The 2020 college football season is fast approaching and players will be allowed back on campus for summer workouts starting June 8.
That said, let’s take a look at the Georgia wide receivers, perhaps the most exciting position to watch for the Bulldogs in 2020.
This is not a depth chart projection, but a look at who we project to see the most snaps.
1. George Pickens (So.)
Pickens (6-3, 190), from Hoover, Alabama, is one of the best returning receiver in college football and will be heavily relied upon by new Wake Forest transfer QB Jamie Newman and for good reason. As a freshman in 2019, Pickens caught 49 passes for 727 yards and 8 touchdowns, which earned him Coaches’ Freshman All-SEC Team honors.
2. Demetris Robertson (Sr.)
Robertson, (6-0, 190) from Savannah, Georgia, is a transfer from the University of California in 2018 and hasn’t been able to find much a rhythm as a Bulldog. However, we know he has talent and even received Freshman All-American honors in his time with Cal, so look for his speed on the inside to be a huge factor for the Bulldogs in 2020.
3. Dominick Blaylock (So.)
Assuming Blaylock (6-1, 195) returns from an ACL tear in 2019, he will be competing for the starting slot-receiver position with Robertson. Before his injury, Blaylock, from Marietta, Georgia, was having a solid freshman season, catching 18 passes for 310 yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games. Most notably, Blaylock averaged over 17 yards per reception and contributed to special teams as punt/kick returner.
4. Matt Landers (Junior)
Landers (6-5, 200), from St. Petersburg, Florida, should see time on the outside opposite George Pickens. Especially in goal line situations where his length creates match-up problems with virtually anyone who covers him. That being said, Landers will have to show route-running and catching improvement if he wants to contribute. His three catches versus Baylor in the Sugar Bowl shows he is headed in the right direction.
5. Kearis Jackson (RFr.)
Jackson (6-0, 200,) from Fort Valley, Georgia, started the Bulldogs’ first game at Vanderbilt last season and caught two passes for 31 yards until exiting early with a hand injury that derailed the rest of his 2019 season. Georgia coaches were confident enough to tab Jackson as a starter early on, so, assuming his hand injury is no longer a factor, he should be competing for the slot position with Robertson and Blaylock this summer.
NEXT: Who else could we expect to catch some passes this year?
The remaining order of Georgia receivers is a toss up, mostly because we aren’t sure what kind of contributions the 2020 signees will have because of the lock-down and cancellation of spring practices, including the annual G-Day game, due to COVID-19.
So, here are the remaining Bulldog receivers on the roster, closing with the 2020 WR signees.
Trey Blount (Junior)
Blount (6-2, 200), from Atlanta, Georgia, saw action in four games in 2019, catching one pass.
Tommy Bush (RSo.)
Bush (6-5, 195), from Schertz, Texas, played in one game in 2019 against Georgia Tech and caught one pass.
Makiya Tounge (RFr.)
Tounge (6-2, 210), a former 4-star ATH from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, red-shirted last season but saw action in three games.
Ty James (RFr.)
James (6-0, 190), a former 3-star WR from Norcross, Georgia, red-shirted in 2019.
Jaylen Johnson (RSo.)
Johnson (6-2, 192), a former 2018 walk-on from Duluth, Georgia, saw action in three games in 2019.
Patrick Bond (RSo.)
Bond (5-10, 180), from Milton, Georgia, walked on in 2018 and took a red-shirt.
Reid Tulowitzky (RJr.)
Tulowitzky (5-10, 175), from Augusta, Georgia, walked on to the team in 2018 and took a red-shirt.
Cameron Moore (RJr.)
Moore (5-10, 170), from Alpharetta, Georgia, walked on in 2018 and took a red-shirt.
2020 signee Justin Robinson (Fr.)
Robinson (6-4, 200), a former 4-star from Mcdonough, Georgia, was rated as the No. 48 receiver in the country.
2020 signee Marcus Rosemy (Fr.)
Rosemy (6-2, 195), a former 4-star from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was rated as the No. 8 receiver in the country.
2020 signee Arian Smith (Fr.)
Smith (6-1, 170), former 4-star from Lakeland, Florida, was rated as the No. 9 receiver in the country and was tabbed as the fastest man in the 2020 recruiting class.
2020 signee Jermaine Burton (Fr.)
Burton (6-0, 190), a former 4-star from Calabasas, California, was rated as the No. 15 receiver in the country.
2020 signee Ladd McConkey (Fr.)
McConkey (6-0, 175), a former 3-star WR from Chatsworth, Georgia, was rated as the No. 167 receiver in the country.
