In 2024, the Georgia offensive line ought to be a strong suit for the squad. Tate Ratledge and Xavier Truss, two senior class veterans who had the option to declare for the NFL draft, are back for the Bulldogs.
Georgia did lose center Sedrick Van Pran and right tackle Amarius Mims to the NFL draft. Van Pran’s experience and consistency will be tough to replace. Georgia got a taste of life without Amarius Mims throughout the 2023 season because he missed several weeks with an ankle injury
Ultimately, Georgia returns three starters from its offensive line and should have one of the best offensive line units in the country. Georgia’s offensive line returns an impressive amount of depth, so the Bulldogs have several good options in the event a starter suffers an injury. In recent seasons, Georgia has rotated the offensive line to keep players fresh.
What five players do we project to start along Georgia’s offensive line entering spring practice? Who are Georgia’s top depth options behind the starters?
Earnest Greene made the freshman All-American team for his efforts in 2023. Greene redshirted in 2022 due to a back injury.
Freeling has the talent to push Earnest Greene for the starting role at left tackle. Freeling, a former four-star recruit, will likely see a decent amount of snaps in 2024, especially with Chad Lindberg transferring.Fairchild is Georgia’s best left guard in passing situations. However, Micah Morris is a better run blocker, so the two players rotate a fair amount. Pro Football Focus ranks Fairchild as one of the nation’s top returning offensive guards.
As mentioned, if Georgia is looking for run push, then the Bulldogs tend to play Micah Morris over Dylan Fairchild. Morris should also be considered Georgia’s primary back-up right guard.
Jared Wilson replaces the SEC’s best offensive lineman from 2023 in Sedrick Van Pran. Wilson will see a bunch of snaps this spring. Developing his ability to identify blitzes will be key for the Georgia offensive line.
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