Quarterbacks:

Jamie Newman (graduate transfer)
Stetson Bennett IV (redshirt junior)
D’wan Mathis (redshirt freshman)
Carson Beck (freshman)

Running backs:

Zamir White (redshirt sophomore)
James Cook (junior)
Kenny McIntosh (sophomore)
Kendall Milton (freshman)

Z receivers:

Demetris Robertson (redshirt senior)
Matt Landers (redshirt junior)
Trey Blount (redshirt junior)
Makiya Tongue (redshirt freshman)
Justin Robinson (freshman)

Slot receivers:

Dominick Blaylock (sophomore)
Kearis Jackson (redshirt sophomore)
Demetris Robertson (redshirt senior)

X receivers:

George Pickens (sophomore)
Tommy Bush (redshirt sophomore)
Marcus Rosemy (freshman)
Arian Smith (freshman)

Tight ends:

Tre McKitty (graduate transfer)
John FitzPatrick (redshirt sophomore)
Darnell Washington (freshman)
Ryland Goede (redshirt freshman)

Left tackle:

Xavier Truss (redshirt freshman)
Warren McClendon (redshirt freshman)
Owen Condon (redshirt freshman)

Left guard:

Justin Shaffer (senior)
Clay Webb (redshirt freshman)
Devin Willock (freshman)

Center:

Trey Hill (junior)
Clay Webb (redshirt freshman)
Warren Ericson (redshirt sophomore)

Right guard:

Ben Cleveland (senior)
Warren Ericson (redshirt sophomore)
Netori Johnson (redshirt junior)

Right Tackle:

Jamaree Salyer (junior)
Warren McClendon (redshirt freshman)
Owen Condon (redshirt sophomore)