Georgia 2022 Class Projection: Offense
We are nearing the closing stretch of what has been the craziest, most peculiar, unique, and compelling recruiting cycle in college football history. That is no exaggeration.
For nearly 16 months, high-school football prospects weren't allowed onto college campuses. This caused a free for all starting June 1 when visits opened up around the country.
With less than five months away from early national signing day — where 90% of the nation's elite talent will be off the board and signed — we attempt to paint a picture of what this 2022 Georgia recruiting class might look like on the offensive side of the ball.
Numbers
Any exercise like this can be extremely tricky. First off, you're attempting to predict the decision-making of 17-to-18-year-old individuals. Secondly, it's nearly impossible to actually quantify how many spots they have available in the 2022 class in terms of scholarships.
However, with the additions of transfers Tykee Smith, Derion Kendrick and Arik Gilbert, we can assume it won't be a "full class"
We will call it a class of 24 high-school prospects, considering the roster departures they've had via the transfer portal.
*Indicates current Georgia Commit.
Offense (10)
Quarterback (1)
Gunner Stockton*
Needless to say, the Bulldogs have their guy in Gunner Stockton from Rabun County. There's no need to take a second one in this class, especially considering the work they have cut out for themselves in terms of decisions to already be made at the position.
Running Back (2)
Jordan James* / Branson Robinson
Jordan James is already in the 2022 class and will likely remain there as we near early national signing day. However, Branson Robinson is still in the process of making a decision. He will commit on July 22, and it's believed that Georgia is the leader.
Wide Reciever (3)
De'Nylon Morrissette* / Andre Green Jr. / TBD
This is the hardest one on the offensive side of the ball. De'Nylon Morrissette has been a vocal member of this class and will remain that way coming down the stretch. Andre Green Jr. has been linked to Georgia for a while and we feel good about Georgia's chances of landing the Virginia native. But who else joins them? Does Georgia flip a top receiver? Do they take a player like Jayden Gibson? Is there someone they are keeping in the shadows? There are plenty of options at that third spot.
Tight End (1)
Oscar Delp
There's one and only one target at the tight-end position in 2022, Oscar Delp. The Bulldogs haven't bothered recruiting another one. It's Delp or nothing, and they've got a fight on their hands. South Carolina has made it clear they are willing to do everything it takes to land Delp, seemingly making him the focal point of the entire class on social media.
Offensive Line (3)
TBD
Georgia doesn't have a current commit in 2022 along the line. That seems insane considering how they've recruited the position in years past. However, there are certainly some names on the board.
- Tyler Booker, IMG Academy
- Elijah Pritchett, Carver
- Addison Nichols, Greater Atlanta Christian
- Jacob Hood, Hillsboro
They are likely to take three, and they are in a good spot with these four players. It'll be a waiting game, but Booker is expected to be a domino that falls sooner rather than later.
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