Another “pinch me, I must be dreaming” article

Back in 2019, watching the James Coley directed offense sputter throughout the season, could you imagine in a few short years that ESPN would rank the Dawgs’ third in their college football future offensive power ratings ($$)?  Not me.

Scouting the Bulldogs: Georgia’s offense is in an interesting spot after losing quarterback Stetson Bennett, the former walk-on who achieved what more gifted Bulldogs signal-callers could not, leading the team to two national titles. Also gone is coordinator Todd Monken, offensive tackle Broderick Jones — the No. 14 overall pick in the NFL draft — and several other key contributors. So why is Georgia moving up? An excellent group of returnees and recruits, plus Mike Bobo is no stranger to the coordinator role at Georgia, having served in it from 2007 to 2014. Junior Carson Beck and sophomore Brock Vandagriff are competing to replace Bennett, with Beck having an edge entering the summer. Vandagriff was ESPN’s No. 37 overall recruit in 2021. But the big QB news came May 15, as Georgia landed a commitment from Donovan Raiola, ESPN’s No. 1 overall recruit for 2024, who had initially committed to Ohio State. Despite losing leading rusher Kenny McIntosh to the NFL, Georgia projects well at running back with veterans Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton, sophomore Branson Robinson, incoming freshman Roderick Robinson II and others.

Tight end and offensive line are positions of strength for Georgia and should remain that way through 2025. Junior tight end Brock Bowers, the Mackey Award winner, is back for what should be his final season, after recording 119 catches for 1,824 yards through his first two seasons. Georgia has recruited well behind him with Oscar Delp, Lawson Luckie and Pearce Spurlin III. Georgia returns one of the nation’s best interior line groups with center Sedrick Van Pran and guards Xavier Truss and Tate Ratledge. Junior Amarius Mims could become Georgia’s next star at tackle, and redshirt freshman Earnest Greene III and junior Austin Blaske are both interesting players. Wide receiver is a group that could make a jump in the coming seasons. Junior Ladd McConkey and senior Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint are proven players, and sophomore Dillon Bell, junior Arian Smith and others should see their roles increase. Mississippi State transfer Rara Thomas could provide bonus production after making 44 receptions last season. Georgia also has a commitment from Ny Carr, ESPN’s No. 43 recruit for 2024.

And that’s without mentioning Dominic Lovett.

The only two teams ahead of Georgia are USC and Ohio State.  Wild.