Kirby Smart has released an updated depth ahead of Georgia’s Week 3 game.
Georgia (2-0, 1-0), the third ranked team in the nation, is hosting Arkansas State (1-1) this Saturday at noon on ESPN2.
Georgia’s updated depth chart can be seen below. Notice how often the word “or” is used — The Bulldogs have a lot of talented players, so it makes sense there are so many ongoing position battles throughout the depth chart.
Quarterback
1. Jake Fromm (Sr.)
2. Stetson Bennett (RSoph.)
Running back
1. D’Andre Swift (Jr.) OR Brian Herrien (Sr.)
2. Zamir White (RFr.) OR James Cook (Soph.)
Wide receiver
Z-Receiver
1. Tyler Simmons (Sr.)
2. George Pickens (Fr.)
X-Receiver
1. Matt Landers (RSoph.)
2. Lawrence Cager (Grad)
Slot Receiver
1. Demetris Robertson (RJr.) OR Kearis Jackson (RFr.)
2. Dominick Blaylock (Fr.)
Tight end
1. Charlie Woerner (Sr.)
2. Eli Wolf (Grad) OR John FitzPatrick (RFr.)
Offensive line
Left Tackle
1. Andrew Thomas (Jr.)
2. D’Marcus Hayes (Sr.)
Left Guard
1. Solomon Kindley (RJr.)
2. Justin Shaffer (Jr.)
Center
1. Trey Hill (Soph.)
2. Warren Ericson (RFr.)
Right Guard
1. Cade Mays (Soph.) OR Ben Cleveland (RJr.)
Right Tackle
1. Isaiah Wilson (Redshirt Soph.) OR Jamaree Salyer (Soph.)
Defensive line
Defensive Tackle
1. Tyler Clark (Sr.) OR Devonte Wyatt (Jr.)
2. Michail Carter (Sr.)
Nose Tackle
1. Michael Barnett (Grad.) or Jordan Davis (Soph.)
Defensive End
1. David Marshall (Sr.)
2. Malik Herring (Jr.)
3. Tramel Walthour (Soph.)
4. Travon Walker (Fr.)
Linebackers
SAM Linebacker
1. Walter Grant (Jr.) OR Jermaine Johnson (Jr.)
3. Adam Anderson (Soph.)
JACK Linebacker
1. Azeez Ojulari (RFr.)
2. Nolan Smith (Fr.) OR Robert Beal (RSoph.)
MIKE Linebacker
1. Tae Crowder (RSr.)
2. Quay Walker (Soph.)
WILL Linebacker
1. Monty Rice (Jr.)
2. Nakobe Dean (Fr.)
Secondary
Right Safety
1. Richard LeCounte III (Jr.)
2. Otis Reese (Soph.) or Lewis Cine (Fr.)
Left Safety
1. J.R. Reed (Grad.)
2. Tyrique McGhee (Sr.)
3. Christopher Smith (Soph.)
Right Cornerback
1. D.J. Daniel (Jr.) OR Tyson Campbell (Fr.)
Left Cornerback
1. Eric Stokes (RSoph.)
2. Tyrique Stevenson (Fr.)
STAR/Nickel
1. Mark Webb (Jr.) OR Divaad Wilson (RFr.)
Special teams
Place-Kicker
1. Rodrigo Blankenship (Grad.)
2. Brooks Buce (RSoph.)
Punter
1. Jake Camarda (Soph.)
2. Bill Rubright (RSoph.)
Long Snapper
1. Steven Nixon (Grad.) or Payne Walker (RFr.)
Kickoff Return
1. James Cook (Soph.) or Brian Herrien (Sr.)
Punt Return
1. Tyler Simmons (Sr.) OR Kearis Jackson (R. Fresh.) OR Dominick Blaylock (Fresh.)
Same as every year, the first few games of the season are always a little difficult for fans when it comes to identifying players on the field. And when Georgia plays as many freshmen and newcomers as it does, there is a lot to take in.
