Hugh Nelson, defensive back (No. 39):
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Height: 6-2
Weight: 198 pounds
Hometown: Powder Springs, Georgia
High School: Hillgrove High School
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Hugh Nelson walked on to the football team in 2018. He took a redshirt that season and primarily served as a key scout team player. Nelson won the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year award for his effort in 2018.
Nelson appeared in the Arkansas State game season. He’ll be looking to play in more contests next season. Nelson also played in the spring game of 2019. Nelson ran track and played football during his time at Hillgrove High School.
Georgia is stacked in the secondary headed into next season. The Dawgs have Eric Stokes, DJ Daniel, Tyson Campbell, Kelee Ringo, Divaad Wilson, Mark Webb, and more at cornerback.
Georgia’s defense will be among the best in the nation next season. The passing defense has a little room to improve, but much of that falls on Georgia’s pass rush, which was middle of the pack (in terms of sacks) last season.
Dan Lanning and company had a stifling defense last season and the Dawgs may be even better in 2020. They’ll be fun to watch.
