Georgia all-time great receiver Terrance Edwards (1999-2002) tabbed Georgia’s Adonai Mitchell as UGA’s next star at receiver a year ago.
Fast forward to the national championship and a star was indeed born in the talented freshman pass catcher.
Check Out This POV of Adonai Mitchell's Touchdown Catch! Great Throw, Great Catch! #GoDawgs #UGA #NATIONALCHAMPS pic.twitter.com/oiyYwej95O
— Dawg News Daily (@Dawgnewsdaily) January 14, 2022
Edwards has recently chosen another young receiver to follow in Mitchell’s footsteps – 2022 signee Dillon Bell.
.@DawgNation @GeorgiaFootball I predicted that @MoCityMitch would be a star last season and he did. Well, Kirby has found another one in @dillonbell6_. He’s built like a RB (6’1 214)with natural hands. I can’t wait to see how B Mac develops this kid. #GoDawgs
— TEwracademy (@TEwracademy) June 24, 2022
Bell was listed as a 3-star prospect by 247Sports and rated as the No. 68 receiver in the class.
Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs have made a splash recently for developing unheralded recruits into NFL caliber players. Just look at the rise of Jordan Davis, a former 3-star recruit turned 1st round pick.
Bell’s size and versatility as a player who saw snaps at running back and quarterback beyond receiver are intriguing. Check out his highlights here.
The Houston, Texas native also played basketball at Kinkaid High School.
While we watch for Bell’s emergence this season, I trust Edwards’ evaluation of any receiver. Beyond running his own receiver training facility (Terrance Edwards Wide Receiver Academy) Edwards holds the Georgia record for receiving yards in one season (1,004) and in a career (3,093), as well as touchdown receptions in a season (11) and a career (30).
