Tag: uga football tight ends

UGA football player card: TE Ryland Goede

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ryland Goede has the potential to make an impact for UGA next season.

Ryland Goede, Tight End (No. 88):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-6

Weight: 240 pounds

Hometown: Kennesaw,  Georgia

High School: Kennesaw Mountain High School

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Ryland Goede is an often overlooked player on Georgia’s roster. He redshirted last season as a freshman. He played in two games and overcame an ACL injury that he suffered during his senior season of high school (October of 2018).

Goede was considered an elite prospect out of high school. He was a four-star recruit, who was rated as high as the fourth best tight end in his class.

Goede will have a chance to see more snaps next season for a couple of reasons. Firstly, he should be much healthier. Secondly, the Dawgs are replacing Eli Wolf and 49ers draft pick Charlie Woerner.

Kirby Smart and Georgia added Florida State transfer Tre’ McKitty and 2020 five-star recruit TE Darnell Washington this offseason. They figure to battle  for the starting position next season along with John FitzPatrick.

McKitty racked up 520 yards over the last two seasons at FSU and has the most game experience of any tight end.

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UGA football player card: TE Jarrett Freeland

Jarrett Freeland signed with Georgia baseball in 2013, but pursued a MLB career after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in 2013 MLB Draft

Jarrett Freeland, Tight End (#48):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-7

Weight: 258 pounds

Hometown: Liburn, Georgia

High School: Parkview

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jarrett Freeland has one of the more unique stories of any player on the University of Georgia roster. Freeland signed with Georgia baseball in 2013, but elected to pursue an MLB career after the Cincinnati Reds drafted him in the 15th round of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft.

Injuries and positional changes took their toll on Freeland, who was released by the Arizona Reds in late 2017. Following this, Freeland decided to return to Georgia. Freeland, who is turning 26 in June of 2020, is one of the oldest players on the Georgia roster.

Freeland has excellent size and could be utilized as a blocking tight end at some point. For now, he’s adjusting back to football and looking to help the team anyway he can.

His father, Buddy Freeland, graduated from the University of Georgia as well.

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UGA football player card: TE Peyton Mercer

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Peyton Mercer played in three out of twelve games last season.

Peyton Mercer, Tight End (#44):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-4

Weight: 222 pounds

Hometown: Twin City, Georgia

High School: Emanuel County Institute

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Peyton Mercer walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt. He played in three out of twelve games last season.

Mercer has been a special teams standout on the scout team, especially during the 2018 season. Mercer additionally participated in the 2019 spring game, where he recorded three catches for 12 yards.

Mercer played both linebacker and tight end for Emanuel County Institute in high school. Mercer has an impressive academic record and plans to major in forestry.

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UGA football player card: TE Mitchell Werntz

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Mitchell Werntz walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt

Mitchell Werntz, Tight End (#42):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 220 pounds

Hometown: Brookhaven, Georgia

High School: Marist High Shool

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Mitchell Werntz walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt. Werntz participated in spring drills in both 2018 and 2019, but hasn’t seen any game action.

Werntz played both football and baseball at Marist High School. He played through a torn UCL as a senior in high school. He’s intending to major in Biological Engineering.

Werntz was a member of the class of 2017 coming out of high school. He played defensive end and tight end for Marist. Check out his highlights:

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