247Sports recently released its final rankings of the top 150 transfer prospects this offseason and showed plenty of love to new Georgia cornerback Derion Kendrick.
The former Clemson Tiger ranked No. 6 on the list.
6. Derion Kendrick, CB, Georgia (from Clemson): Kendrick’s legal troubles are behind him, his 2021 home is secured in Athens and the big expectations are back. Lacking elite top-end speed, he might get burned every now and again, but this is a big-time, playmaking cornerback with an NFL future.
Kendrick is projected to start as the No. 1 cornerback in Dan Lanning’s defensive scheme this season. Kendrick transferred to Georgia from Clemson this offseason, meaning he will face his former team to open the season.
Kendrick is a former five-star recruit who began his college football career at wide receiver, but transitioned to cornerback as a sophomore.
Georgia started Ameer Speed and Jalen Kimber in the spring game, but the secondary will look much different to open the season.
Kirby Smart brought in more competition at defensive back, including West Virginia transfer Tykee Smith. Former five-star recruit Kelee Ringo will compete for playing time.
Kendrick’s big-game experience will be critical for the secondary. He is considered a top cornerback prospect for the 2022 NFL draft, but there are concerns about his character.
Kendrick proved himself as a top cornerback during his time at Clemson. He finished the 2020 season as an All-ACC performer. The former South Pointe High School star deflected six passes, recorded a sack and intercepted one pass last season for the Tigers.
Kendrick has 23 career starts at cornerback. He has played in five career College Football Playoff games.
