Tag: UGA WRs

UGA football player card: WR Trey Blount

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Trey Blount played in just four games last season while fighting through injuries and redshirted.

Trey Blount, Wide Receiver (#14):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-2

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

High School: Pace Academy

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Trey Blount played in just four games last season and redshirted. Blount came to the University of Georgia as a four-star recruit.

Blount is a sound, fundamental blocker who knows his assignments. He fought through injuries in 2019. Before last season, Blount played in 14 games in both 2017 and 2018. He has four receptions for 52 yards in his career.

In 2020, Blount will compete for the receiver playing time in the position opposite George Pickens. Dominick Blaylock is recovering from a torn ACL. Georgia secured a top recruiting class in 2020 and has a wealth of talent at the wide receiver position. It will be position group competition to watch next season.

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm and wide receiver Trey Blount celebrate the victory against the Oklahoma Sooners following the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

UGA football player card: WR Tommy Bush

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tommy Bush came to Athens as a four-star recruit., but he only played in one game last season.

Tommy Bush, Wide Receiver (#12):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-5

Weight: 195 pounds

Hometown: Schertz, Texas

High School: Samuel Clemens High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tommy Bush redshirted as a freshman in 2018, when he played in two games: against Austin Peay and UMass. Bush only played one game in 2019. He caught one pass for one yard against Georgia Tech.

At 6-5, Bush has excellent size and the potential to replace Lawrence Cager as a red zone target. Bush came to Athens as a talented four-star wide receiver.

In 2020, Bush will compete for the receiver playing time in the position opposite George Pickens. Dominick Blaylock is recovering from a torn ACL. Georgia secured an elite recruiting class in 2020 and has plenty of talent at the wide receiver position. It will be an interesting position battle to see unfold.

Tommy Bush has been working hard in preparation for the season:

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

UGA football player card: WR Kearis Jackson

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson redshirted as a freshman in 2018. He broke his hand versus Vanderbilt in 2019.

Kearis Jackson, Wide Receiver (#10):

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 6-0

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: Fort Valley, Georgia

High School: Peach County High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson redshirted as a freshman in 2018. He was able to play in four games after enrolling early at UGA. Jackson came to Georgia as a touted four-star recruit from Peach County High School. In high school, Jackson played football and ran track.

Jackson started the first game of 2019 against Vanderbilt, but broke his hand. Jackson’s injury set him back after a career best game against Vanderbilt (2 catches for 31 yards).

Jackson started seven games, but didn’t have a large impact on offense. He ended the season with five catches for 79 yards. He and quarterback Jake Fromm never quite found a grove, which can be partially attributed to his broken hand.

In 2020, Jackson will compete for the starting wide receiver position opposite George Pickens. Dominick Blaylock is recovering from a torn ACL. Georgia secured an elite recruiting class in 2020 and has plenty of talent at the wide receiver position.

Oct 27, 2018; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) works out prior to the game at TIAA Bank Field. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

UGA football player card: WR Dominick Blaylock

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominick Blaylock had a solid freshman season in 2019 before tearing his ACL in the SEC Championship Game.

Dominick Blaylock, Wide Receiver (#8):

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6-1

Weight: 195 pounds

Hometown: Marietta, Georgia

High School: Walton High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominick Blaylock had a solid freshman season in 2019 before tearing his ACL in the SEC Championship Game against LSU. He played in 12 of 14 games and caught 18 passes for 310 yards and five touchdowns.

His biggest play of the season was his 51 yard touchdown catch at Auburn. The Tigers had a very stingy defense in 2019, but that didn’t stop Blaylock from getting the Dawgs on the scoreboard first.

Blaylock came to Athens as a touted four or five-star recruit (depends on the recruiting service) and didn’t disappoint. He’d certainly benefit from a delayed start to the 2020 season.

Should the season kick-off on time, then it is not out of the question for Blaylock to make a return for the opener. Clemson WR Amari Rodgers tore his ACL last spring (March 25th) and went on to play in Clemson’s second game against Texas A&M.

If healthy, Blaylock projects to start for UGA from the slot with George Pickens manning an outside receiver spot. Check out his huge plays from last season:

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

UGA football player card: WR Matt Landers

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Matt Landers will look to provide a red zone threat for the Dawgs in 2020.

Matt Landers, Wide Receiver (#5):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-5

Weight: 200 pounds

Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida

High School: St. Petersburg High School

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Matt Landers had an up and down season in 2019.  Landers and Tommy Bush are Georgia’s two tallest wide receivers. Will one of them be able to step up and help replace Lawrence Cager’s ability to win jump balls?

Georgia could use another red zone threat in 2020. George Pickens is expected to be a star next season, but he can’t do it all on his own. Plenty of wide receivers will have chance to step up from UGA. Landers has the size to be a red zone mismatch.

Landers came to Athens as a three-star recruit, but don’t rule him out in the wide receiver competition. He is an excellent blocker and will contribute to the team. Improved consistency would go a long way for Landers.

He saved his best for last against the Baylor Bears in the Sugar Bowl. Landers caught three passes for 25 yards and scored this sweet touchdown:

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]