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What will Georgia’s QB room look like now?

After JT Daniels announced he’s transferring to UGA, the Georgia football QB room look a lot more interesting now.

On Thursday, former USC quarterback JT Daniels announced he is transferring to The University of Georgia, adding competition to an already talented UGA quarterback room.

Whether or not Daniels will be immediately eligible to play at Georgia is not yet known. But if he is cleared to play in 2020, things will be a lot more interesting in Athens this year.

The addition of Todd Monken as offensive coordinator this offseason looks to be attracting some top quarterback talent to Georgia. Since the departure of Jake Fromm to the NFL, Georgia has now brought in five new passers, as outlined by Jeff Sentell of DawgNation:

  • Graduate transfer Jamie Newman
  • Transfer JT Daniels
  • Early enrollee Carson Beck
  • Preferred walk-on Austin Kirksey
  • Preferred walk-on Jackson Muschamp

Newman, Daniels, Stetson Bennett IV, redshirt freshman D’Wan Mathis and true freshman Carson Beck are the key quarterbacks to keep an eye on this year, though.

Not only is Newman, who Georgia landed early in the offseason, expected to start, but he is viewed as a guy who could contend for the Heisman.

If Daniels can play this season, how Kirby Smart handles the two high-profile quarterbacks will be a huge storyline following what’s taken place in Athens recently with Justin Fields, Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm.

Regardless, competition at the quarterback position is always a great thing to have.

And for 2021, whether or not Daniels receives immediate eligibility this year, he’ll have plenty of competition. With Beck possibly going to be a redshirt freshman in 2021 and with 5-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff committed to UGA in the class of 2021, the Dawgs could have yet another quarterback competition on their hands. But despite what we’ve seen from Georgia in recent memory with Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm, starting a true freshman at quarterback in the SEC is not terribly ideal, so Vandagriff taking a redshirt year would not be so bad. We’ll have to wait and see if this impacts Vandagriff’s decision to play for Georgia.

What Beck will do is interesting to ponder as well. If he is unable to beat out Vandagriff or Daniels in 2021 could he look to transfer from Georgia? Remember, he’s a big-time talent as well who signed with UGA as a 4-star prospect in this year’s recruiting class and enrolled early in Athens. But he’s also a competitor who has his sights set on starting for the Bulldogs.

Matt DeBary of DawgPost does not believe this will lead to either Beck or Vandagriff backing off their decision to play for the Dawgs.

As for Mathis, I would not be surprised to see him transfer out of UGA, as it’s unlikely he gets the starting nod over Newman, Daniels, Beck or Vandagriff. However, if Daniels is not eligible to play this year, it’s possible that Mathis is the second-string quarterback in 2020 behind Newman. Sticking with that scenario (Daniels being ineligible), maybe Smart would feel less inclined to slap a redshirt on Beck and allow him and Mathis to battle it out for the second-string job. But if Mathis gets buried on the depth chart, that’s a real bummer. A former 4-star in the class of 2019, he has overcome so much in his short time as a collegiate athlete and is ready to return to action following surgery to remove a cyst on his brain last summer. Whatever Mathis decides to do, I hope it works out well for him.

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Twitter reacts to Georgia landing USC transfer QB JT Daniels

See Twitter reactions to USC QB JT Daniels transferring to the Georgia football program.

It’s official. USC transfer quarterback JT Daniels is a Georgia Bulldog per his Twitter account. The former 5-star out of Santa Ana, California was the No. 6 prospect in the 2018 recruiting class and the No. 3 rated quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

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As a freshman, Daniels threw for 2,672 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He entered the transfer portal in mid-April after his sophomore season was derailed by a knee injury. USC’s Kedon Slovis stepped in while Daniels was down and played well for the Trojans, making the transfer portal one of the only options for Daniels – reminiscent of the Eason/Fromm situation…

Georgia will have a lot of talent in its quarterback room this year.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the news:

 

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Georgia lands USC QB transfer JT Daniels, a former 5-star recruit

Georgia football has landed USC Trojans QB transfer JT Daniels, a former 5-star recruit.

The buzz picked up Thursday morning that USC Trojans quarterback JT Daniels would be transferring to Georgia.

At around 4 p.m. ET, Daniels made it official, tweeting that he is indeed taking his talents to Athens.

Daniels, who entered the transfer portal in mid-April, signed with USC as a five-star pro-style quarterback in the class of 2018. Out of Santa Ana, California, he ranked as the nation’s No. 6 overall player and as the third ranked quarterback, behind only Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

He started for the Trojans in 2018 as a true freshman and has only used one full year of eligibility. Daniels’ freshman season had its ups and downs. He threw for 14 touchdowns and 2,672 yards with 10 interceptions, and the Trojans finished with a disappointing 5–7 record. Daniels was the starter to open the 2019 season as well, but tore his ACL and meniscus in the season-opener. After that, it was Kedon Slovis who came in and threw for 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. With Slovis returning this year, it left Daniels no choice but to look to play elsewhere. Similar to the Jacob Eason/Georgia situation.

What it means for Georgia in 2020 is not yet clear. If he does gain immediate eligibility to play this year, it will make things a lot more interesting in Athens. Georgia landed Wake Forest graduate transfer Jamie Newman this offseason. Not only is Newman expected to start, but he is viewed as a guy who could contend for the Heisman. Already on the roster at quarterback this year is Newman, Stetson Bennett IV, redshirt freshman D’Wan Mathis and true freshman Carson Beck.

And for 2021, whether or not Daniels receives immediate eligibility this year he’ll have plenty of competition. With Beck set to be a redshirt freshman next year and with 5-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff committed to UGA in the class of 2021, the Dawgs could have yet another quarterback competition on their hands. But despite what we’ve seen from Georgia in recent memory with Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm, starting a true freshman at quarterback in the SEC is not terribly ideal, so Vandagriff taking a redshirt year would not be so bad. We’ll have to wait and see if this possibly impacts Vandagriff’s decision to play for Georgia. What Beck will do is interesting to ponder as well. If he is unable to beat out Vandagriff or Daniels in 2021 he may look to transfer from Georgia. Remember, he’s a big-time talent as well who signed with UGA as a 4-star prospect in this year’s recruiting class and enrolled early in Athens. But he’s also a competitor who has his sights set on starting for the Bulldogs. As for Mathis, I would not be surprised to see him transfer out of UGA, as it’s unlikely he gets the starting nod over Newman, Daniels, Beck or Vandagriff.

The addition of Todd Monken as offensive coordinator this offseason looks to be attracting some top quarterback talent to Athens. Since the departure of Jake Fromm to the NFL, Georgia has added five new faces to its quarterback room, as pointed out by Jeff Sentell and DawgNation. 

  • Graduate transfer Jamie Newman
  • Transfer JT Daniels
  • Early enrollee Carson Beck
  • Preferred walk-on Austin Kirksey
  • Preferred walk-on Jackson Muschamp

 

JT Daniels highlights here

JT Daniels may be transferring to the Georgia football program. Enjoy these highlights here.

There’s been a lot of buzz Thursday that USC quarterback JT Daniels may be transferring to Georgia.

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Daniels, a former five-star quarterback in the class of 2018, started for the Trojans in 2018. He was the starter again in 2019 but suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the season-opener. That’s when Kedon Slovis came in and threw for 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. Daniels lost the starting spot and figured his best bet to make it to the NFL was by transferring.

Daniels’ freshman season, he threw for 14 touchdowns and 2,672 yards with 10 interceptions, and the Trojans finished with a disappointing 5–7 record. Despite the up and down freshman year, Daniels can ball. That’s why he was the third ranked quarterback coming out of high school, behind only Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

It’s not official yet, but it’s looking to be a sure-thing. In the meantime, enjoy these Daniels highlights.

 

 

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DJ Shockley weighs in on JT Daniels potentially transferring to Georgia

Georgia football great DJ Shockley likes the idea of USC Trojans QB JT Daniels transferring to play for UGA.

There has been a lot of buzz Thursday morning that USC quarterback JT Daniels, who is currently in the NCAA transfer portal, is almost a sure-thing to transfer to Georgia. 

Daniels, who entered the transfer portal in mid-April, signed with USC as a five-star pro-style quarterback in the class of 2018. Out of Santa Ana, California, he ranked as the nation’s No. 6 overall player and as the third ranked quarterback, behind only Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

Following the news that Daniels may soon become a Bulldog, former Georgia SEC Championship winning quarterback DJ Shockley weighed in, and commented on how important it is to have competition at the quarterback position.

“Competition at its highest level at its top spot…..QB!!! Only good can come from good competition,” Shockley said on Twitter.

Daniels started for the Trojans in 2018 as a true freshman and has only used one full year of eligibility. Daniels’ freshman season had its ups and downs. He threw for 14 touchdowns and 2,672 yards with 10 interceptions, and the Trojans finished with a disappointing 5–7 record. Daniels was the starter to open the 2019 season as well, but tore his ACL and meniscus in the season-opener. After that, it was Kedon Slovis who came in and threw for 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. With Slovis returning this year, it left Daniels no choice but to look to play elsewhere. Similar to the Jacob Eason/Georgia situation.

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Report: Georgia looking like favorite to land 5-star USC QB transfer

Georgia football looks like the favorite to land former 5-star QB transfer JT Daniels from the USC Trojans.

USC five-star quarterback JT Daniels, who is currently in the NCAA transfer portal, is reportedly close to becoming a Georgia Bulldog, according to Jake Reuse of Rivals.com

Daniels signed with USC as a five-star pro-style quarterback in the class of 2018. Out of Santa Ana, California, he ranked as the nation’s No. 6 overall player and as the third ranked quarterback, behind only Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

Daniels entered the transfer portal in mid-April. He started for the Trojans in 2018 as a true freshman and has only used one full year of eligibility. Daniels’ freshman season had its ups and downs. He threw for 14 touchdowns and 2,672 yards with 10 interceptions, and the Trojans finished with a disappointing 5–7 record. Daniels was the starter to open the 2019 season as well, but tore his ACL and meniscus in the season-opener. After that, it was Kedon Slovis who came in and threw for 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. With Slovis returning this year, it left Daniels no choice but to look to play elsewhere. Similar to the Jacob Eason/Georgia situation.

What does that mean for Georgia in 2020?

With Wake Forest graduate transfer Jamie Newman now in Athens, he looks like the frontrunner to start this year. Whether or not Daniels will receive immediate eligibility to play this year is not yet clear, but if he does, we’ll be in for a fun quarterback battle in 2020. Already on the roster at quarterback is Newman, Stetson Bennett IV, redshirt freshman D’Wan Mathis and true freshman Carson Beck.

As for 2021, Georgia has a commitment from 5-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff. But despite what we’ve seen from Georgia in recent memory with Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm, starting a true freshman at quarterback in the SEC is not terribly ideal, so Vandagriff taking a redshirt year would not be so bad. We’ll have to wait and see if this possibly impacts Vandagriff’s decision to play for Georgia.