What we learned about UGA recruiting on Day 1 of the 2017 Nike Opening

BEAVERTON, Ore. —  The first day of the 2017 Nike Opening finals began the way it always does: That means with the QBs, TEs and WRs.

The first day and second of the elite prospect showcase always gives the offenses a head start. That’s necessary to install what they want to do during the 7-on-7 tournament that takes place over the last two days of The Opening.

What did Dawgnation learn on the first day under those paraments? Well, it was pretty QB heavy. I stuck my face up on Facebook Live on Thursday night for about 20 minutes to share that in front of another sunny Portland vista.

Here’s what that looked like:

What stood out to me on the big picture beyond that?

• Georgia is in great shape at the QB spot. It now seems like the Bulldogs will very likely add either 5-star QB Matt Corral or 5-star QB Justin Fields when all is said and done for the 2018 class.

• Did they say that? Of course not. But my perspective is that Matt Corral and Justin Fields will eventually slot at two of the following four schools: Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Georgia.

• Corral isn’t really talking to FSU, but that covers all the bases.

• Fields said he might wait until he takes all of his official visits prior to making his decision.

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  Corral — who de-committed from USC back on June 17 — hopes to visit Alabama, Florida and Georgia in late July. He hopes to make his college decision before his senior season at Long Beach Poly.

• 4-star UGA target Kearis Jackson put up two pretty solid video bombs on Thursday.

• Jerry Rice still looks like he could catch a post route and put six points on the board. The NFL’s greatest all-time receiver in my book was working with the Nike Opening campers on Thursday.

Here are a few Tweets you need to make sure you see

It's more than just a game 🤞🏾💙. pic.twitter.com/LgXJrMdXKJ

— Kearis Jackson (@king_kearis) June 29, 2017

Another @king_kearis + @corral_matt videobomb? What does @justnfields think of @Bcg_jadon helping UGA? ->https://t.co/dycq7IBt5z pic.twitter.com/PFvJPQFKvh

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 30, 2017

A quick rep from @corral_matt this morning. Doing some work with Opening teammate Kearis Jackson today. pic.twitter.com/k4HOaYYjQT

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 29, 2017

Let's not forget @Trevorlawrencee folks. He's as big of a QB prospect as it ever gets. Very deserving of all the attention. pic.twitter.com/CxevI4LOmm

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 29, 2017

Best look at @justnfields so far today. Made a lot of good catches today on errant return balls from WRs. pic.twitter.com/KiWEo6RzUW

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 29, 2017

Words from the 🐐 himself.

"Always finish. Always 100%. If you make a mistake, make sure you do it 100%. Let's have some fun." @JerryRice pic.twitter.com/Ft43Dt19ot

— The Opening (@TheOpening) June 29, 2017

It's more than just a game.

Always has been, always will be. @TeamNEGU pic.twitter.com/cluhaF6dyH

— The Opening (@TheOpening) June 30, 2017

The 5-star from Harrison HS starting to get a sweat going now. @justnfields is a name on Georgia's mind for sure. pic.twitter.com/lusku6zIry

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 29, 2017

@king_kearis also got on the videobomb scoreboard today. Interesting message with 5-star Georgia QB target @corral_matt today. pic.twitter.com/m4GeOlZT2C

— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 29, 2017