The Georgia Bulldogs' wide receiver room faces the challenge of replacing Ladd McConkie and Marcus Rosemy-Jack Saint. Georgia loses three of its four leading receivers for the 2023 college football season, including Brock Bowers.
Georgia's wide receiver group is still expected to be among the best in the country. The Bulldogs return a deep core of wide receivers and add a talented transfer trio of Vanderbilt's London Humphries, USC's Michael Jackson III and Miami's Coby Young.
Georgia's offense is expected to continue spreading the ball around star quarterback Carson Beck. Ten Georgia players had 10 or more receptions last season, and the expectation is for a similar number to do so in 2024.
How can Georgia's wide receiver depth chart rank higher than spring practice? The Bulldogs begin spring practice on March 12th.
Grade: Senior
Lovett committed to Georgia from Missouri in 2023. Although he didn't put up incredible numbers, he is Georgia's top returning receiver and is poised to improve from last season. Lovett is a strong route runner and should be one of the best separators in Georgia's wide receiver room.
2023 stats: 54 receptions, 613 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Grade: Junior
Dillon Bell is the most versatile player in Georgia's wide receiver room. Bell lined up in the backfield frequently in 2023 and could do the same in 2024. Bell had 25 carries, 157 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He is Georgia's best receiver after the catch.
2023 stats: 29 receptions, 355 yards, 2 touchdowns
Grade: Senior
Lara Thomas is a big play threat. The Mississippi State transfer took some time to adjust to Georgia's offense last fall, but he is expected to be a starter for the Dawgs in 2024. He should be familiar with Georgia's system this season.
2023 stats: 23 receptions, 383 yards, 1 touchdown.
london humphries
Grade: 2nd grade
London Humphries, who transfers from Vanderbilt, ranks as the No. 15 transfer in the country and the No. 3 wide receiver. Humphrey is expected to make an immediate impact on Georgia football. He is a deep threat with good speed and brings a lot of experience from his one season with Vandy.
2023 stats: 22 receptions, 439 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns.
colby young
Grade: Senior
Coby Young, who transferred to Miami, is expected to be Georgia's top wide receiver with jump balls and catch balls. According to 247Sports, Young is ranked the No. 8 wide receiver in the transfer portal and the No. 38 domestic wide receiver.
2023 stats: 47 receptions, 563 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns.
Grade: Senior
Georgia's fastest wide receiver and player is Arian Smith. Smith's experience in Georgia's offensive system could give him an advantage over UGA's three upcoming transfers. Smith is a great vertical threat and always seems to come up with big plays in clutch moments.
2023 stats: 8 receptions, 153 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns.
michael jackson iii
Grade: Senior
Michael Jackson III, a transfer from USC, is expected to start as Georgia's punt returner. Jackson III has great after-catch performance and is a strong option in the screen game.
Statistics for 2023: 146 receiving yards on 17 receptions, 1 receiving touchdown
anthony evans
Grade: 2nd grade
Anthony Evans has shown flash and could have an even bigger role in 2024. Evans is a punt returner option for the Bulldogs.
2023 performance: 4 receptions, 35 yards, 1 touchdown.
Year: Redshirt Freshamn
Tyler Williams will likely see more snaps in his second season at Georgia. Williams, a former four-star player, could break out in 2024.
2023 Stats: 1 reception per 4 yards.
Other standouts: Cole Speer, freshman.
Junior wide receiver Cole Speer and freshmen Nitro Tuggle (four-star) and Sakobee White (three-star) are all expected to see some snaps this fall. Speer is a key special teams player for the Bulldogs, but he hasn't seen much action as a wide receiver.
The story originally appeared on UGA Wire
