2020 PRESEASON PROJECTED DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART
Updated: Sep 14, 2020
Nose Tackle
Projected Stater
Jordan Davis (JR)- The gigantic Junior took the time in the offseason to reshape his body and get properly conditioned. Davis is a Run-stopping force in the middle that demands double teams.
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Julian Rochester (R-Sr)- Julian has been heavily in the DL rotation over the last two years. Rochester redshirted last season due to an injury and looks to be back full force for 2020.
Defensive Tackle
Projected Starter
Travon Walker (Soph)- Walker is an athletic freak at 6-5 290lbs. He showed glimpses in 2019 of why he was so highly recruited. As he learns more of the game expect him to keep wrecking offensive lines.
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Devonte Wyatt (Soph)-Wyatt is a strong contributor to the defensive line.
Jalen Carter (FR)- The buzz got bigger and bigger on Carter after the board drill was posted of Carter vs. Center Trey Hill. Expect Carter to be a bg time contributor on defense this year.
Defensive End
Projected Starter
Malik Herring (SR)- Herring was a force during his time on the field. The question his junior season was could he handle more snaps if given the opportunity? He proved in the 2019 Sugar Bowl he can. NFL scouts love Herring's upside!
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Tramel Walthour (R-Soph)
Warren Brinson (FR)
Outside Linebacker
Projected Starters
Azeez Ojulari (R-Soph)- Ojulari has proven to cause havoc in opposing teams backfields. With his combination of size and speed, don't be surprised if this is his final year at UGA.
Nolan Smith (Soph): Smith showed why he was so highly recruited and atop all of the recruiting ranking services his freshman year. As the game slows down for Smith, he will only get better.
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Jermaine Johnson (SR)- Johnson seems to have moved ahead of Grant and Anderson here based on what we have heard in the preseason. He can play the JACK spot as well and is probably UGA's most versatile option when it comes to rushing the passer and dropping into coverage.
Adam Anderson (JR)- Anderson has added the necessary weight to be physical in the run game as well as during pass rush situations.
Walter Grant (SR)
Inside Linebacker
Projected Starters
Nakobe Dean (Soph)- Dean has the speed to go sideline to sideline alas Roquan Smith. Expect this year to be a big year for #17.
Monty Rice (SR)- Now into his Senior season, Rice has been a pillar in the middle of arguably the best defense in the nation the past 3 years. Rice is a tackling machine in his final season.
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Quay Walker (JR)- Walker would probably start at any other team in the SEC or the nation. Unfortunately, he's stuck behind Rice and Dean... for now. Expect Dan Lanning to find a spot on the field for Walker!
MJ Sherman (FR)- Sherman's Size and athletic ability will make him a contributor up the middle! If he can get through the freshman "Wall"... Look out!
Channing Tindall (JR)- Tindall has the ability to be a starter if things click quickly. He has an amazing combination of size, speed, and athleticism. Nobody "replaces" Roquan Smith but Tindall has that kind of talent.
Trezmann Marshall (R-FR): Redshirted last year due to injury
Cornerback
Projected Starters
Eric Stokes (Sr)- Stokes came in as an unheralded 2-3 star "track guy" recruit and is now the best cornerback on quite possibly the #1 defense in the nation. Development by the coaches and hard work by Stokes will land him in the NFL next year!
Tyson Campbell (JR)- Tyson is one of the highest rated CB recruits Georgia has landed in years (Branden Smith). Campbell battled injuries his Freshman and Sophomore seasons. Campbell is expecting a breakout year and could be eyeing the NFL Draft.
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DJ Daniel (SR): Daniel was steady opposite Stokes in 2019. Expect Daniel to battle Campbell for playing time all season
Mark Webb (Soph)- Webb creeps down and almost looks like a linebacker in some formations. His size and speed help the defense in both passing and run downs
Ameer Speed (JR- Speed is a freak at 6'3 and athletic. He has the length that Kirby wants in the secondary and should push for a lot of playing time this season.
William Poole (JR)- Going to push for time and provide depth at CB and Star.
Safety
Projected Starters
Lewis Cine (Soph)- Cine known for his hitting ability has proven to be a nice pass defender as well. Cine learned from JR Reed last season and its now his turn!
Richard LeCounte (SR)- Pre-Season All American, LeCounte has gotten better every season and helps captain the #1 defense in the nation!
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Tyrique Stevenson (Soph)- Expect a lot of playing time for Stevenson because he is that dynamic. Stevenson and Cine will be used together and also battle for FS time.
Latavius Brini (RFr)-