Georgia Depth Chart Projection: Offensive Edition

There are several questions heading into the 2020 season for the University of Georgia on the offensive side of the ball. Today, we project the depth chart.

The questions for Georgia for the 2020 football season are almost exclusively on the offensive side of the football. Whether or not Georgia's defense is going to be great is almost a given at this point, it's more about just how great they will be. 

As for the offense, we still don't have an official answer at who's going to be the quarterback, let alone the starting unit across the board. Though the least we can do is project the depth chart from what we know so far through several weeks of camp and one scrimmage. 

Quarterback

1. Jamie Newman
2. JT Daniels
3. D'Wan Mathis
4. Stetson Bennet
5. Carson Beck

There's yet to be an announcement here from anyone at Georgia, and quite frankly, I don't think you'll see one until the moment Kirby Smart takes a pregame sideline interview in Fayetteville, Arkansas. There's no reason to give Arkansas any type of advantage in terms of knowing who they are going to be getting. With Daniels still working his way back into full health, we believe that it's Newman that will be getting the chance to start at the beginning of the season. D'Wan Mathis has been impressive, but the experience of Newman and Daniels will take precedence here. 

Running Back

1. Zamir White/James Cook
2. Kenny McIntosh
3. Kendall Milton
4. Daijun Edwards

I don't think you're going to see one primary back in Athens this year. I think you're going to get a variety of looks from the backfield, and possibly multiple backs at the same time in one formation. Monken's history as an offensive coordinator will lead you to believe he likes one back with a running skillset, and one back with a varied skill set with the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Zamir and Kendall Milton will occupy those heavy rundowns (mostly Zamir) and James Cook and Kenny McIntosh will occupy those passing downs (mostly Cook). 

WR, George Pickens

X Receiver

1. George Pickens
2. Marcus Rosemy
3. Tommy Bush
4. Justin Robinson

There's a clear alpha here and it's George Pickens. It's a no brainer that if he's not on the field at this point, it's due to injury or something else. As for the rest of the members in this depth chart review, they are going to have to get in where they fit in. Rosemy and Robinson have been extremely impressive throughout camp and perhaps they earn themselves a bit of playing time this year, but it's most likely going to be on the flip side at the Z. 

Z Receiver

1. Matt Landers
2. Demetris Robertson/Kearis Jackson/Jermaine Burton
3. Trey Blount

Demetris Robertson was most likely going to get the start at the Z receiver, but the injury to Dominick Blaylock is likely going to move him into the slot to begin the season giving Matt Landers an opportunity to start. Landers has never had an issue getting open, or creating space, the issue has been him completing the rep by catching the football. He will get an opportunity at playing time, but he's going to have a very short leash. That's why we've stacked the second spot like we have. If he doesn't cut it, there will be a revolving door of wideouts like you see. 

WR, Jermaine Burton

SLOT Receiver

1. Demetris Robertson
2. Kearis Jackson
3. Jermaine Burton
4. Ladd McConkey
5. Arian Smith 

As was mentioned above, things change when your primary slot receiver goes down for the season. It was going to be Pickens and Robertson on the outside with Blaylock in the slot. That's now been altered and we believe Robertson gets bumped back in the slot for the time being. They will rotate quite a bit here we'd imagine. All three wideouts — Robertson, Jackson, Burton — are going to be interchangeable throughout this offense in both the SLOT and the Z. 

Tight End

1. Tre' McKitty
2. Darnell Washington 
3. Ryland Goede

Tre' McKitty is likely to get the "start" for whatever that's worth. They are all going to play, with Washington being used primarily as a blocking option lined up in the backfield, inserting on linebackers, kicking out the end on split zone, and used as a weapon in the redzone areas. Goede is a player that we've heard really good things about throughout the camp. After a redshirt season a year ago, he's added some weight and become a bit more explosive. 

Left Tackle

1. Jamaree Salyer
2. Xavier Truss
3. Broderick Jones

Jamaree Salyer is primed for a great season for Georgia this year. He's lost a good bit of weight and looks to lead this unit. Xavier Truss was a player that was talked about a lot last season during practices, but with Luke's new style of prioritizing athleticism at the position, it doesn't exactly favor a player like Truss. As for Broderick Jones, we've said on here before that he needs plenty of cleaning up in the technical department, and he's had a rough go at remaining healthy throughout camp in order to get that development. 

Left Guard

1. Justin Shaffer
2. Warren Ericson
3. Devin Willock

Shaffer is a player that we here at Dawgs Daily are extremely excited to watch play this fall. The Cedar Grove product has been a pivotal swing player on this offensive line for several years at this point, and after suffering a season-ending neck injury last season, he's healthy for his senior season and he plays with an incredible amount of physicality. Ericson is battling for both guard spots and will be the "first man up" if there is an injury this fall. 

Center

1. Trey Hill
2. Clay Webb
3. Sedrick Van Pran

Trey Hill just might be one of the best centers in the SEC this season, and if he can remain more consistent with his play, there's a legitimate chance he's going to be a pretty high draft pick. Clay Webb is a player that has played well this camp, but Trey Hill is the guy here. Sedrick Van Pran is as advertised. Once he gains the necessary weight, he's going to be an incredible player for Georgia. 

OG, Ben Cleveland

Right Guard

1. Ben Cleveland
2. Warren Ericson/Netori Johnson
3. Chad Lindberg

Cleveland is a monster. There's no question about that. When healthy, he's been one of the best guards in the country and nothing has changed there. Warren Ericson is going to be the swingman here but after years of bouncing back and forth between offensive and defensive line, Netori Johnson seems to be fully healthy and competing well.

Right Tackle

1. Owen Condon
2. Warren McClendon
3. Tate Ratledge
4. Austin Blaske

Of all the positions on the offense, this one right here is an absolute warzone in terms of competition and who's going to win it. This is 100% subject to change depending upon how guys continue to perform throughout camp, but as of right now based on the one and only scrimmage they have had, Condon is the guy. Don't rule out Tate Ratledge though, he's immensely talented and could be in the mix this season. 

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