The Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers are in the top four schools for 2022 RB recruit Jordan James.
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The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for four-star running back Jordan James. The University of Georgia football program offered James a scholarship in May.
James is a talented running back, who is a member of the class of 2022. The four-star plays football for Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Murfreesboro is located outside of Nashville and is a 4-5 hour car ride to Athens, Georgia.
James is 5 feet, 10 inches and weighs 200 pounds. He has good size for a running back. The high school junior has received offers from Georgia, Alabama, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and more.
Jordan James puts Georgia, Florida State, Alabama and Tennessee in his top four schools. James released his top four via his Twitter account:
We will keep you updated throughout James’ recruitment. Kirby Smart and UGA are still looking for their first running back commitment in the class of 2022. Georgia always finds a way to land a talented running back recruit.
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.
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.
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.
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:
2020 Georgia Commit Daijun Edwards •4 🌟Running Back •Height: 5’10 •Weight: 201 •247 composite rating: #21 RB •Accounted for 5,234 total yards and 66 TDs while playing AAAAAAA football in one of the toughest classifications in the state of Georgia.
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.
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.
A breakdown of Georgia football’s running backs for the upcoming 2020 college football season.
It seems like every time an elite running back leaves the University of Georgia, there is another one ready to step in the very next year.
This offseason headlines the departure of running backs D’Andre Swift and Brian Herrien.
Swift was selected 35th overall by the Detroit Lions in the second-round of the 2020 NFL Draft, while Herrien signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Cleveland Browns. Herrien finished with 1,413 yards and 13 touchdowns during his career at UGA. Swift finished with 2,885 yards and 20 touchdowns in a year less.
Georgia’s offense will lose a lot of production with these two gone, but now it’s time to look at who will be carrying the load for the Dawgs in 2020 and beyond.
1. Zamir White (RS So.) –
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Nobody has dealt with adversity as well as Zamir White has. Coming in as the No. 1 running back in the 2018 class, White endured two knee surgeries in under two years. White redshirted his freshman year and has begun to show why he was the top running back recruit in the country.
White was the third back in 2019, playing behind D’Andre Swift and Brian Herrien. He showed glimpses of greatness in this year’s Sugar Bowl, getting 18 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Hopefully White will be able to maintain his health and have a breakout year for the red and black as RB1.
2. James Cook (Jr.) –
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James Cook has had it tough during his time in Athens. With a seriously talented backfield ahead of him for the past two years, the former five-star could see his opportunities increase drastically this season.
Cook is a great receiving back and could be used perfectly outside of the backfield with the Dawgs’ new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Monken was known to use his running backs as receiving threats during his time as OC on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns, which will be fun to watch with Cook. Cook averaged 9.2 yards-per-reception, capitalizing on his few opportunities. Look for Kirby Smart and Monken to get creative with the way they use Cook in 2020.
3. Kenny McIntosh (So.) –
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Kenny McIntosh could potentially take the No. 2 spot behind White this season over Cook. Now entering his sophomore season, McIntosh was ranked as the #11 running back prospect in the country for the 2019 recruiting class. He didn’t get that many touches last season, but made them count when he did. McIntosh eluded an Arkansas State defender this year on his way to a 61-yard touchdown.
4. Kendall Milton (Fr.) –
Kendall Milton is an incoming freshman that could make a huge difference for Georgia’s offense this year. Milton is listed as the 7th running back in the country, per 247Sports. Milton is the ideal all-around back with power, size, speed, vision and elusiveness. The Clovis, California native was at the top of many teams’ wishlists, but Milton chose the Dawgs.
If you watch Milton’s high school film, he plays with amazing vision and poise that you typically see out of elite college and NFL backs. His patience and his power are his two strongest attributes. Milton is expected to make a big splash in the SEC this season.
Prior to coming to the University of Georgia, Jackson ran track and played football for Washington County High School
Running Back Darius Jackson (No. 29):
Class: Junior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 200 pounds
Hometown: Sandersville, Georgia
High School: Washington County High School
Georgia Bulldogs running back Darius Jackson walked on to the team in 2018. He ended up redshirting that season.
Prior to coming to the University of Georgia, Jackson ran track and played football for Washington County High School. He is a strong back, who finished second in the state in weightlifting as a sophomore.
He didn’t play last season, but did participate in G-Day and spring drills. Jackson will look to gain more traction in 2020.
He’ll be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Jackson will need to step-up his game in order to compete in UGA’s deep, talented backfield.
Georgia Bulldogs running back Anthony Summey came to Athens as a two-star recruit as a member of the class of 2019
Running Back Anthony Summey (No. 28):
Class: Redshirt freshamn
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 came to Athens as a two-star recruit as a member of the class of 2019. Summey redshirted last season.
He played high school football at St. Peter’s Preparatory. Summey plays with a steady style, but lacks explosive speed.
He’ll be competing with Kendall Milton, Zamir White, James Cook, Kenny McIntosh, and more for playing time. Here’s how Summey initially committed to the University of Georgia:
Georgia Bulldogs running back Prather Hudson is entering into his senior season in Athens. Hudson has 22 carries for 84 yards in his career.
Running Back Prather Hudson (No. 24):
Class: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200 pounds
Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
High School: Brookstone High School
Georgia Bulldogs running back Prather Hudson is entering into his senior season in Athens. Hudson has 22 carries for 84 yards over his career. He’s played a lot of snaps on special teams as well, where he’s recorded seven tackles over the years.
He didn’t have to make many tackles on kickoffs with Rodrigo Blankenship consistently booming the ball beyond the back of the end zone. His special teams work may be even more important in 2020.
He’s yet to score a touchdown in his career, so bet on Kirby Smart and the offensive staff will try to help him find pay dirt at some point this upcoming season.
Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens and running back Brian Herrien running back Prather Hudson and defensive lineman Malik Herring and defensive back J.R. Reed celebrate after a victory against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sevaughn Clark redshirted in 2019, but saw playing time against Murray State and Arkansas State
Running Back Sevaughn Clark (No. 20):
Class: Redshirt freshman
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215 pounds
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
High School: Dawson County
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sevaughn Clark redshirted in 2019, but saw playing time against Murray State and Arkansas State. Clark will carry experience into next season, but isn’t expected to be a large factor in Georgia’s stacked backfield.
Clark had four carries for 13 yards last season. He came to Athens as an unheralded recruit. He played quarterback and running back in high school, but was more of a threat as a rusher. He additionally ran track for Dawson County.
Clark, a walk-on, has some solid high school highlights. He could potentially step-up to contribute similar to Brian Herrien later in his career.
