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07-07-2025
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Georgia Bulldogs true freshman stars could spark new trend for Kirby Smart as they lean on youth for 2025 college football season
Georgia Bulldogs true freshman stars could spark new trend for Kirby Smart as they lean on youth for 2025 college football season originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The 2025 Georgia Bulldogs are going to have to rely on several new starters on both sides of the ball and a ton of youth this season. Kirby Smart has commented on the lack of depth and difficulty in building the same classic monster rosters (for multiple off-seasons now) that were possible just a few years ago. Over the years Kirby Smart hasn't been one to force many true freshman talents onto the field unless they were absolutely ready (like Malaki Starks a few years back). Now, a handful of incoming true freshman stars could spark a new trend at Georgia, potentially forcing their way into action early. If that does happen, who will those stars-in-the-making be? Let's dive in. Advertisement Elijah Griffin, Five Star DL This is the easiest answer among all the incoming true freshman for Georgia. Elijah Griffin is near perfectly rated recruit, a top five overall player in the nation, and the number one defensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class. Griffin has already been impressing this spring since arriving in Athens this past January. Whether its teammates, coaches, or media talking about Griffin, the reviews are always glowing. Christen Miller is locked in as one of the starting defensive tackles up front. Jordan Hall, Xzavier McLeod, and a few other veterans may get the nod over Griffin initially to start this fall. However, there's a good chance that Griffin works his way into the number three interior defensive lineman spot, if not number two alongside Christen Miller (who should be an early draft pick next spring). He's just too powerful, too technical, and too big, to leave off the field for long. View the original article to see embedded media. Talyn Taylor, Four Star WR The Georgia Bulldogs have had a difficult time developing and getting the most out of their high pedigree wide receivers for several years now, but Talyn Taylor could be the exception. Arian Smith and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint never put it all together consistently. Dillon Bell has done alright, but he still drops too many passes and doesn't run an extensive route tree. Tyler Williams and Anthony Evans disappointed greatly from the 2023 class. Nitro Tuggle was only in Athens for one year last season, and now he's already gone. Advertisement The disappointments have been frequent at wide receiver, but Talyn Taylor truly looks different. He's been an absolute stud on the 7-on-7 circuit for years now. Then last season he finally put it all together in full 11-on-11 as a senior, racking up over 1,600 yards and 24 touchdowns in 14 games. His route running and ball skills already look like the best of any Georgia WR recruit in the last five years. It might be tough to steal a starting spot this season for him, but he could easily become the first man on behind Dillon Bell or Zachariah Branch given his versatility and athleticism. View the original article to see embedded media. CJ Wiley, Four Star WR If it isn't Talyn Taylor breaking through among the true freshman wide receivers it's likely going to be CJ Wiley. He's an absolutely ripped and ready X wide receiver from day one. At 6'4", 210 pounds with arrogant hands, Wiley projects to compete alongside Colbie Young and Noah Thomas as the go-up-and-get-it perimeter threat. Wiley doesn't have anywhere near the experience of the two seniors, but his ceiling is obviously higher than either Young or Thomas. He's more agile, faster, and seems to have better ball tracking than either of his X receiver competitors for Georgia. Don't be surprised if he's earning significant looks midseason and cashing in with every opportunity. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. Isaiah Gibson, Five Star EDGE Isaiah Gibson was one of the most highly coveted defensive recruits in the nation for several years prior to his finalized five star status for several reasons. For starters, he's a physical force at 6'4", nearly 260 pounds already who plays with strength, aggression, and finishes hard on every single snap. But one of the best reasons that so many teams wanted him is that he's an absolute dawg on the field. He's a vocal leader, a trash talker, and one who can actually back it up with his play. Georgia fans and his teammates are going to immediately gravitate towards him, loving everything he does for the Bulldogs. That kind of personality and talent mix almost always finds its way onto the field early. And frankly, after losing seven of their top eight pass rushers from a season ago (over 1,700 pass rush snaps gone), Georgia may not have any choice but to get him on the field early and often this year. View the original article to see embedded media. We'll be back with more Georgia Bulldogs coverage here at A to Z Sports soon! Follow me (@FF_TravisM) and A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) on X for all the latest football news! And if you want to see why Talyn Taylor could break the chain of disappointing high pedigree wide receivers for Georgia just take a look at some of his senior season highlights below. View the original article to see embedded media. View the original article to see embedded media. This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Georgia DL ranked among college football's top 50 players
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller has been named as the No. 37 best player for the 2025 college football season. Miller, who missed spring practice with a shoulder injury, is expected to be Georgia's best defensive lineman and is projected to be an early 2026 NFL draft pick. Miller posted 27 tackles, one pass deflection and 1.5 sacks for the Dawgs in 2024. He's poised to have a large role in 2025 with all six of Georgia's 2024 sack leaders leaving via the draft or the transfer portal. Miller along with Gabe Harris are Georgia's top returning pass rushers. Advertisement "Miller will need to shed blockers more consistently this season, and if he commands doubleteams, he will need to make sure he occupies those two bodies in ways which allow teammates to make plays,"said Matt Zemek of College Sports Wire. "Being able to bull-rush up the middle on passing downs is something else Miller needs to do more consistently and at a higher level." Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) arrives with the team before the start of the G-Day spring football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Coach Kirby Smart needs Miller to show significant improvement this season. Miller should see a lot of snaps this fall as Georgia looks to rebuild from 2024. Georgia is replacing a lot of talent along the defensive line including first-round pick Mykel Williams. Miller has sky-high potential, but has not been the most productive player in his career. 2025 represents the biggest opportunity of Miller's career. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia football's Christen Miller ranked among CFB's best players
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Georgia football star ranked among top returning defensive linemen in CFB
The Georgia Bulldogs lost a lot of key defensive linemen through the transfer portal and 2025 NFL draft. However, the Bulldogs still recruit junior Christen Miller, one of the best interior defensive linemen in college football, returning. In fact, according to Pro Football Focus, Miller is the fourth-best returning interior defensive lineman. Miller was used sparingly in his freshman season with the Bulldogs in 2023. However, in 2024, he really took off. He nearly doubled his tackle numbers, but those stats don't show how good he was for the Bulldogs last year. Miller earned an 82.3 PFF grade, one of the best grades of all Power Four defensive linemen and one of the best defensive grades for Georgia. Advertisement Unfortunately, Miller is still currently recovering from a labrum injury he suffered against UMass in Week 11 of the 2024 regular season. He'll miss spring because of the rehab process, but he should be good to go for the start of 2025. He will be the leader of a defensive line group that is full of young recruits from 2024 and 2025. PFF ranks Miller behind Alabama's Tim Keenan (No. 3), Penn State's Zane Durant (No. 2) and Clemson's Peter Woods (No. 1). This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia Bulldog ranked as No. 4 returning defensive lineman
USA Today
02-04-2025
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Georgia football star ranked among top returning defensive linemen in CFB
Georgia football star ranked among top returning defensive linemen in CFB The Georgia Bulldogs lost a lot of key defensive linemen through the transfer portal and 2025 NFL draft. However, the Bulldogs still recruit junior Christen Miller, one of the best interior defensive linemen in college football, returning. In fact, according to Pro Football Focus, Miller is the fourth-best returning interior defensive lineman. Miller was used sparingly in his freshman season with the Bulldogs in 2023. However, in 2024, he really took off. He nearly doubled his tackle numbers, but those stats don't show how good he was for the Bulldogs last year. Miller earned an 82.3 PFF grade, one of the best grades of all Power Four defensive linemen and one of the best defensive grades for Georgia. Unfortunately, Miller is still currently recovering from a labrum injury he suffered against UMass in Week 11 of the 2024 regular season. He'll miss spring because of the rehab process, but he should be good to go for the start of 2025. He will be the leader of a defensive line group that is full of young recruits from 2024 and 2025. PFF ranks Miller behind Alabama's Tim Keenan (No. 3), Penn State's Zane Durant (No. 2) and Clemson's Peter Woods (No. 1).
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Georgia football's top returning DL undergoes surgery
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller will be undergoing offseason shoulder surgery foran injury he suffered in the 2024 regular season. Miller's status heading into spring practice is questionable, and if he participates, it's very likely he will be a limited participant. Miller suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game against UMass on Nov. 23rd, 2024. The dislocated shoulder took him out for the remainder of the regular season and SEC championship, but he returned in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame. Miller announced his decision to return to UGA for another year, and with several Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman either entering the draft or transferring, Miller's return was a key one for Georgia. Despite potentially missing the spring game, Graham Coffey of The Player Lounge notes from his sources that Miller is expected to be fully recovered by the time Georgia plays their season opener vs. Marshall on Aug. 30, 2025. Miller joins defensive players Daylen Everette (sports hernia) and Gabe Harris (left arm) as defensive players undergoing surgery. On the offensive side, Monroe Freeling (shoulder) and Colton Heinrich (undisclosed) will also be rehabbing injuries through the spring. Breaking News: UGA CB Daylen Everette and DL Christen Miller Undergo Offseason SurgeriesDawgsCentral has learned Everette underwent surgery for a sports hernia shortly after Georgia's season endedMiller had surgery to repair a damaged shoulder labrum — Graham Coffey (@GrahamCoffeyDC) February 21, 2025 Georgia football's spring practice is expected to start in mid-March. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia football star DL undergoes shoulder surgery
