Georgia football enters the 2024 season as one of the top teams in the country. But it won’t be all on the shoulders of Kirby Smart to lead this team to another national championship. There will be many twists and turns along the way, with different players being asked to step up.
With that in mind, DawgNation is previewing the upcoming season, looking at the most important names, games and everything in between. Today, the DawgNation team is focused on the most important freshman. And each member of the team had a different answer for who that might be.
Mike Griffith: “That run game, I think it’s going to be big this year. Nate Frazier brings some juice out of Southern California. I like what this guy has to offer as he can make some game-changing plays.”
Connor Riley: “The most important freshman became a lot easier when Kirby Smart extolled KJ Bolden’s praises at SEC Media Days. With Georgia having some question marks at the safety position, there’s a real chance KJ Bolden is able to come in and play a huge role for this team right away.”
Jeff Sentell: “If we went pure talent, pure future talent, the answer is Ellis Robinson. "
Kaylee Mansell: “Wide receiver Sacovie White. Not only is he insanely quick, but he’s got a really high football IQ. He started on both sides of the ball for Cass High School.”
It’s of little surprise that there are so many plausible answers, as the Bulldogs signed the No. 1 ranked recruiting class for the 2024 recruiting cycle. Robinson was the top-ranked cornerback prospect in the country while Bolden was the No. 1 safety.
Bolden and White both earned praise from Smart at SEC media days, while defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann is pleased with Robinson’s development thus far. Frazier did not enroll early, but his presence is a big reason for the new-found optimism around the running back room.
The many talented freshmen won’t have to wait too much longer to see the field, as the Bulldogs open the 2024 season against Clemson on Aug. 31. Smart hasn’t been shy about playing freshman in the past, often saying that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
