Georgia did not release an official football depth chart this week, though one may be provided to the media in the hours before Saturday’s game. But if you can’t wait, don’t worry: Here is one writer’s prediction on how the two-deep (and occasionally more than two) stands as the season begins. And we give ourselves a two-to-three percentage point margin for error:
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
1. Jacob Eason, Soph.
2. Jake Fromm, Fr.
3. Brice Ramsey, Sr.
TAILBACK
1 (a). Nick Chubb, Sr.
1 (b). Sony Michel, Sr.
3 (a). Brian Herrien, Soph.
3 (b). D’Andre Swift, Fr.
5. Elijah Holyfield, Soph. (out for opener)
FULLBACK
1. Christian Payne, Jr.
2. Nick Moore, Jr.
TIGHT END
1 (a). Jeb Blazevich, Sr.
1 (b). Isaac Nauta, Soph.
3 (a). Jackson Harris, Jr.
3 (b). Charlie Woerner, Soph.
WIDE RECEIVER 1
1. Terry Godwin, Jr.
2. Riley Ridley, Soph. (out for opener)
3. Jayson Stanley, Jr.
4. J.J. Holloman, Fr.
WIDE RECEIVER 2
1. Javon Wims, Sr.
2. Michael Chigbu, Jr.
3. Tyler Simmons, Soph.
4. Mark Webb, Fr./Trey Blount, Fr./Matt Landers, Fr.
SLOT RECEIVER
1. Mecole Hardman, Soph.
2. Ahkil Crumpton, Jr.
Note: Godwin, Michel, Herrien, Nauta and Woerner are among those who will also work in the slot.
LEFT TACKLE
1. Isaiah Wynn, Sr.
2. Isaiah Wilson, Fr.
LEFT GUARD
1. Pat Allen, Soph.
2. Dyshon Sims, Sr.
CENTER
1. Lamont Gaillard, Jr.
2. Sean Fogarty, Jr./Dyshon Sims, Sr.
RIGHT GUARD
1. Solomon Kindley, R-Fr.
2. Kendall Baker, Jr./Dyshon Sims, Sr.
RIGHT TACKLE
1. Andrew Thomas, Fr.
2. Ben Cleveland, R-Fr.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
1. Jonathan Ledbetter, Jr.
2. David Marshall, Soph.
3. Justin Young, Soph.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
1. Trent Thompson, Jr.
2. Julian Rochester, Soph.
3 (a). Tyler Clark, Soph.
3 (b). Michail Carter, Soph.
NOSE TACKLE
1. John Atkins, Sr.
2. DaQuan Hawkins-Muckle, Jr.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Lorenzo Carter, Sr.
2. D’Andre Walker, Jr.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Davin Bellamy, Sr.
2. Walter Grant, Fr.
INSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Roquan Smith, Jr.
2. Reggie Carter, Sr.
INSIDE LINEBACKER
1. Natrez Patrick, Jr.
2. Juwan Taylor, Jr.
LEFT CORNERBACK
1. Aaron Davis, Sr.
2. William Poole, Fr.
*-Starting left CB Malkom Parrish (foot injury) is out.
RIGHT CORNERBACK
1. Deandre Baker, Jr.
2. Tyrique McGhee, Soph.
NICKEL (STAR)
1. J.R. Reed, Soph.
2. Deangelo Gibbs, Fr.
SAFETY
1. Dominick Sanders, Sr.
2. Tray Bishop, Fr.
SAFETY
1. Richard LeCounte, Fr. (in nickel defense)
1. J.R. Reed, Soph. (in 3-4 defense)
2. Jarvis Wilson, Jr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKER
1. Rodrigo Blankenship, Soph.
2. David Marvin, Sr.
PUNTER
1. Cameron Nizialek, Sr.
2. Marshall Long, Soph.
PUNT RETURNER
1. Terry Godwin, Jr.
2. Ahkil Crumpton, Jr.
3. Mecole Hardman, Soph.
KICK RETURNER
1. Mecole Hardman, Soph.
2. Sony Michel, Sr.
LONG SNAPPER
1. Nick Moore, Jr.
2. Trent Frix, Sr. (injured)
