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Ranking Georgia Bulldogs in the transfer portal

Ranking the 10 best Georgia Bulldogs in the NCAA transfer portal

All four of Georgia’s incoming transfers are ranked among the top 70 players in the transfer portal according to 247Sports. The Georgia Bulldogs have had more than 15 players enter the transfer portal after losing in the SEC championship to Alabama.

Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia has seen a number of elite players enter the transfer portal, but the Bulldogs should be fine because they signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. Former Bulldogs (A.J. Harris can still technically return) are five of the top 50 players in the NCAA transfer portal.

Overall, 10 Georgia Bulldogs (incoming and departing players) are ranked in the top 100 players in the transfer portal. Who are the best Georgia players that have entered the transfer portal this cycle?

Four-star Georgia WR commit sets official visit with LSU

Top Georgia WR commit sets official visit with LSU

Four-star Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver commit NiTareon “Nitro” Tuggle is planning to visit another college football program.

Tuggle, who has been committed to Georgia since April, is planning to take an official visit to the LSU Tigers on Dec. 15-17, which is right before the early signing window. The timing of Tuggle’s visit means he could be flipping to LSU.

Head coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs recently did a home visit with the elite wide receiver recruit. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound wide receiver is a member of the class of 2024.

Tuggle has shown excellent versatility for Northwood High School in Nappanee, Indiana. The Northwood star has sharply risen up recruiting rankings. Tuggles is ranked No. 83 in the class of 2024. Tuggle is the No. 16 wide receiver and the No. 2 player in Indiana.

On tape, Tuggle is an explosive athlete. The talented wide receiver makes sharp cuts and is a playmaker when he gets the football. Tuggle shows the ability to track the ball well and is capable of making contested catches over defensive backs.

The four-star wide receiver has impressive tape on Hudl. Tuggle’s juke move is quite effective, helping make him elusive after the catch.

Georgia football has 28 commitments in the class of 2024. The Bulldogs have the No. 1 class in the country. Tuggle is one of Georgia’s two wide receiver commitments in the class of 2024. The Dawgs may also look to add a wide receiver via the transfer portal.

Former Georgia Bulldogs DT signs with USFL team

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle signs with the Memphis Showboats in the USFL

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman John Atkins has signed with the USFL’s Memphis Showboats. Atkins’ most recent professional football stint was with the Tampa Bay Bandits in the USFL.

The Thomson, Georgia, native went undrafted in 2018 but signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New England Patriots the same year. Atkins spent time with the Detroit Lions in 2019-2020 and with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021 before this move to the USFL.

John Atkins has 22 tackles in his NFL career. Last season, the USFL ran from April to July. Atkins, who played for Georgia from 2013 to 2017, racked up 81 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and five pass breakups in his career with the Bulldogs.

The Memphis Showboats announced the signing of John Atkins via social media:

We wish Atkins luck with the Memphis Showboats. The XFL and USFL combined ahead of next season. The Memphis Showboats are one of four USFL teams in the merger.

 

Former 4-star UGA WR commit Ny Carr makes commitment

Former UGA football commit, four-star wide receiver Ny Carr makes commitment

Former Georgia Bulldogs commitment Ny Carr has committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Carr is one of Miami’s top commitments in the class of 2024. The Hurricanes have the No. 11 recruiting class in the nation following Carr’s commitment.

Carr’s commitment gives Miami some momentum after the Hurricanes lost in a shockingly mismanaged game against Georgia Tech.

Carr is the No. 53 recruit in his class and the ninth-ranked prospect in Georgia. The four-star is ranked as the No. 11 wide receiver in the country.

The 6-foot, 170-pound receiver plays high school football for Colquitt County in Moultrie, Georgia. Carr was favored to commit to Miami after he decommitted from Georgia.

Carr, who is ranked as a four-star recruit, was one of Georgia’s first commitments in the class of 2024. Carr’s recent decommitment means that Georgia only has two commitments at the wide receiver position in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Georgia is looking to add another commitment from talented wide receiver recruit, but Carr will be a tough player to replace.

The standout receiver also plays high school basketball and runs track. The Colquitt County superstar plans to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl.

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Georgia football has 26 commitments in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Bulldogs still have the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. Georgia’s two commitments at wide receiver for the time being are four-star Nitro Tuggle and three-star Sacovie White.

Georgia is targeting five-star wide receiver Ryan Wingo, but the Bulldogs have other prospects in mind as they are projected to land Wingo.

Former UGA commit, 4-star WR projected to commit to new school

Former UGA football commit, four-star wide receiver projected to commit to new school

Former Georgia Bulldogs commitment Ny Carr is projected to commit to the Miami Hurricanes, per 247Sports. Carr is a member of the class of 2024 and is a four-star recruit.

Carr was one of Georgia’s first commitments in the class of 2024. Carr’s recent decommitment means that Georgia only has two commitments at the wide receiver position in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Georgia is looking to add another commitment from talented wide receiver recruit, but Carr will be a tough player to replace.

The 6-foot, 170-pound receiver plays high school football for Colquitt County in Moultrie, Georgia. Carr took recent visits to Auburn and Florida State, but is favored to commit to Miami.

The four-star receiver also plays high school basketball and runs track.

Carr is the No. 53 recruit in his class and the ninth-ranked prospect in Georgia. The four-star is ranked as the No. 11 wide receiver in the country.

The Colquitt County superstar originally committed to Georgia over Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee and USC. Carr plans to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl.

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Georgia football has 26 commitments in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Bulldogs still have the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. Georgia’s two commitments at wide receiver are four-star Nitro Tuggle and three-star Sacovie White.

4-star WR Ny Carr decommits from Georgia football

Four-star WR Ny Carr decommits from Georgia football

Wide receiver recruit Ny Carr has decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs. Carr is a member of the class of 2024 and is ranked as a four-star prospect.

Carr was one of Georgia’s first commitments in the class of 2024. Carr’s decommitment means that Georgia only has two commitments at the wide receiver position in the class of 2024, so Georgia will likely look to add another talented wide receiver recruit.

Ny Carr is ranked as the No. 53 recruit in his class and the ninth-ranked prospect in Georgia. The four-star receiver is ranked as the No. 11 player at his position.

The 6-foot, 170-pound receiver plays high school football for Colquitt County in Moultrie, Georgia. Ny Carr has taken recent visits to Auburn and Florida State.

The Colquitt County star originally committed to Georgia over Michigan, Ohio State, South Carolina, Arkansas, Penn State, Tennessee and USC. Ny Carr plans to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl.

The four-star receiver also plays high school basketball and runs track.

Georgia football is down to 26 commitments in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Bulldogs still have the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation.

Photos: Highlights as Georgia topples UAB in home win

The best photos from Georgia football’s win over UAB

The Georgia Bulldogs moved to 4-0 with a 49-21 home win over the UAB Blazers.

Quarterback Carson Beck powered Georgia to a victory over UAB. Beck scored four total passes and completed 22 of 32 passes for 337 passing yards with no interceptions. Beck missed a few deep passes. The Bulldogs were much more efficient in the red zone against UAB.

Tight end Brock Bowers caught two touchdown passes and totaled over 100 receiving yards in the Georgia win.

The Bulldogs didn’t have a perfect performance by any means. Georgia turned over the ball three times and allowed UAB to score 21 points.

Defensive back Tykee Smith recorded an interception for the Georgia defense. The Georgia defense allowed UAB to convert on only four of 15 third-down attempts. However, Georgia gave up 250 passing yards to UAB.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from Georgia football’s win over UAB:

4-star OT Daniel Calhoun commits to Georgia football

Four-star offensive tackle Daniel Calhoun commits to UGA football

Four-star offensive tackle recruit Daniel Calhoun has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs football program. Calhoun committed to Georgia over Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, and Auburn.

Georgia football has the top-ranked class of 2024 in the country. The Bulldogs presently have 23 commitments in the 2024 cycle. Georgia recently added a commitment from massive four-star offensive lineman Michael Uini and have a few more offensive line recruiting targets committing over the next few days.

The 6-foot-7, 355-pound offensive tackle plays football for Walton High School in Marrietta, Georgia. Calhoun primarily plays left tackle for Walton.

Daniel Calhoun is the sixth-ranked offensive tackle in the rising senior class. He’s the No. 15 prospect in Georgia and the No. 98 player in the country in the class of 2024, per 247Sports.

The talented lineman received a scholarship offer from Kirby Smart and Georgia when he was in the eighth grade.

In 2022, Daniel Calhoun attended Georgia’s big win over Tennessee in November. He must have loved the atmosphere in Athens that Saturday.

Daniel Calhoun announced his commitment to the University of Georgia via Twitter:

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4-star OT Daniel Calhoun sets commitment date

Four-star offensive tackle Daniel Calhoun has locked in his commitment date

Four-star class of 2024 offensive tackle recruit Daniel Calhoun is planning to decide where he will play college football on July 5. Calhoun recently wore Georgia gloves and shorts to his high school football practice.

Calhoun will decide among Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and Auburn. The four-star offensive lineman is expected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-7, 355-pound offensive tackle received a scholarship offer from Kirby Smart and Georgia when he was in the eighth grade.

Daniel Calhoun is the sixth-ranked offensive tackle in the rising senior class. He’s the No. 15 recruit in Georgia and the No. 98 player in the country in the class of 2024.

The talented lineman plays football for Walton High School in Marrieta, Georgia. Calhoun primarily plays left tackle for Walton.

In 2022, Daniel Calhoun attended Alabama and Georgia games. He checked out the Iron Bowl and Georgia’s big win over Tennessee in November. The four-star offensive tackle also visited Tennessee and Auburn in the fall.

Georgia football has the top-ranked class of 2024 in the country and currently has 22 commitments. The Bulldogs recently picked up a commitment from massive four-star offensive lineman Michael Uini.

Daniel Calhoun announced his commitment date via Twitter:

 

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Dual-threat QB Deuce Knight names top schools

4-star 2025 quarterback recruit Deuce Knight is narrowing down contenders in his recruitment

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for elite quarterback recruit Deuce Knight. Knight is a four-star recruit in the rising junior class.

Knight plays for George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. Knight is ranked as the No. 133 player in the class of 2025. He is the No. 7 quarterback in the 2025 cycle and the sixth-ranked player in Mississippi, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pound quarterback will continue to add to his frame. Knight is a great student. The George County standout has taken a recent visit to Ole Miss.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are off to an excellent start with the class of 2025. The Dawgs already have commitments from multiple five-star recruits in the 2025 cycle.

Will Georgia need to sign a quarterback in the class of 2025? If the Bulldogs can keep Dylan Raiola’s commitment, the Dawgs may be set at the position for the 2025 cycle. However, the transfer portal could play a role in determining if Georgia needs to sign a 2025 quarterback.

Knight is an excellent track and field athlete. He won a state championship in the long jump and came in second in the high jump.

Knight’s top 10 schools are Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, South Carolina, TCU, Washington, Oregon, Auburn and Texas A&M.

Deuce Knight announced his top 10 schools via On3’s Hayes Fawcett on social media:

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