ATHENS, Ga. --- Nine Bulldogs, including six on the First Team, were included on the 2022 Preseason Media Days All-Southeastern Conference Team, according to a league announcement Friday.
In addition, Georgia is picked to win the SEC Eastern Division. The Bulldogs have won the Eastern Division four out of the last five years.
Sophomore tight end Brock Bowers and junior offensive tackle Warren McClendon were named to the First Team offense while junior defensive lineman Jalen Carter, senior linebacker Nolan Smith and redshirt sophomore defensive back Kelee Ringo were voted to the defense’s First Team. Also, senior wide receiver Kearis Jackson was included as a First Team Specialist.
Second Team Bulldog selections included redshirt sophomore center Sedrick Van Pran and senior safety Christopher Smith. Senior tailback Kenny McIntosh concluded Georgia’s selections after being voted to the Third Team.
The Bulldogs start their 2022 campaign versus Oregon in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta on Sept. 3.