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Georgia football player card: DB Daran Branch

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daran Branch comes to Athens after being a three-star recruit in the class of 2020.

Daran Branch, defensive back (No. 26):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-2

Weight: 178 pounds

Hometown: Amite, Louisiana

High School: Amite High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daran Branch comes to Athens after being a three-star recruit in the class of 2020. Branch has excellent length for a cornerback.

Before committing to the University of Georgia, Branch was committed to the Ole Miss Rebels. Kirby Smart and the Dawgs were able to get him to flip on signing day in 2020.

Daran Branch, Kelee Ringo (who recently underwent shoulder surgery), Jalen Kimber, and Major Burns make up Georgia’s four scholarship defensive backs in the class of 2020. Branch is the only player of the group who isn’t rated as a four or five-star prospect. That being said, three-star recruits commonly make impacts at both the college and pro football levels.

Dan Lanning and the Georgia Bulldogs defense has a loaded defensive backfield for 2020 and beyond. Eric Stokes and Tyson Campbell are projected to be UGA’s starting cornerbacks next season.

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UGA football player card: QB Jackson Muschamp

Georgia Bulldogs freshman quarterback Jackson Muschamp is the son of South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp.

Jackson Muschamp, Quarterback (No. 26):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-2

Weight: 190 pounds

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

High School: Hammond School

Georgia Bulldogs freshman quarterback Jackson Muschamp originally committed to Colorado State, but decided to commit to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on.

Jackson is the son of South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp. He’s following in the footsteps of his dad, who walked on to the team in Athens. Will Muschamp played at Georgia from 1991-1994. Much like Kirby Smart, Will Muschamp played safety for UGA. The two barely missed playing with each other as Kirby Smart played with Georgia from 1995-1998.

He’ll compete for the back up role behind Jamie Newman in 2020 with D’Wan Mathis, Stetson Bennett, USC transfer J.T. Daniels and Carson Beck.

Georgia’s quarterback room has a lot of depth this season and beyond, provided multiple players don’t transfer out of the program. Muschamp will also get a chance to play South Carolina every season and stay close to home.

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UGA football player card: DB Patrick Taylor

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Patrick Taylor played at Johns Creek High School before coming to UGA.

Patrick Taylor, defensive back (No. 38):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175 pounds

Hometown: Johns Creek, Georgia

High School: Johns Creek High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Patrick Taylor played at Johns Creek High School before coming to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on.

It is likely going to be a redshirt year for Taylor, if there’s any college football. Dan Lanning and the Georgia Bulldogs defense has a loaded defensive backfield for 2020 and beyond.

Patrick Taylor was an All Region and All State cornerback during his time in high school. Here’s how his announced his decision to attend UGA:

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UGA football player card: DB Jehlen Cannady

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jehlen Cannady played at Westside High School before coming to UGA as a preferred walk-on

Jehlen Cannady, defensive back (No. 43):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 176 pounds

Hometown: Macon, Georgia

High School: Westside High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jehlen Cannady played at Westside High School before coming to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on.

It is likely going to be a redshirt year for Cannady, if the SEC plays football. Dan Lanning and the Georgia Bulldogs defense has a loaded defensive backfield for 2020 and beyond.

Jehlen Cannady’s nickname is “Hollywood”. He was excited when UGA offered his a PWO offer in January of 2020.

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Georgia football player card: DB Kurt Knisely

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kurt Knisely arrives in Athens as a member of the class of 2020. He attended Athens Academy.

Kurt Knisely, defensive back (No. 46):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-0

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Watkinsville, Georgia

High School: Athens Academy

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kurt Knisely arrives in Athens as a member of the class of 2020. Knisely is a preferred walk-on from Athens Academy. He’s not having to travel far to continue his football career.

It is likely going to be a redshirt year for Knisely. Dan Lanning and the Georgia Bulldogs defense has a stacked defensive backfield.

Georgia football is currently recruiting another talented player out of Athens Academy. Kirby Smart will look to keep the most talented hometown kids at home.

Throwback to when Knisely committed to the Dawgs at National Signing Day!

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UGA football player card: LB Miles Miccichi

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Miles Miccichi walked on to the football team in 2018 and recorded a 4.0 GPA in 2019.

Miles Miccichi, Linebacker (No. 55):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-1

Weight: 227 pounds

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

High School: Lakeside High School

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Miles Miccichi walked on to the football team in 2018. He redshirted as a freshman that season and has primarily played for the scout team during the past two seasons.

Impressively, Miccichi was one of only 26 student-athletes at the University of Georgia to earn a 4.0 GPA in 2019.

Miccichi’s lack of playing time can be attributed to the depth Dan Lanning and Georgia have built on their elite defense. He’ll battle for playing time with Monty Rice, Nakobe Dean, Rian Davis, Trezmen Marshall, Quay Walker and more at the inside linebacker position.

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Georgia football player card: DB Dan Jackson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson redshirted during the 2019 season.

Dan Jackson, defensive back (No. 47):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 6-1

Weight: 180 pounds

Hometown: Gainesville, Georgia

High School: North Hall High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson redshirted during the 2019 season. Jackson made All State as a senior at North Hall High School. Jackson isn’t anticipated to have a large role in Georgia’s secondary.

Dan Lanning and company had a stifling defense last season and the Dawgs may be even better in 2020. It will be among to the best defenses in the nation. Georgia’s defensive backs should be special next season.

Jackson participated during practice last spring:

Jackson additionally played basketball during his time in at North Hall.

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Georgia football player card: DB Jake Wilson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jake Wilson’s dad, Chad, also played football for the University of Georgia.

Jake Wilson, defensive back (No. 46):

Class: Redshirt freshman

Height: 5-9

Weight: 175 pounds

Hometown: Acworth, Georgia

High School: Mt. Paran High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jake Wilson walked on to the football team in 2019. He took a redshirt last season and primarily served as a scout team player.

Wilson was an All-State selection in high school at Mount Paran. His dad, Chad, also played at Georgia under Ray Goff.

Georgia is stacked in the secondary headed into next season. The Dawgs have Eric Stokes, DJ Daniel, Tyson Campbell, Kelee Ringo, Divaad Wilson, Mark Webb, and more at cornerback.

Georgia’s defense may be the best in the nation next season. The passing defense has more room to improve, but much of that falls on Georgia’s pass rush, which was middle of the pack (in terms of sacks) last season. The Dawgs had the best run defense in the country in 2019.

Dan Lanning and company had a stifling defense last season and the Dawgs may be even better in 2020. They’ll be fun to watch.

Wilson chose attending the University of Georgia over other local schools like Kennesaw State.

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UGA football player card: LB Channing Tindall

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Channing Tindall came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit from Columbia, SC.

Channing Tindall, Linebacker (No. 41):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 218 pounds

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

High School: Spring Valley High School

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Channing Tindall came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit. Tindall played in eleven games last season as an inside linebacker and special teams player. Tindall recorded 1.5 sacks and 9 tackles during his sophomore season.

He saw more playing time as a freshman, where he played in all 14 games and ended up with 17 tackles and two sacks. Tindall’s decrease in playing time can be attributed to the depth Dan Lanning and Georgia have built on their elite defense.

Tindall was a cog in the top run-stopping defense in the country in 2019. He’ll battle for playing time with Monty Rice, Nakobe Dean, Rian Davis, Trezmen Marshall, Quay Walker and more at the inside linebacker position.

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Georgia football player card: DB Hugh Nelson

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Hugh Nelson won the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year award in 2018.

Hugh Nelson, defensive back (No. 39):

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 6-2

Weight: 198 pounds

Hometown: Powder Springs, Georgia

High School: Hillgrove High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Hugh Nelson walked on to the football team in 2018. He took a redshirt that season and primarily served as a key scout team player. Nelson won the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year award for his effort in 2018.

Nelson appeared in the Arkansas State game season. He’ll be looking to play in more contests next season. Nelson also played in the spring game of 2019. Nelson ran track and played football during his time at Hillgrove High School.

Georgia is stacked in the secondary headed into next season. The Dawgs have Eric Stokes, DJ Daniel, Tyson Campbell, Kelee Ringo, Divaad Wilson, Mark Webb, and more at cornerback.

Georgia’s defense will be among the best in the nation next season. The passing defense has a little room to improve, but much of that falls on Georgia’s pass rush, which was middle of the pack (in terms of sacks) last season.

Dan Lanning and company had a stifling defense last season and the Dawgs may be even better in 2020. They’ll be fun to watch.

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