ATHENS — If there were any doubts about whether Amarius Mims was back to his pre-injury self, a viral block with Tate Ratledge ended any speculation on the matter.
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Mims is a legit early first rounder. While Centers rately go high, Van Pran could land in the first round as well. I think Ratliff has another year of eligibility, but if he declares, he could crack the top 3 rounds. Heck for that matter, so could Truss. Those latter two have shown immense versatility and are Georgia-developed, which is bonus material. Go Dawgs!
After the NFL exodus of these much-deserved OL-ers, thank God we have the likes of Green, Fairchild, Morris, Freeling, Blaske and others ready to carry the torch. And Stacy Searels... who knew?! KIrby knew, that's who. What a room that OL has become. Go Dawgs!
We lose a lot after this year in the trenches. Next year will be a challenge for us especially considering our ridiculously tough schedule. Probably the toughest schedule ever in Georgia History.
I don't know if I agree with that. It's true that Mims and Van Pran -- two potential first round draft picks -- will be a big loss.
But if Ratledge doesn't leave, we'll have two starters returning and all the main rotational players. Ratledge, Greene, Fairchild, Freeling, Morris, Blaske, Wilson, Lindberg -- those eight alone are a lot for Searels to work his magic with.
I don't disagree with you regarding the OL. I'm a bit more concerned about the DL. Sure I can't wait to see Hall, Miller and Ingram-Hawkins flex their incredible potential after another off-season... or as Kirby says, "growing up"... but that room is arguably less deep than the OL. That said, I still love our "problems" and both sides of the Georgia trenches. I think for now I'll enjoy this 2023 run. Make that 2021-2023... what a great ride we're on. Go Dawgs!
