2019 Georgia Football: Who Will Replace Jeremiah Holloman This Season

Georgia lost Jeremiah Holloman Friday. The recruiting job Kirby Smart has done gives the Bulldogs plenty of depth. We look at who will replace Holloman.

The loss of Jeremiah Holloman is a big one to Georgia's offense because he was one of the most experienced guys returning to the receiver corps in 2019. But, there shouldn't be any panicking at all. That's why recruiting top talent as Georgia has done in the past few years, is necessary to compete for a national championship. The Bulldogs can afford this loss because there is plenty of talent in this receiver group, even if they are unproven.

Of course, you'll have your slot receivers, Demetris Robertson, Kearis Jackson, and the highly rated freshman, Dominick Blaylock. You can also count on Tyler Simmons, a senior, to start at the "Z-Receiver" spot. He's been one of the more reliable guys in the past because of his blocking ability.

Someone is going to have to step up and take charge at the other receiver position for the 2019 season. The good news for Dawg fans is that Kirby Smart and Cortez Hankton have brought in a lot of receivers in to do so. 

Makiya Tongue (6'2/210 lbs) Freshman

Tongue was a huge get for the Bulldogs in the 2019 cycle for two reasons. First, the staff pulled him straight out of Ed Orgeron's backyard in Baton Rouge. Second, Tongue is a versatile athlete, meaning he is capable of playing receiver or safety for the Dawgs.

Tongue has been one of the more overlooked guys in the 2019 class, and he could shock Georgia fans this season. His physicality and sturdy size are what could allow him to get on the field in 2019. If it doesn't happen this year, he'll make it on to field eventually, whether it's offense or defense.

Check out Tongue showcase his playmaking ability in the state championship below.

Georgia 2019 commitment Makiya Tongue 🤭 pic.twitter.com/9oKFsy2lUs

— Amos Morale III (@Amos_MoraleIII) December 8, 2018

Trey Blount (6'2/200lbs) Junior

Blount has yet to get much action, if any, on offense in his two years at Georgia. But it's not his fault at all. It would be hard for anyone to get on the field when you have guys like Mecole Hardman Jr., Riley Ridley, Terry Godwin, and Jeremiah Holloman competing with you. With those guys now out of the program, Blount will get his shot in 2019.

A lot of folks are looking forward to seeing Blount's potential put into play. In fact, Jake Rowe of 247sports placed Blount in "Georgia's most underrated players heading into 2019". He's got the talent to be a go-to receiver going forward. He'll need to use the experience he has within Georgia's offensive system to secure a role in the offense. My senses tell me that Blount will be a key reserve at a minimum, if not a potential starter this season.

Tommy Bush (6'5 195 lbs) RS Freshman

Bush was the cherry on top of Georgia's 2018 class. Bush was a four-star receiver from Schertz, Texas, and never even attended a UGA football game prior to committing. That right there should tell you the kind of job that Smart and Hankton did to land him.

The thing that sets Bush apart is his speed. You don't usually see a lot of guys his size light up a forty. Bush did just that. He's run a 4.4 laser-timed 40-yard dash. That combination of speed and size is what makes Bush a freak of nature. I can assure you he's working hard in the weight room with Coach Scott Sinclair, and he'll probably tack on another 10-15 pounds in the near future. 

He might not be "the guy" this year for Georgia's offense but he'll definitely be a key reserve. Look for Jake Fromm to look for Bush as a red zone target as early as this season.

Lawrence Cager (6'5 200 lbs) Graduate Senior

Even though he has never played a game at UGA, Cager is probably the most experienced player at the position. Cager transferred in from Miami this offseason after graduating. Cager chose to play his last season as a Bulldog instead of as a Hurricane. He's a huge gain for Georgia, and an even bigger loss for Miami, seeing as he was their leading receiver in 2018. He also played a huge role in Miami's almost playoff birth in 2017. 

Georgia will need him to light it this season and as long as Cager learns the playbook quickly, Georgia can probably count on him to do so. 

Cager went for 374 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2018, which is very similar to Hollman's 418 yards and 5 touchdowns. Georgia will need Cager to put up even bigger numbers in 2019, and he's very capable of doing so. He might even be a Week 1 starter.

George Pickens (6'4 190 lbs) Freshman

Pickens shocked the college football world on National Signing Day when he flipped his longtime commitment from Auburn to Georgia. Pickens became the second-highest rated wide receiver recruit to commit to Georgia, behind only A.J. Green. If he can be half as good as Green was at UGA, Pickens will be in for a great college career.

Pickens overcame some qualifying issues and is now enrolled at UGA. He might immediately be the best receiver on the team in terms of raw talent. With his size, it  will worry a lot of defensive cordinators. 

I light of the news regarding former UGA WR Jeremiah Holloman - incoming 5-Star recruit George Pickens 6’5” 200 - might see significant playing time this fall 📝 #devy pic.twitter.com/kxVjyARrhA

— Ray G (@RayGQue) June 21, 2019

Pickens has the ability to jump up and bring the ball down if it's anywhere close to him. That ability reminds me of Julio Jones, and George Pickens is definitely that caliber of player. If he uses his high football IQ to fit into the system quickly, he could easily find himself as a Week 1 starter. If he gets that starting job, he'll run with it. College Football should be aware because George Pickens is coming.