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Stetson Bennett names the favorite play of his Georgia career

Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett names his favorite play from his lengthy, memorable UGA career

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett had a memorable career with numerous critical plays while helping Georgia win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

“That (touchdown) run was probably my favorite play,” said Bennett. “They (Tennessee fans) upset me. Because they called my phone probably like 1,000 times that night. I had to turn it off. I listen to white noise before every game and freaking couldn’t listen to it.”

“I told Brett (Seither) if I score,” added Bennett. “I gotta score. I can’t throw it. I gotta run a touchdown in. I’m gonna do the whatever (phone call celebration).”

Tennessee was ranked No. 1 entering the Georgia game in 2022. The Volunteers gave Bennett and Georgia plenty of motivation. Georgia used Tennessee’s ranking as fuel in the Bulldogs’ 27-13 home win over the Volunteers.

Bennett’s play came at a crucial point in the game. Georgia was off to a slow start and trailed 3-0 after an early fumble. The Bulldogs drove down the field, but faced third-and-10 from the 13-yard line. Tennessee sent a blitz that got through the Georgia offensive line. Bennett escaped and the rest is history.

Here’s how Bennett’s memorable 13-yard rushing touchdown and celebration looked against Tennessee:

Georgia’s 2022 home win over Tennessee is the loudest we’ve ever heard Sanford Stadium. Bennett recalled his favorite play and more on the “Unreserved with TJ Callaway” podcast.

Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett has advice for incoming freshmen

Former Georgia football quarterback Stetson Bennett has piece of advice that changed his life

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett offered a piece of advice to incoming freshmen at the University of Georgia. Bennett, who won back-to-back national championships after walking on at Georgia, transferred from Georgia for one season before returning for the final three seasons of his college career.

Barstool UGA asked, “What is one piece of advice you can give to a freshman?” on social media. Bennett responded, “Try out for a team!”

It is safe to say the years of effort and hard work paid off for Bennett, who became Georgia’s starting quarterback during the 2020 college football season. It is an impressive feat for any walk-on to become at starter at Georgia.

Bennett did not just settle for being a starter. He overcame being benched and eventually helped Georgia win two national titles and an SEC championship. However, if Bennett did not try out for the football team, then who knows where the Georgia football program would be right now.

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Bennett is now in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams. He missed much of his rookie season in 2023, but has returned to practice and is hoping to carve out a role for himself in the NFL. No matter what happens, he will always be a legend at UGA.

Elite WR Jerel Bolder projected to commit to Georgia football

Four-star WR recruit projected to commit to Georgia over NC State, Virginia and more

Class of 2025 wide receiver recruit Jerel Bolder is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. Bolder is ranked as a four-star prospect, per Rivals. Other recruiting sites, like On3, ESPN and 247Sports have Bolder ranked as a three-star recruit.

Michael Clark of 247Sports recently projected that Bolder would commit to the University of Georgia. Bolder is coming off an official visit with Georgia. The Bulldogs have also been predicted to land a commitment from USC decommit and five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry.

The four-star receiver is ranked as eighth-best recruit in North Carolina, per Rivals. Jerel Bolder is considered the No. 47 wide receiver in the nation.

The 6-foot, 195-pound receiver plays high school football for Forest Hills High School in Marshville, North Carolina. Marshville is located about 45 minutes away from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bolder took a photo with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart on one of his recent visits to Athens, Georgia.

Georgia football currently has the nation’s No. 4 recruiting class after the Bulldogs’ recent hot streak.

Georgia Bulldog named as UDFA that could have immediate impact

Georgia Bulldogs rookie named as undrafted free agent capable of having an instant impact in the NFL

Touchdown Wire named Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint as an undrafted free agent that could have an immediate impact as a rookie. Surprisingly, Rosemy-Jacksaint did not get selected in the 2024 NFL draft. He signed with the Washington Commanders after the draft.

Rosemy-Jacksaint is one of the top undrafted players and was able to pick his destination. Rosemy-Jacksaint has good hands and is a physical blocker. He’s a very consistent player, and teams know what they are getting from the Georgia receiver.

Jarrett Bailey of Touchdown Wire explains why Rosemy-Jacksaint is one of his five UDFA signings that could have an instant impact. Bailey notes that Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson and Luke McCaffrey are expected to be Washington’s top three receivers. However, the Commanders other three roster spots at receiver are available for the best players to earn.

Rosemy-Jacksaint will be competing with the likes of Dax Milne, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jamison Crowder, Mitchell Tinsley, and Brycen Tremayne. Rosemy-Jacksaint is perimeter and slot versatile. At 6-foot-2, he has a height advantage when lined up in the slot, and his long arms give him an advantage in downfield 50-50 ball situations. He could sneak on the roster as the fifth or sixth receiver.

Rosemy-Jacksaint played well in the Senior Bowl and improved during every season at Georgia. He lacks the explosiveness to generate much separation, but he does the little things well.

Georgia Bulldog named as potential surprise first-round pick

One Georgia Bulldog named as a possible surprise first-round pick in the NFL draft

Pro Football Focus’ Lauren Gray has named Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kamari Lassiter as a surprise first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Lassiter is one of the top cornerbacks in the draft, but he is not regularly mocked in the first round.

The NFL draft almost always has a shocking first-round pick that most NFL draft experts and analysts did not expect. One recent example came in 2022 when the New England Patriots drafted Chattanooga offensive guard Cole Strange with the No. 29 pick in the draft.

Lassiter is not predicted to be a first-round selection according to most mock drafts. In fact, a recent mock draft projected Lassiter to go in the third round.

Gray also predicts Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin, Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall, Michigan receiver Roman Wilson and BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamatala could be surprise first-round picks.

The NFL draft will be held from April 25-27 in Detroit. The draft will be televised on ESPN and ABC. No Georgia Bulldogs are attending the event in person.

Four-star DL projected to commit to Georgia

Four-star defensive lineman projected to commit to Georgia football

Four-star defensive lineman Bryce Davis has been projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs according to On3. Davis visited the Georgia football program on March 16.

Davis has also checked out Clemson football this spring. He has an upcoming visited scheduled with Duke on April 13 and an official visit with North Carolina this June.

Davis plays high school football for Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Davis is the No. 42 overall recruit and No. 6 defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The four-star is the third-ranked player in North Carolina, per 247Sports.

The Grimsley standout is a good student that also plays high school basketball. Georgia sophomore defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett played high school football for Grimsley.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart recently visited Bryce Davis at his high school.

Davis has an incredible 6-foot-11 wingspan. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive lineman recorded 92 total tackles and 12 sacks during his sophomore season. Davis is considered both an edge rusher and a defensive lineman. It is unclear with position he would play at the next level.

Georgia football offers edge rusher Luke Wafle

Georgia football offers the No. 1 recruit in New Jersey, Luke Wafle

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star edge rusher Luke Wafle. Wafle is a member of the class of 2026.

Luke Wafle is ranked as the No. 1 recruit in New Jersey in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Former Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown had a lot of ties in New Jersey and helped the Bulldogs land some elite talent from the Northeast. Can the Dawgs continue recruiting the Northeast at a high level after Brown’s departure?

Wafle plays high school football for The Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound edge rusher is ranked as the No. 86 recruit in the class of 2026 and the No. 6 player at his position. Wafle also plays basketball for The Hun School.

The four-star announced his scholarship offer from the Georgia Bulldogs via social media:

Georgia football, like most college programs, does not currently have any commitments in the class of 2026. That will change soon.

Kirby Smart raves about Jared Wilson’s athleticism

“When you talk about athleticism at the center position, this guy runs faster than a lot of our defensive backs, believe it or not, our tight ends, our quarterbacks.”

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart loves the athleticism center Jared Wilson brings to the table for the Dawgs’ offensive line. Wilson, who is expected to start this season, is replacing All-SEC center Sedrick Van Pran.

Sedrick Van Pran is expected to be one of the first centers drafted in the 2024 NFL draft. Van Pran brought an elite combination of toughness and intelligence to the center position. His departure is a big loss for the Georgia offensive line, but Kirby Smart likes what he has in Jared Wilson.

“When you talk about athleticism at the center position, this guy runs faster than a lot of our defensive backs, believe it or not, our tight ends, our quarterbacks. His numbers are extremely athletics, over 300 pounds, can get to the second level as quick as anybody,” said Kirby Smart.

Wilson played in 13 of 14 games last season, missing the Orange Bowl. Wilson, a junior, has over 20 games of college experience and will anchor the Georgia offensive line alongside guard Tate Rateledge, guard Dylan Fairchild, tackle Earnest Greene and tackle Xavier Truss.

Jared Wilson notes that his background in soccer helped his athleticism. “I don’t really talk about this a lot, but I played soccer growing up, most of my childhood. I really feel like the athleticism came from that. But bringing it over to the center position I feel like is really unique,” said Wilson.

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Wilson had the opportunity to learn under Sedrick Van Pran for several years, so he had an excellent mentor. “Sed, his leadership, everybody knows about his leadership, it’s world renowned… I wouldn’t even have to go ask him a question, he would lead so much that he would say things that just would answer other people’s questions,” said Wilson.

Jared Wilson notes that he is trying to improve his leadership and blocking linebackers at the second level. He should be fun to watch in Georgia’s spring game this April.

Georgia football offers 4-star LB Tyler Lockhart

UGA football has offered a scholarship to four-star linebacker Tyler Lockhart

The Georgia Bulldogs and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann have extended a scholarship offer to standout class of 2025 linebacker recruit Tyler Lockhart. Lockhart is ranked as a four-star prospect, per 247Sports.

Lockhart plays high school football for Winona High School in Winona, Mississippi. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker is the No. 187 recruit in the country. Lockhart is ranked as the No. 24 linebacker and eighth-ranked recruit in Mississippi.

The lengthy linebacker recruit recorded 104 total tackles as a junior. In Lockhart’s highlights, the Winona standout shows excellent speed. Lockhart is a good blitzer and frequently pressures opposing quarterbacks.

The four-star linebacker recruit is projected to commit to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. However, Georgia should never be counted out when it comes to recruiting a linebacker. The Bulldogs signed three top-10 linebacker recruits in both the class of 2023 and 2024.

Tyler Lockhart announced his scholarship offer from Georgia football via social media:

The four-star has recent scholarship offers from Southern Mississippi, LSU, USF and more top college football programs. Lockhart recently visited the Mississippi Rebels.

Georgia football among schools to contact Michigan transfer safety

Georgia football is recruiting talented transfer safety Keon Sabb, who recently entered the portal

Michigan Wolverines safety Keon Sabb entered the NCAA transfer portal after Jim Harbaugh accepted the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers. Sabb, a former four-star recruit, is one of the top players available in the transfer portal.

Sabb will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. He just won a national championship with Michigan and would project as a starter at pretty much any Power Five program.

Last season, Sabb recorded 28 total tackles and two interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound defensive back recorded six tackles and two pass deflections in the national championship against Washington.

The Georgia Bulldogs have reportedly contacted Sabb as have Alabama, Syracuse, Oregon, Auburn and other top college football programs. Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia missed on elite Alabama transfer safety Caleb Downs, so the Bulldogs could still be looking to add another talented safety via the portal.

Georgia’s safety room for the fall is looking pretty stout. Georgia returns Malaki Starks, who should be a preseason All-American. The Bulldogs added five-star recruit K.J. Bolden. Dan Jackson, Joenel Aguero, Alabama transfer Jake Pope, JaCorey Thomas and David Daniel-Sisavanh highlight other key members of Georgia’s safety group. The big question at safety this spring is who will start opposite Starks?