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Former Georgia WR signs deal with Indianapolis Colts

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie signs deal with the Colts

It did not take former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie long to find a new NFL team. McKenzie, who the Buffalo Bills released a few days ago, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

McKenzie, 27, had a strong season for Buffalo in 2022, recording 42 receptions for 423 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He played in 15 games and added nine rushes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo’s season ended in a disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL postseason.

McKenzie played with the Bills from 2018 to 2022.

McKenzie joins an Indianapolis Colts team that is likely to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

McKenzie, who is coming off arguably the best season of his career, played for Georgia from 2014-2016 before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

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UGA football hires former Clemson offensive coordinator

The Georgia Bulldogs have hired former Clemson Tigers quarterback and offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter as an analyst

The Georgia Bulldogs have hired former Clemson Tigers quarterback and offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter. Georgia has won back-to-back national championships, but is having to replace offensive coordinator Todd Monken this offseason.

Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia have already found a replacement for Monken in Mike Bobo. Bobo, who was previously an analyst, also served as Georgia’s offensive coordinator during the Mark Richt era.

Brandon Streeter will be an analyst at Georgia. He brings a lot of experience to Athens and is another example of a former top coach coming to Athens to serve as an analyst.

Former Clemson offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter is a valuable addition to the Georgia coaching staff. Syndication: The Anderson Independent Mail

Georgia continues to have an excellent coaching staff. The Bulldogs retained rising coaching star Glenn Schumann this offseason.

Streeter spent one season as Clemson’s offensive coordinator. The Tigers improved in 2022 compared to 2021, but ultimately ending up hiring former TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley after the season.

Now, Streeter will look to gain knowledge at Georgia after spending a long time at Clemson. Streeter played at Clemson from 1997-1999. He served as recruiting coordinator and quarterbacks coach after returning to the Tigers in 2014.

Streeter, who is no stranger to quarterback position battles, coached talented quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and DJ Uiagalelei during his time at Clemson.

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4-star RB Taylor Tatum locks in Georgia visit

Four-star recruit Taylor Tatum is the third-ranked running back in the class of 2024

Four-star running back recruit Taylor Tatum is planning to visit the Georgia Bulldogs on April 1. Georgia is looking to add another running back commitment in the class of 2024 after losing a commitment from Tovani Mizell.

However, the Bulldogs have a solid foundation at the running back position with a verbal commitment from four-star running back Dwight Phillips.

Georgia offered a scholarship to the talented running back recruit Taylor Tatum several weeks ago. The 5-foot-10, 205-pound running back plays for Longview High School in Longview, Texas.

Tatum is ranked as a four-star recruit and is a member of the class of 2024. Tatum is the No. 36 prospect in the junior class and the third-ranked running back. Tatum is the No. 6 recruit in Texas in the class of 2024.

The four-star running back has explosive speed and great acceleration. Tatum is also an excellent receiver. He has experience lining up as a wide receiver and shows good hands and route running ability.

Taylor Tatum has some impressive junior season highlights via Hudl:

College and NFL teams love versatile running backs that are threats in both the rushing and passing game. Tatum is a three-sport athlete (football, baseball, and track) and a good student.

Florida State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Alabama and Oregon State are some of the recent schools to offer a scholarship to Taylor Tatum.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have the No. 1 class of 2024 in the country with 10 commitments.

 

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Georgia WR Dillon Bell impressed NFL scout at pro day: ‘Looked like the best receiver on the field’

Bell will have NFL eligibility in 2025…

Georgia rising sophomore receiver Dillon Bell impressed at UGA’s pro day last week in front of NFL scouts and team representatives.

Bell “looked like the best receiver on the field,” according to NFL draft analyst Cody Carpentier of playerprofiler.com.

Bell (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) was asked to step up due to injuries among the Bulldogs receiver corps in 2022 and finished his freshman season with 20 receptions for 180 yards and three touchdowns.

The Houston, Texas, native came to Athens as a three-star recruit rated as the No. 68 receiver in the 2022 recruiting class, according to 247Sports Composite.

Bell showed sure hands and a knack for finding the end zone in his first season as a Bulldog.

With the transfer of starting wideout Adonai Mitchell to Texas, Bell will compete for the starting X receiver role with Mississippi State transfer Rara Thomas, rising senior Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, rising junior Jackson Meeks and rising sophomore De’Nylon Morrissette.

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UGA football offers 4-star TE Caleb Odom

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered four-star Carrollton High School tight end Caleb Odom, who knows 103 digits of pi.

The Georgia Bulldogs have extended a scholarship offer to in-state tight end recruit Caleb Odom. Odom, a member of the class of 2024, is ranked as a four-star recruit.

Caleb Odom plays high school football for Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia.

Odom is ranked as the No. 205 recruit in the class of 2024. Odom is the No. 12 player at his position and the No. 30 recruit in Georgia. The fact that Georgia has 30 players ranked in the top 205 overall rated recruits in the current junior class shows how loaded the Peach State is in the upcoming recruiting cycle.

The Carrollton standout also plays basketball and has excellent athleticism. Odom is no slouch in the classroom. He recently recited 103 digits of the pi.

Caleb Odom has visited Alabama and Auburn this spring. When Odom visited Georgia football on March 18, he received a scholarship offer from the defending back-to-back national champions.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have 10 commitments from players in the class of 2024. Georgia’s 2024 class features a commitment from five-star tight end recruit Landen Thomas. The Dawgs don’t mess around when it comes to recruiting tight ends.

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound tight end announced his scholarship offer from Georgia football via Twitter:

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Watch: Darnell Washington takes field at Georgia’s pro day

Big 0 in action today in Athens…

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington is one of 19 participants at UGA’s annual pro day ahead of the NFL draft.

Washington walked away from the NFL combine two weeks ago as one of the top tight end prospects after an impressive showing of size and athleticism.

Washington clocked a 4.64 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, which is the fourth fastest by any tight end over 260 pounds since 2003.

There are questions around Washington’s actual size. The former five-star recruit measured in at 6-foot-7, 272 pounds today in Athens after weighing in at 6-foot-6, 264 pounds at the combine.

Watch: Stetson Bennett throws at Georgia’s pro day

Bennett goes to work at pro day…

Georgia is currently hosting its annual pro day in Athens, where NFL bound Bulldogs are showcasing their skills in front of pro representatives.

Quarterback Stetson Bennett looks to follow-up a solid performance at NFL combine. The two-time national champion ran a 4.67 40-yard dash and preformed well in throwing drills.

Bennett should be comfortable today at Georgia’s indoor facility throwing to teammates, a couple of former Bulldogs and his brother, Luke, a freshman walk-on wide receiver.

The workouts are live right now on SEC Network.

 

UGA football offers 2026 WR Peyton Zachary

Zachary reminds us of former Georgia wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie.

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to 2026 wide receiver recruit Peyton Zachary.

Zachary is unranked due to his young age. He is a freshman at Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. He also plays basketball.

The unranked receiver has recent scholarship offers from Indiana, Missouri, Memphis, and Tulane. Peyton Zachary considers Georgia his dream school.

Now, he has received a scholarship offer from Kirby Smart and company. The 5-foot-7, 145-pound receiver has excellent speed and quickness. The Kell standout is elusive in the open field and is a good route runner. It will be fun to watch him develop throughout the rest of his high school career.

Due to Zachary’s size, he has a limited catch radius. However, he is excellent at getting separation. Zachary is a shifty punt returner.

Zachary announced his scholarship offer from Georgia football via Twitter:

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Georgia football offers No. 1 player in England

Emmanuel Okoye offered by UGA…

Georgia football has offered a scholarship to 2024 recruit Emmanuel Okoye, a four-star edge out of London, England.

The NFL Academy star is rated as the No. 1 player in England, the No. 16 edge and the No. 215 prospect overall, per 247Sports Composite.

Okoye (6-foot-5, 230 pounds) has gained steam recently landing offers from Georgia, Duke, Tennessee and Ole Miss among others.

Here’s a look at Okoye’s highlight tape.

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Georgia OT commit Micah Debose impresses at camp workouts

Watch Micah Debose take camp reps in Texas…

Four-star offensive tackle Micah Debose is one of four Georgia pledges in the 2025 class.

The Mobile, Ala., native is rated as the No. 5 tackle, the No. 7 player in the state of Alabama and the No. 83 prospect overall in his class, according to 247Sports.

Debose (6-foot-5, 315 pounds) committed to the Bulldogs in January after UGA brought home a second consecutive national title.

Debose impressed in workouts this past weekend at a Rivals camp in Dallas, Texas.

Check out more of Debose in his sophomore season highlights here. 

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