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Georgia football RB named SEC breakout player

Georgia football RB Kendall Milton named SEC breakout player

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ESPN and SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic has named Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton one of the top breakout players in the SEC.

Cubelic considers Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper, LSU tight end Kole Taylor, South Carolina wide receiver EJ Jenkins, and Auburn wide receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson to be his other offensive breakout players in the conference.

Milton is extremely talented. He came to Athens as a five-star recruit in the class of 2020 and impressed after enrolling early as a freshman. Milton grew stronger this spring and may have another level to his game.

He played in seven games throughout his first season in Athens. Milton recorded 193 rushing yards, broke lots of tackles and showed a good burst. However, Milton sprained his MCL against Florida and missed Georgia’s remaining regular-season games.

Milton was available throughout spring practice and was impressive in the spring game, in which he scored a touchdown.

This offseason, Milton has changed from No. 22 to No. 2. The No. 2 jersey fits him quite well.

In order for Milton to break out, he will have to emerge from Georgia’s crowded backfield of Daijun Edwards, Zamir White, James Cook and Kenny McIntosh. Georgia returns all of its leading rushers from last season.

Milton may have the highest potential of any Georgia running back on the roster. He is explosive and difficult to tackle. His receiving skills need polish, but nobody wants to tackle him in the open field.

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Georgia football player card: RB Daijun Edwards

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards finished the 2020 college football season with 218 rushing yards on 37 carries

Running Back Daijun Edwards (No. 33):

Class: Sophomore

Height: 5-10

Weight: 201 pounds

Hometown: Moultrie, Georgia

High School: Colquitt County High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards finished the 2020 college football season with 218 rushing yards on 37 carries. Edwards played in nine of Georgia’s 10 games and saw additional playing time after Kendall Milton suffered a knee injury.

Edwards recorded one reception for three yards, so he will need to continue to work on that aspect of his game to boost his NFL draft stock.

Edwards came to Athens as a four-star recruit in the class of 2020. The Colquitt County graduate was rated anywhere between the No. 13 and No. 33 best running back in the country.

Edwards will compete with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh and more for playing time. Georgia returns all of its leading rushers from last season.

Cook is the most explosive player of the group and is an excellent pass catcher, but he isn’t as polished between the tackles as White. McIntosh is a versatile back who is very elusive. Milton, a former five-star recruit, is powerful like Nick Chubb and has a high ceiling.

Edward has displayed flashes of a rugged, tough style on tape. Edwards saw lots of playing time throughout his high school career at Colquitt County and is quite experienced.

Here’s a look back at his first career touchdown for the Bulldogs:

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April 17, 2021; Athens, Georgia; Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (33) is taken to the ground by linebacker Trezmen Marshall (15) during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia football player card: RB Anthony Summey

Georgia Bulldogs running back Anthony Summey has primarily served a scout team role during his two-year career in Athens

Running Back Anthony Summey (No. 28):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 210 pounds

Hometown: Ocean Township, New Jersey

High School: St. Peter’s Preparatory High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Anthony Summey has not seen playing time during his two-year career in Athens. He primarily serves as a scout team running back.

Summey came to the University of Georgia as a two-star recruit as a member of the class of 2019. Summey redshirted in 2019.

He played high school football at St. Peter’s Preparatory. Summey plays with a steady style, but lacks game-changing speed.

The Ocean Township, New Jersey, native is expected to compete with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh and Daijun Edwards for playing time. Kirby Smart and Georgia have a stacked and experienced running back room heading into the 2021 college football season.

Here’s a look at how Summey initially committed to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on:

 

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Georgia football RB among first to create own logo

Georgia football RB Kendalll Milton among first college athletes to create own logo

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton is among the first college football athletes to create his personal logo. The California native is a former five-star prospect who played in seven games throughout his first season in Athens.

Now, Milton is testing the waters of the name, image and likeness bill. College athletes across select states in America can profit off their personal brand. The NIL bill gives athletes the “ability to have endorsement deals, monetize their social-media followings or get paid for signing autographs” after not being permitted to do so in the past.

The NIL bill is not uniform across the states, but is allowed in Georgia.

Last season, Kendall Milton recorded 193 rushing yards and showed an impressive burst before spraining his MCL against Florida. Milton scored a touchdown in Georgia’s spring game and has had a busy offseason.

Milton changed from No. 22 to No. 2 after the 2020 college football season. The No. 2 jersey fits Milton and his new personal brand quite well. Additionally, if Milton makes it to the NFL, then he could continue to wear the No. 2 at the professional level thanks to a recent NFL jersey rule change.

Kendall Milton will compete with Daijun Edwards, Zamir White, James Cook and Kenny McIntosh in Georgia’s stacked running back room. Georgia returns its seven leading rushers from last season and should have one of the most exciting stables of backs in the country.

It looks as though Milton already has some cool designs planned for his brand. It is a new era for college athletes.

Milton may have the highest potential of any Georgia running back on the roster. He is explosive and difficult to tackle. It will be a treat to watch Melton’s personal brand take off as he has success on the football field.

Milton comes from an excellent football background. His brother, Ka’Lonn, played as a defensive back at Fresno State. Kendall’s uncle, Kevin Hardy, won the Butkus Award at Illinois and played in the NFL from 1996-2004 after being a first-round draft pick.

Here are several of the first college athletes who have created their own personal logos:

All of the logos above are pretty awesome. D’Eriq King and Spencer Rattler’s logos really standout. It will be interesting to see how widely adapted personal logos become. They are becoming more and more common across the NBA, NFL, and now the NCAA.

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Georgia football player card: RB Zamir White

Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White is expected to start again for Georgia in 2021.

Running Back Zamir White (No. 3):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-0

Weight: 215 pounds

Hometown: Laurinburg, N.C.

High School: Scotland High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir “Zeus” White came to Athens as a five-star recruit. White was the top-rated RB prospect in the class of 2018 despite tearing his ACL in the high school playoffs as a senior. White tore it again before his first season at Georgia in 2018. White took a redshirt that season, so he is only a junior despite this being his fourth season in Athens.

Zeus was the co-winner of David Jacobs Award for overcoming injury during the 2019 season along with quarterback D’Wan Mathis. White changed the script in 2019, when he stayed healthy en route to 408 rushing yards on 78 carries.

White started at running back for all 10 of Georgia’s games in 2020. White is a physical running back who can remain upright through a lot of contact. He finished the 2020 season with 779 rushing yards on 144 carries.

White shared the backfield with James Cook, Kendall Milton, Daijun Edwards and Kenny McIntosh last season. The same running back room returns for Kirby Smart and Georgia in 2021. The Dawgs got a big boost when White and Cook announced they would return for a fourth season.

The North Carolina product is Georgia’s top rushing back, but he does not excel as much in the passing game. Cook and McIntosh are Georgia’s top receiving backs. White only caught six passes for 37 yards last year. His ability to improve as a receiver will be critical for his NFL draft stock.

White put up insane numbers in high school. He scored over 100 touchdowns and finished his career as the ninth highest rusher in North Carolina High School history with over 7,000 yards. He averaged over 14 yards per carry during his senior season. His Scotland highlights are some of the most impressive high school highlights you will ever see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NWa6HolpNg

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Georgia running back Zamir White (3) moves the ball past Georgia defensive back Jalen Kimber (6) during the Georgia G-Day Spring football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald

UGA football among top six for 4-star RB Tevin White

The Georgia Bulldogs, Penn State, and more are among the top six for 4-star running back Tevin White, who plays for North Stafford HS.

The Georgia Bulldogs and a pair of SEC schools are competing to land the talented running back Tevin White. White plays high school football for North Stafford High School in Stafford, Virginia. He’s a member of the class of 2022, so he’s a junior in high school.

White will have a year to decide on his commitment, but is already confident in six schools: UGA, Arizona, Penn State, Duke, Tennessee, and Arizona State. White announced his top six schools via his Twitter account:

White is currently favored to attend Penn State, but you can never count the Georgia Bulldogs out in recruiting, especially when it comes to running backs.

Kirby Smart and UGA have two commitments in the class of 2022. One, C.J. Washington, plays inside linebacker, and the other, Marquis Groves-Killebrew, is a defensive back. The Dawgs have a long way to go in the class of 2022.

Fans should anticipate Georgia taking in one or two running backs in the class of 2022. This will depend on when players like Zamir White, James Cook, and Kenny McIntosh declare for the NFL Draft.

Tevin White is six-foot-one, weighs 205 pounds, and runs a 4.49 forty yard dash. At the moment, he’s received 18 college football scholarship offers.

Check out Tevin White’s highlights from last season (2019) via Hudl:

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UGA football player card: RB Kendall Milton

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton comes to Athens as a five-star recruit out of California.

Running Back Kendall Milton (No. 22):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-1

Weight: 220 pounds

Hometown: Clovis, California

High School: Buchanan High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton comes to Athens as a five-star recruit. He’s a member of the class of 2020. The California product was rated pretty much universally as a top ten running back recruit in his class.

Milton be competing with Daijun Edwards, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. With the departure of D’Andre Swift, fans should expect a lot of competition at the running back position.

James Cook is the most explosive returning player and is an excellent pass catcher, but he isn’t as polished between the tackles as Zamir White. Both Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton are touted recruits and have the talent to earn significant carries or even start as freshmen.

Kendall Milton comes from an excellent football background. His brother, Ka’Lonn, is a senior defensive back at Fresno State. Kendall’s uncle, Kevin Hardy, won the Butkus Award at Illinois, was a first round draft pick, and played in the NFL from 1996-2004.

Milton will look to be the next great running back at the University of Georgia.

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UGA football player card: RB Daijun Edwards

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards comes to Athens as a four-star recruit.

Running Back Daijun Edwards (No. 33):

Class: Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 201 pounds

Hometown: Moultrie, Georgia

High School: Colquitt County High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards comes to Athens as a four-star recruit. He’s a member of the class of 2020. The Colquitt County product was rated as anywhere between the 13th and 33rd best running back in the country.

Edwards be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. With the departure of D’Andre Swift, fans should expect a lot of competition at the running back position.

James Cook is the most explosive player of the group and is an excellent pass catcher, but he isn’t as polished between the tackles as Zamir White. Both Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton are touted recruits and have the talent to earn significant carries as freshmen.

Edwards also has the ability to catch out of the backfield. He flashes a rugged, tough style on tape. Edwards saw lots of playing time throughout his high school career and is quite experienced.

Check the tape of the four-star running back for yourself:

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UGA football player card: RB KJ McCoy

University of Georgia Bulldogs running back KJ McCoy attended East Georgia State College from 2017-2018. 

Running Back KJ McCoy (No. 39):

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Height: 5-10

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Swainsboro, Georgia

High School: Swainsboro High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back KJ McCoy is a redshirt freshman. Before attending the University of Georgia, McCoy attended East Georgia State College from 2017-2018.

He impressed during the 2019 spring game, when he gained 46 total yards on seven total touches. McCoy’s cousin, Isaiah, also walked on to the team in 2019.

McCoy played both football, basketball, and track at Swainsboro High School.

McCoy will be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more at the running back position. McCoy would surprise a lot of folks if he earned touches in Georgia’s very talented backfield. He’s projected to be primarily used as depth on the scout team next season.

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UGA football player card: RB Garrett Jones

Georgia Bulldogs running back Garret Jones walked on to the football team as a freshman in 2018

Running Back Garrett Jones (No. 36):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 203 pounds

Hometown: Albany, Georgia

High School: Deerfield-Windsor High School

Georgia Bulldogs running back Garret Jones walked on to the football team as a freshman in 2018. He immediately took a redshirt during that season.

Jones played in the 2019 edition of G-Day and carried the ball once. Jones is expecting to major in Business during his time in Athens. Jones ran for 1,400 yards as a junior in high school. He earned recognition throughout the state for his excellence.

Jone will be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Jones will need to step-up his game in order to compete in UGA’s deep, talented backfield. He’s projected to be primarily used as depth next season.

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