2014 uga signees issue

Looking good in Bulldog Red!Looking good in Bulldog Red!2014 Football Signees2014 Football Signees

Greetings to everyone in the Bulldog Nation. My, my, hasn’t2014 been full of excitement for ourbeloved football team?

January was marked with thearrival of new defensive coordina-tor, Jeremy Pruitt. I’ve now beenaround Pruitt twice and all I can sayis, “stock up.” Without question, hehas been influenced heavily fromhis time around the great, NickSaban. From his belief that a greatD starts on the backend and theway he thinks and delivers his an-swers, he very much so favorsSaban.

And of course, the first Wednesdayin February brought about the cul-mination of years of hard work bythe UGA coaching staff. And again,all I can say is, “stock up.”

Like the UGA staff, our recruitinggurus here at BI, Carlton DeVooght,Murray Poole and Trent Smallwoodhave also been ultra busy. Begin-ning on the next page and all theway through page 35, you will findthe incredible nuggets they haveshared about Georgia’s 2014Signees.

In this year’s recruiting issue, weare thrilled to be able to dedicate anentire page to each new signee.From national rankings, to whatCarlton and Trent have to say abouteach player to highlight video, theseinteractive pages should provide agreat snap shot of the future of Georgia football.

And in my humble opinion, the future is looking great.

Like in previous years, MurrayPoole again sought out the parentsof a half dozen of the new signeesfor a Q&A. And like always, the an-swers are priceless. From hearing aDad say his son’s favorite play in-volved when he was de-cleated tohearing about all the nice thingsthese young men do for their moth-ers, our Q&As show a human sideto recruiting which is always refreshing.

Also, don’t miss Trent’s stories atthe back of the issue that key in onthe great players in Georgia thatunfortunately went else where. Andthere are fan photos from signing day back there as well.

That’s going to do it or me, but like Isaid above, take the time to navigate every one of our pages.You can start now by clicking on thevideo link (above right) of the sceneat Buffalo’s in Athens when LorenzoCarter made his commitment toGeorgia official.

Spring football is right around thecorner, but please keep up with allthings UGA on our website everyday. And like our cover reminds, thebest way to always look good is towear Georgia Bulldog red!

Hunter Atkinson ............................................... 4

Kendall Baker ................................................... 5

Detric Bing-Dukes ........................................... 6

Bing-Dukes parent Q&A................................... 7

Jeb Blazevich .................................................... 8

Blazevich parent Q&A ..................................... 9

Keyon Brown ....................................................10

Lorenzo Carter .................................................11

Nick Chubb ........................................................12

Chubb parent Q&A ..........................................13

Jake Edwards ....................................................14

Edwards parent Q&A ......................................15

Shattle Fenteng ...............................................16

Lamont Gaillard ...............................................17

Gilbert Johnson ...............................................18

Rico Johnson ....................................................19

Shaquille Johnson .........................................20

Isaiah McKenzie ..............................................21

Sony Michel ......................................................22

Jacob Park ........................................................23

Malkom Parrish ...............................................24

Dominick Sanders .........................................25

Dyshon Sims ....................................................26

Sims parent Q&A .............................................27

Shakenneth Williams ...................................28

Isaish Wynn .....................................................29

Wynn parent Q&A ...........................................30

Offensive studs that got away .............31, 32

Defensive studs that got away ............33,34

Fan shots from Signing Day ........................35

BI From the Editor : Vance Leavy

2014 University of Georgia Signees Issue Index

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By Murray Poole/BI

It was Tuesday afternoon, the day before National Signing Day,2014, but Cedartown High's record-smashing tailback, NickChubb, didn't have a lot of time to think about the fact he would beinking his national letter-of-intent with the Georgia Bulldogs onWednesday.

That's because Chubb was busy practicing with the Cedartowntrack and field team and, I do mean practicing. Get this, Chubb notonly uses his sprinter speed to compete in the 100 and 200-meterdashes for his high school team − whose nickname is also Bull-dogs − but he also competes in the 4x400 relay event, the longjump and the shot put. Count 'em, that's five events you'll see NickChubb's name in when Cedartown takes to the track this spring."I like track," said Chubb. "It helps me keep my speed down andmy weight up. I like the 100-meter and the long jump the best. I'verun the 100 in 10.8. It is a big difference in running the football andrunning track," he noted. "In track you got to run relaxed and that'swhy I chose it because, in football, your body is tense when you'retrying to run through people."

And run through people on the football field is certainly what NickChubb has done these past four seasons. He's run around them,too. The 5-11 Chubb, who's now up to 221 pounds, is one of themost prolific ground gainers in the state of Georgia history. AtCedartown, he led the state in rushing as a junior, running for 2,721yards and 38 touchdowns. Then, in his senior season this past fall,Chubb rushed for 2,690 yards and 41 touchdowns, averaging 244yards per game and a gaudy 9.75 yards per carry. Chubb was a"Super 11" pick by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a first-teamClass AAAA all-state selection and is rated a 5-star player and theNo. 4 running back in America by 247Sports.com. Chubb playedin the U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio, Tex. in Jan-uary. For his prep career, he totaled 6,983 yards rushing and tal-lied 102 touchdowns. At least, that's what is listed officially on hiscareer statistics.

"It's over 7,000," Chubb corrected. "A lot of these sites have 6,900or something like that but it's over 7,000. We just had a lot of goodguys blocking up front for me. That's where it all starts. They alltake care of the linemen and linebackers for me and I kind of han-dle the DB's on my own, along with our wide receivers who arecracking the DB's also. It's all a team effort, but I have the speedand strength to add more onto it," said Chubb, who committed tothe University of Georgia in June with his two primary recruitingcoaches being offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and running backscoach Bryan McClendon.

Nick Chubb's football career started in the first grade when heplayed in a flag football league. In the third grade was when hebegan regular, or contact, football. "Our team wasn't really thatgood, so I played quarterback. Basically, I kind of did everything."

As he looks back over his four years of high school football, Chubbbelieves his best-ever run was only about a 30-yarder, when hebroke five or six tackles near the line of scrimmage and then wenton to score. "It was against Gilmer," he recalled. "One guy hit mebehind the line and he kind of turned me around. I then went backthe other way and I kept breaking tackles. I can't hardly remember,it happened so fast."

But there was another run that Nick does remember. It came inhis junior season when he took a handoff at Cedartown's own 1-yard line and raced 99 yards for a touchdown. "It was a power right.I made one guy miss and it was on to the house," he said. "Theywere all stacked up, trying to get a safety I guess so when I bustedit, there was no one else there."

Chubb put up a number of 300-yard-plus rushing games in highschool but he thinks his best overall game came in his senior sea-son this past fall, against Ridgeland. "I gained about 200 that nightbut I was pretty much running through all of them," he said. "It wasfun. It was tough yards because they had a pretty good defense."

When he dons the red helmet, red jersey and silver pants of theGeorgia Bulldogs, Chubb said he won't change his method of men-tally preparing for a football game.

Before a game, I keep to myself," he said. "I'm very quiet and try to getmy mind focused on what's about to happen, all that I have to do andwhat we have to do to win the game. Like I say, I keep to myself, stayin my locker and listen to music or something. I hardly ever say much."

Chubb is well aware of the history of "Tailback U" and the great tail-backs that have graced the Sanford Stadium turf down through theyears.

"Georgia always has a lot of very good backs," he related. "They've gotfour or five backs now that have played a lot and have a lot of experi-ence. I look forward to learning from those guys and taking what theyhave and putting it into my craft and becoming a better back all around.I admire Todd Gurley and all the Georgia backs − they're all very goodbacks."

And you must also know that Nick Chubb thinks he's a part of an ex-cellent UGA recruiting class this year. "I think it's a very good class,"Chubb said. "We have some very good prospects coming in. We got(Lorenzo) Carter (state's top prospect from Norcross) and, like I say,it's just a real good class. We're looking forward to winning a lot ofgames together and, hopefully, a championship."

Chubb is looking forward to teaming with another All-America preptailback who will arrive in Athens this summer, the also five-star SonyMichel.

"Sony is a very good back," Chubb offered. "He's very quick and elu-sive and can get between tight holes and things like that."Chubb is also very confident in his own running abilities, whether ittakes making defenders miss or running roughshod over them. "I cando both," he said. "Whatever comes at that particular time ... it happensand I can control it."

Told that his mom, Lavelle Chubb, commented that her son will excelat Georgia because of his being so self-driven, having a very strongwork ethic and wanting to be the best at everything he attempts, Nicklaughed, "My mom's always right.

"I love Georgia and the coaching staff," concluded Chubb. "They're avery good coaching staff. They do what I love − they run the ball down-hill and that's what I'm all about. And we've got a new defensive co-ordinator, Coach (Jeremy) Pruitt, and his resume is perfect. I believein all of them 100 percent and I'm looking forward to getting downthere."

Safe to say, the Bulldawg Nation is also eagerly looking forward toNick Chubb arriving at the University of Georgia.

Poole Shots - Chubb set to continue great tailback tradition

Hunter Atkinson, tight end

BI recruiting guru Carlton DeVooght says:

BI recruiting guru Trent Smallwood says:

Oakwood, Georgia (West Hall)6-5” 250 lbs.

Atkinson was a last minute steal for the Bulldogs on National Signing Day. At 6-6/250, Atkinson brings depth to a slim TE position. In the future, Atkinson could grow into atackle. He has great feet, very athletic, and extremely long. Although he was not highlyrated, I see Atkinson contributing early in his career whatever position he might end upplaying.

Hunter Atkinson’s commitment was another surprise for the Bulldogs. He is a hard working and hard-nosed tight end for West Hall High School. He is very athletic andwas a steal for the Bulldogs. He will get a shot to provide much needed depth for theBulldogs at tight end, but also has a frame like former Bulldog offensive line standout,Clint Bolling. I think he will stick at tight end. He has a good speed and soft handswhich helped him catch 51 passes for 704 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior season.Atkinson is very nice pick up for the Bulldogs on signing day.

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Kendall Baker, offensive tackle



Atlanta, Georgia (Marist School)6-6” 297 lbs.

Baker says: I can't wait to getup to Georgia. I'm looking forward togetting the opportunity to be a part ofsomething so special and doingsomething that only one team at theend of college football can say theydid holding that trophy up high andproud.

Baker spent most of his high school career on the defensive side of the ball, but he willmake the transition to offensive tackle for the Bulldogs. Kendall is athletic and moveswell for a big man, but contributing early will depend on how quickly he grasps the offensive line position.

Kendall Baker was a talented defensive lineman who had a great senior season forMarist. He uses his big frame and long arms to disrupt passing lanes for opposing quarterbacks over the middle. Also, he has a very quick step, which allows him to getinto the backfield before the opposing offensive lineman can even get into his stance.Coach Pruitt indicated on Signing Day that Baker will get his first looks at offensivetackle, which means the Bulldogs have two offensive tackle’s in this class.

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Detric Bing-Dukes, linebacker



Atlanta, Georgia (Tucker)6-0” 225 lbs 4.60 seconds, forty yard dash

Bing-Dukes says: I'm looking forward to becoming a part of an awesomecommunity there in Athens, also bonding with my team and coaches. I'm also lookingforward to becoming the best student, player, and person I could be. Most of all winning the SEC East and national championship.

It was Bing-Dukes who was clearly the best defensive player on the field when watching Tucker High. Even though Bing-Dukes isn’t a large linebacker, he brings thewood and hits heavy as I say. He’ll be a great inside linebacker for UGA and I believeone of the future leaders of his team.

Detric Bing-Dukes is a hard-nosed football player who will line up at inside linebackerfor the Bulldogs. He was the leader of the defense at Tucker High School last year andhas been one of the more vocal recruiters in this class. Like Nick Chubb, Bing-Dukeswas in Athens the final week for the final weekend of recruiting visits to help encouragea couple of fellow Georgia prospects to sign on with the Bulldogs. While he quietly goesabout his business, I suspect that when all is said and done, Georgia fans will be pleasantly surprised at the impressive career Bing-Dukes has in Athens.

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In inside linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes, the Georgia Bulldogs signed a player who brings not only a greatdeal of talent to Athens but also, an unyielding workethic to become the very best at his position. The 6-foot, 232-pound Dukes was a team leader for theTucker Tigers the past three seasons when heearned first team Class AAAAA all-state honors anddeveloped into one of the Deep South's finest linebackers. Dukes is a 4-star rated recruit who isranked as high as the No. 14 inside linebacker inAmerica. A ferocious hitter, Dukes helped leadTucker all the way to the Class AAAAA state championship game this past season with the onlyloss in a 14-1 season being to Creekside High in thetitle game. Here, in this question-and-answer withBulldawg Illustrated, Toni Bing Dukes and DemetriusDukes provide the Bulldawg Nation with a special insight of their son:

Parents names:Demetrius and Toni Bing-Dukes

Siblings’ names and ages:Demetrius, Jr., 20; Dimeshia, 5.

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact with during Detric's recruiting processand what did you like most about that coach?(Toni) It was Coach (Kirk) Olivadotti. I liked the facthe was straight forward. He was honest about whathe saw in Detric and what he thought Detric couldbenefit from what Georgia had to offer. I just likedhim as a person and thought he was a well-roundedindividual.

In the end, why do you think Detric chose Georgia?(Toni) I think he chose Georgia, for one, it's closer tohome. We're a real close-knit family and being atGeorgia means he'll be closer to us and we'll be ablesee his games and be involved in everything he hasgoing on at Georgia.

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his high school playing days?(Demetrius) It was quite a few. And rather than onesingle play, I think it was seeing him as a sophomoreget a chance to play for a state championship in theGeorgia Dome and contribute to that team as a sophomore. I think that was the proudest momentI've had as a parent.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few uniquethings about him outside of football?(Toni) He likes to sing and loves to dance. We all area very musically-inclined family. That's all we know ismusic, really.

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?(Toni) It was definitely Winnie the Pooh.

Does he have any classic childhood storiesworth noting?(Toni) When he was in the fifth grade and sung athis school talent show, the song was very emotional.It wasn't a sad song but was a heart-warming song. Iknow it was about family and love, something likethat, and he did get through the song but the endingof the song, he started crying in front of everybody.

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?(Toni) Everything he does is nice for me. If I get sickor if I'm down or whatever, he and I always both telleach other that without God, we're nothing. Likebefore every game I text him that and if I find a newjob or I'm going through something, he would alwaystell me, "Ma, you got to remember without God,you're nothing."

Finally, why do you think Detric will excel atGeorgia?(Toni) I think Detric will excel at Georgia becausehe's a hard worker. He takes pride in finishing something that he starts. Especially when it comesto football, he thrives at being the best. I think just all-around his determination just to make it is why he will excel there.

Question and Answer with Detric Bing-Dukes’ mother, Toni

Q&A compiled by Murray Poole/BI

Jeb Blazevich, tight end



Charlotte, N.C. 6-5” 233 lbs.

Blazevich says: The thing I'm looking forward to most is the family aspectthat Georgia brings. Playing there will give me a lifelong bond with these guys and aspecial side of the University that few get to experience.

Blazevich has the chance to be the next big time tight end for the Bulldogs. Jeb hasgreat hands and can hurt you from the tight end position, or split out at the slot. He hasgreat speed and will be a mismatch for opposing linebackers and safeties. If Jeb canadd a little weight, he could be the number two tight end in 2014 behind Rome.

Jeb Blazevich is the top ranked tight end in the country and one of the top ranked 100(Ranked #79) overall players in the country. Blazevich has incredibly soft hands for thetight end and runs great routes for a high school star. He will need to add some bulk tohelp with blocking situations, but there is no doubt Blazevich will be a star Between theHedges. Jeb could see the field early in 2014.

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When Georgia landed Jeb Blazevich on National Signing DayWednesday, the Bulldogs were assured of keeping their tremendous tight end tradition alive and well. Blazevich, a 6-5,233-pound product of Charlotte Christian High in Charlotte, N.C.,is a four-star prospect who is rated the nation's No. 1 prep tightend by Rivals and is both an Under Armour and U.S. Army All-American. Also named a Top 300 All -American Blazevich, inhis career at Charlotte Christian, recorded 104 catches for 1,520yards and 16 touchdowns. This past season, he had 32 catchesfor 441 yards and five touchdowns while leading Charlotte Christian to a 13-0 record and a second consecutive state championship in North Carolina's Division I Independent School Division. Here, in this question-and-answer session with BulldawgIllustrated, Lisa and Jim Blazevich give the Georgia fans a specialinsight into their son:

Parents names:Lisa and Jim Blazevich.

Siblings’ names and ages:Davis, 23 (recent Clemson graduate); Parker, 21 (graduating fromVMI in May).

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact with during Jeb's recruiting process and what did you like mostabout that coach?(Lisa) Jeb chose Georgia because he just fell in love with Coach(John) Lilly, his position coach, and Athens. Coach Lilly is just areal personable, honest, easy-to-talk-to man. You could tell hewas primarily interested in Jeb as a person and not just as a football player. He's the guy you feel like you've known yourwhole life when you first meet him. And he's just very natural, hewasn't trying to manipulate Jeb but was just honest and genuine.(Jim) Lisa went to Ole Miss and I played football at Northwesternso I'm a Big Ten guy. Jeb spent a lot of time down at Clemson because his brother went to school there and it was one of ourfinal teams. But prior to this none of us really had any affiliationwhatsoever with Georgia.

In the end, why do you think Jeb chose Georgia?(Jim) To be honest, Lisa and I were actually in favor of anotherschool but I said to Jeb, "You know, it really doesn't matter whatyour momma and I think, what really matters is where you want togo." He went down to Athens by himself and we told him to prayabout it, and when he came back from Athens he told us, "Youknow, I had a real peace about being down there and I just feellike God is calling me to go to school at Georgia." And I think thatpeace he feels the Lord has given him is really the most critical

factor in him choosing Georgia more than anything else. Jebtakes his Christian faith very seriously and that's something wenever question and I said, "Son, if that's where you want to go,who am I to argue with God?"

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his highschool playing days?(Jim) In Jeb's junior year we were down to one of our big rivals,Country Day, by five and there was under a minute left to playand we were facing a fourth-and-21. Jeb was in triple coverageand the quarterback just heaved the ball into the end zone andJeb just out jumped all the defenders and caught the ball and kindof stunned the opposing team, because they thought they weregoing to beat us. I'd say that was the best play in his whole highschool career and Jeb would probably say that, too.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few unique things abouthim outside of football?(Lisa) He's just real fun to be with. He really likes other peopleand I think people enjoy being around Jeb because they sensethat about him. He very rarely meets people he doesn't like. WhenJeb was in lower school his teacher had a parent conference withus and said, "You know, you really need to tell Jeb he needs toplay with all of his classmates because they come to me and say,'I want a turn playing with Jeb.' He's just always been like that,people just like him. And he's a really good dancer. (Jim) He justgenuinely cares about people. Little kids come around him, hedoesn't just blow them off. He'll take the time to talk with little kidsand ask them some questions about themselves. He has a greatway of taking the attention away from himself and putting it onother people and I think that's probably one of his greatest attributes.

Does he have any classic childhood stories worth noting?(Lisa) Jeb's always been kind of big for his age and when you goto the fast-food restaurants and they have the ball pit and stuff, heoutgrew those kind of things earlier than he should have. But because he was so large he wanted those little motorized kind ofcars little kids can have and we finally got him this little jeep forChristmas. He sat in it and his little knees were all crunched upand it wouldn't go very far because he was heavier than it reallyshould have been. So it was kind of disappointing for him be-cause he didn't get as much out of it as he would have liked to.Another story that finally got solved this past Christmas was whenhe was younger he used to love wearing cowboy boots. You cango to Wal-Mart and get those little inexpensive children's cowboyboots, and we would give him those and he would outgrow pairafter pair because his feet were so big. And he wanted another

pair of cowboy boots but he had outgrown the children's sizes andwe were going to have to go and get him some real adult sizecowboy boots. I said, "Honey, those are real expensive. Let's justwait until your feet stop growing and we'll get you a really goodpair of boots." He was like, "I don't know." He was really young atthe time, second or third grade. He told me he regretted not having a pair of cowboy boots his whole life so this Christmas wegot him a really nice pair of cowboy boots.

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?(Lisa) It was Sponge Bob. (Jim) When he was a little boy he likedLittle Bear but now he's a grown boy so now he likes SpongeBob.

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?(Lisa) The thing I appreciate about him the most in our relationship, Jeb really enjoys talking about really deep subjectswith me. We can talk about theology and philosophy and thingslike that. I think that's the one thing he does for me, his otherbrothers do it as well, but Jeb just really cares what I think aboutimportant topics and that means a lot to me.

Finally, why do you think Jeb will excel at Georgia?(Lisa) He's a really hard worker and works really hard at football.He's an intellectual athlete who studies the game. And I know heworks really hard at school. He's got an excellent grade point average and I just think his work ethic will transfer to Georgia. Wetalked about his social skills but he's also very disciplined. A lot ofboys go off to college and they throw that discipline out the window but Jeb won't do that, either on the football field or socially. He has a lot of wisdom to him and I think that will carryhim pretty far at Georgia. (Jim) He likes challenges and I just thinkat the end of the day, Jeb is never satisfied with his performance,he's always looking to get better. We have a little motto aroundour house: "There's no such thing as perfection, just improvement." And I think Jeb lives that. And I would like to addthis, the tight ends at Georgia, from Artie Lynch to Jay Rome toJordan Davis, I have been so impressed with how they have embraced Jed. They compliment him on twitter and on-line andJeb has just got the utmost respect for these guys and is just solooking forward to playing with them. I'm telling you, that's something I never experienced playing college football. That tightend group is something special.

Question & Answer with Jeb Blazevich’s parents, Lisa and Jim


Keyon Brown, linebacker



Wauchula, Florida (Hardee Senior)6-3” 235 lbs. 4.77 seconds, forty yard dash

Brown says:The coaches are great men,the environment is great and Ifeel very comfortable there andit reminds me of home.

If there is one player in this defensive class that could play from day one, it would beKeyon Brown. Brown is a dynamic pass rusher and can be used in various ways. He isextremely quick off the edge but also the strength to run through offensive linemen.Keyon will be a handful to stop very early in his career at UGA.

Keyon Brown is currently ranked as the fifth best weak side defensive end in the country and this ranking is, in my opinion, too low. He had a great senior season,capped by a dominating performance in a post-season all-star game. Brown is relentless in his pursuit and wreaks havoc in the opponent’s backfield. With this speed,he is able to disrupt the opposing offense before a play can develop. He has a brightfuture as a dominating pass rusher Between the Hedges.

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Lorenzo Carter, defensive end



Norcross, Georgia (Norcross)6-5” 235 lbs. 4.54 seconds, forty yard dash

Carter says: This defense is going to be nasty, and I look forward to being a big part of it.

Carter was a big time get on NSD for the Bulldogs. There is not a player in this classwith more upside than Lorenzo. At 6-5/235, Carter runs a sub 4.6 forty yard dash andis extremely long coming off the edge. If Carter can gain some strength, as well as, finetool some technique, he could be an All-American early in his career for the Bulldogs.

Lorenzo Carter is the best weak-side defensive end in the country. In Athens, he willlikely line up at outside linebacker, where his freakish combination of size and speed willforce opposing offensive coordinators to account for him on every play. At the UnderArmor All-American Game, Carter was the honorable mention award winner for athleticachievement because of his ability in pursuit, where he ran down opposing runningbacks and other skill players from behind. He was one of those players that was a “mustget” in this year’s class, and the Bulldog coaches delivered. His commitment on Signing Day was a huge signing day addition for the Bulldog class.

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Nick Chubb, running back



Cedartown, Georgia (Cedartown)5-11” 217 lbs. 4.44 seconds, forty yard dash

Chubb has all the tools to come to Athens and contribute as a freshman. He is hard tobring down, has great burst in the hole, and has the breakaway speed to take it to thehouse when in the open field. If Nick can pick up the blocking techniques, he will seethe field early in 2014.

Nick Chubb is a powerful back with deceptive speed. At the Army All-American game, Chubbwas the most dominant running back in practices all week long. Many recruiting experts dis-counted his gaudy stats from his senior year because he played in a lower high school category,but he showed just how dominant he can be when he lined up against the big boys from aroundthe country. While Chubb prefers to run over people, he is fast enough to beat defenders to theedge. Also, he doesn’t go down unless the opposing defense is able to gang-tackle him. Hewill form a dynamite tandem at running back with fellow commit Sony Michel. Chubb was alsoin Athens the final recruiting weekend to try to help convince a few other prized recruits to jointhis class.

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With its great stable of running backs down throughthe decades, the University of Georgia has oftenbeen referred to as "Tailback U." From Charley Trippito Herschel Walker to Todd Gurley, the Bulldogshave turned out ball carriers second to none andnow, two more are on the way with the signingWednesday of Sony Michel and Nick Chubb. Chubb,5-11 and now up to 221 pounds, is one of the mostprolific ground gainers in the state of Georgia history.At Cedartown High, he led the state in rushing as ajunior, running for 2,721 yards and 38 touchdowns.Then, in his senior season this past fall, Chubbrushed for 2,690 yards and 41 touchdowns, averag-ing 244 yards per game and a gaudy 9.75 yards percarry. Chubb was a "Super 11" pick by the AtlantaJournal-Constitution, a first-team Class AAAA all-state selection and is rated a 5-star player and theNo. 4 running back in America by 247Sports.com.Chubb played in the U.S. Army All-American game inSan Antonio, Tex. in January. Here, in this question-and-answer session with Bulldawg Illustrated, LavelleChubb provides Georgia fans with an in-depth look ather son.

Parents names:Lavelle and Henry Chubb.

Siblings’ names and ages:Henry, II, 25; Zachery, 20; Neidra, 16.

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact with during Nick's recruiting process andwhat did you like most about that coach?It was Coach (Bryan) McClendon. He seemed verygenuine. He was always up front with us with information. Anything we wanted to ask we could askand his answers, like I say, always seemed genuineand real.

In the end, why do you think Nick chose Georgia?I believe when he said he felt most comfortablethere, that was his true answer because I had thatsame feeling when I started visiting there ... how thecoaches make you feel and that they want the bestfor him.

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his high school playing days?For me, I would say it was against Gilmer. He brokeabout five or six tackles on about a 30 or 40-yard run,if that. It really wasn't a very long run, it was a runthat when it seemed he shouldn't have gotten out ofit, he did.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few uniquethings about him outside of football?Nick likes listening to music. He likes to play videogames. And he likes being at home with us, justwatching TV. He doesn't like to be around a whole lotof different people, just his immediate family. He isvery family oriented. And he has two very goodfriends on the football team who he's with right now(she was speaking on Jan. 30). He'd rather besnowed in with them than with us.

Does he have any classic childhood storiesworth noting?Nick is not easily persuaded about anything. I just remember we were in the car talking one day and hesaid, "I don't believe everything everybody tells me."And I said, "where did that come from?" And he said,"well, they say two plus two is four but you can'tmake me believe it. You gotta show me two plus twoequals four." He was just learning to add and subtract at that point and was in the first grade. Wewere just riding in the car and he said it out ofnowhere.

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?It was The Lion King and Jungle Book. We just gotrid of that Lion King pillow case maybe about four orfive years ago (laughing).

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?Nick never forgets, he always does something forme. As a matter of fact, he's the only one who doessomething for me on any holiday. I don't rememberwhat age he was, maybe he was like third or fourthgrade, but he just came up with a nickname for me.He started calling me "Patty" and I said, "Why areyou calling me Patty, are you saying I'm Fat Patty?"He said, "no, I just like that name for you." So he justcalled me Patty. He'll just come in the house sometime and I'm sleeping and he'll say, "Patty, I'mhome." But he won't say it in front of other people.

Finally, why do you think Nick will excel at Georgia?Because Nick is self-driven. Nick wants to excel, notjust in football but he wants to excel at everything hedoes. He just doesn't do it because the coaches saycome and do it. He does it because he knows heneeds to do it and he has to do it. And Nick alwayssays, "practice is the most serious thing and youhave fun in a game."

Question and Answer with Nick Chubb’s mother, Lavelle


Jake Edwards, offensive line



Frankin, Georgia (Heard County)6-4” 290 lbs. 5.0 seconds, forty yard dash

I really like the position flexibility that Edwards brings to the table. I don’t like comparing players, but he reminds me a bit of Clint Boling in that aspect that he couldreally play any position along the line. His frame is good enough, he’s got great grit andmotor, and he can move for a big guy. Basically he meets all of the check marks for meand I think he will contribute down the road at Georgia.

Jake Edwards wanted an offer from Georgia, so he went to the Mark Richt Mini Camp,dominated, and earned the offer he and his entire family wanted. At the mini camp, Edwards weighed in at 282 pounds and ran a 5.0/40 yard dash, which is quick for an offensive lineman his size. Edwards has good leverage, and will likely start out on theinterior offensive line for the Bulldogs. Edwards is a hard worker, a dyed in the wool Bulldog, and has a nasty streak between the lines that you love to see in your offensivelinemen. While Edwards is the least heralded of the offensive linemen in this class,there is no doubt in my mind that he will have a solid career for the Bulldogs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYxxzkvIfjo

It goes without question that the Georgia Bulldogs can't havetoo many solid offensive linemen and with the signing of JakeEdwards on National Signing Day Wednesday, the UGA program has landed another talented O-lineman who should beopening many a hole for the Bulldog backs in the coming years.Edwards, a 6-4, 285-pound tackle who could be seeing actionat both guard and tackle for Georgia, hails from Heard CountyHigh School in Franklin, Ga. Playing both ways in high school,the three-star rated Edwards was a unanimous Class AA firstteam all-state selection and played in both the Rising Seniorsgame prior to his senior season and the Offense vs. DefenseAll-American game in Orlando following his final year at HeardCounty. He was ranked as high as the No. 28 offensive guardnationally by one recruiting service and led his team to a 10-2record this past season. In this question-and-answer withBulldawg Illustrated, Jake's parents, Krysti and Chris Edwards,give Georgia fans an in-depth look at their son, who will be reporting to campus at the end of May.

Parents names:Krysti and Chris Edwards.

Siblings’ names and ages:Julia, 15; Ellie Kate, 4.

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact withduring Jake's recruiting process and what did you likemost about that coach?(Krysti) It was Coach (John) Lilly and from my perspective whatI liked the most about him was his honesty and integrity. Henever told us anything he didn't stand by, he never told us anything to lead us on in any way. When he had an interest and when the time came, he was on it and he was forthright.He's just a good guy. Not just through the recruiting processearlier but I personally have come to really love him and hisfamily, his wife (Cheryl) also.

In the end, why do you think Jake chose Georgia?(Krysti) Well, there's no doubt he chose Georgia because we'vealways been a Dawg family and he's always been a Dawg.That's been his dream, to play football at Georgia. It's just kindof one of those things you dream on and you never really knowif it's ever going to happen but praise God it came true for him.There was no question when that offer came as to whether ornot he would accept it. Again, it was a dream come true. Notonly that, but we were just so impressed with the coaching staff.There are great schools that we encountered all throughout the

recruiting process that had the flashy weight rooms and flashyfacilities and everything else but the coaching staff, the comfortlevel we felt with them and the comfort level Jake felt with them,it felt like once he committed we became part of a family. Andthat's huge for us going forward over the next four years toknow that Jake's not only becoming part of a team but part of afamily.

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his highschool playing days?(Chris) Jake was a linemen so he just blocked. But there's oneplay that stands out in my mind. It wasn't high school but whenhe was in the seventh grade and played on the middle schoolteam. You know, you gotta get your blinders knocked off beforeyou start seeing the whole field. I had been telling him for years,just keep your head on the swivel, don't stop before the whistleblows. And he finally got his bell rung when we played Carrollton Middle School and I was actually cheering that he got decleated. Of course, there were only a few minutes left inthe game and he came out of the game and he was all shookup. But from that point on he kind of had the blinders off andcould realize (what football was all about). That wasn't really hisbest play but it was my most memorable one. It was a wakeupcall for Jake.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few unique things abouthim outside of football?(Krysti) One thing that comes to mind is not really what he likesto do but a lot of folks find it unique. When we were gettingready to have him, prior to his birth, he was going to be JacobAustin Edwards and I know this sounds kind of silly but Chrisdidn't really like having the name Jake come out of Jacob andanyway, long story short, we ultimately ended up at the lastminute naming him after my father. And of course Chris' familyis named Edwards but my father has the family name Knight. Allthe men in the family have that name so Jake's full name is ac-tually an acronym. It's Jacob Austin Knight Edwards so hisname is an acronym and it's spelled J-a-k-e. That's just some-thing a lot of people find unique. But Jake is an outdoors guy,he loves to be outdoors. When he was younger, he loved to bein the woods building forts. He's always been a very active kid.He loves to duck hunt. Jake just loves to be with family and isjust a very tender-hearted fellow. Even though he's nasty on thefootball field he's very family oriented and a lot of folks aroundhere call him the gentle giant because he's so huge but he's gotsuch a big heart.

Does he have any classic childhood stories worth noting?(Krysti) Again, it goes back to him being a very family-orientedkid. He spends time once a year, sometimes twice a year, goingto the mountains with Chris' parents. And every time they wouldgo to the mountains, Jake always wanted to do something spe-cial for me. He always wanted a tattoo. Even from the age of 3and up he begged for a tattoo. And it was kind of funny, whenhe turned 18 and was committed to the Dogs, he finally got his"G" tattoo he had been talking about his whole life. The firstthing he did after he got his tattoo, he had to go down and tellhis momaw and papaw, his grandparents on Chris' side, aboutit. He could not wait to show them because he had wanted it forso long. His papaw immediately said, "that's not real, there's noway you got a real tattoo." And his momaw said, "Oh, I knowit's real because he's wanted one ever since he was three."

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?(Krysti) No doubt, it was Power Rangers.

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?(Krysti) Jake's done stuff for me all the time but it's not just onething that he does but it's every day that he leaves this house orbefore he goes to bed he does not leave without giving me ahug and a kiss and that just melts my heart to this very day.He's so big and he looks like such a burly man but he doesn'tleave this house for school or to go to a friend's house or go tobed without giving me the warmest hug and kiss and telling mehow much he loves me. That's no doubt that's the nicest thingand the one thing I'll miss so much when he goes off to college.

Finally, why do you think Jake will excel at Georgia?(Krysti) For me, it's a combination with the fact he's alwayswanted to go there and to play football there and further his education. That alone gives him enough drive to do well but thatcoupled with the fact he's embarking on an excellent institutionas far as a degree goes. He's embarking upon an awesomecoaching staff, the best coaching staff and one with integrityand honor. And we just believe all of that together is just anamazing opportunity and a blessed opportunity for us to sendour child up there and know he's going to be well taken care of,he's going to be well educated. And as Coach Richt told Jakethe day he committed, they're not just about building a footballplayer but building a good man of character and a good Christian man out of him. And that just for me makes amomma's heart happy and all of that together, I know he willexcel, there's no doubt.

Question & Answer with Jake Edward’s parents, Krysti and Chris


Shattle Fenteng, cornerback



Hutchinson, Kansas (Hutchinson C.C.6-2” 200 lbs. 4.45 seconds, forty yard dash

Fenteng says: It feels great to finally be done with this process. Now I justgot to focus on ending the semester good.My expectations are very high when arriving in Athens.

Coming out of Junior College, Fenteng looks SEC ready when coming to Georgia. At 6-2, Fenteng brings a long, physical presence to this cornerback unit. If Shattle canpick-up on the Pruitt defense quickly, it would not surprise me to see him starting game1 when Clemson comes to Athens.

Shattle Fenteng is coming back to his home state to play for the Bulldogs. Fenteng,who was the best cornerback prospect in all of Junior College last year, played his highschool football at Grayson High School. He has blazing speed, and will get some lookson the return teams when he arrives in Athens. He will be joining former Junior Collegeteammate Toby Johnson on the Bulldogs’ defense in 2014. Fenteng will provide immediate help in the Bulldog secondary when he steps foot on campus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oUaE7GMpJ

Lamont Gaillard, defensive tackle



Fayetteville, North Carolina (Pine Forest)6-4” 312 lbs. 5.3 seconds, forty yard dash

During his junior season, there was not a better defensive line prospect in the countrythan Lamont Gaillard. Some added weight slowed him down a step in 2013, but if he canget in the weight room and get back to his 2012 playing weight, he is going to be ahandful to block in Athens.

Lamont Gaillard is a stout defensive tackle who can plug the middle and take on multiple offensive linemen. A participant in the Under Armor All-Star Game, Gilliard hasshown flashes of being one of the best defensive tackles in the country. He needs todevelop consistency, something that will be stressed by new defensive line Coach TracyRocker. I believe under Rocker’s tutelage that Gilliard will develop into a star in themiddle of the Bulldogs defensive line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_tGsDY6Ig

Gilbert Johnson, wide receiver



Homestead, Florida (Homestead)6-4” 190 lbs. 4.58 seconds, forty yard dash

Johnson brings another big bodied wide receiver to Athens. At 6-4 and great leapingability, Johnson can be a big time deep threat for the Bulldogs early in his career. Heis still raw in technique, but Johnson could contribute very early in his career if he canget a grasp on the playbook.

Gilbert Johnson is a tall wide receiver whose background is in basketball. He uses hissize and vertical leaping ability to win jump ball situations with opposing cornerbacks.Like Kendall Gant, Johnson committed to the Bulldogs after a very impressive performance at Dawg Night in July. He may benefit from a redshirt year, learning behind the current crop of Bulldog wide-outs, and then be ready to show out in 2015.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVJPlR9K6wA

Rico Johnson, wide receiver



Swainsboro, Georgia (Swainsboro)6-0” 180 lbs. 4.31 seconds, forty yard dash

Johnson says: I am looking forwardto playing with my big cousin Corey Moore.

Can’t teach speed and Rico Johnson definitely has plenty of that. Johnson is still veryraw in his route running and overall technique at the wide receiver position, but with alittle work, Johnson can develop into a weapon on the offensive side of the ball for theBulldogs.

Rico Johnson initially committed to the Bulldogs to be a part of the 2013 class, but enrolled at the Atlanta Sports Academy this year. He ran a blistering 4.3/40 at the MarkRicht Mini-Camp in 2012, and has incredible speed on the field. While he could play oneither side of the ball, it looks like he will start out at wide receiver and get a chance tohelp in the return game. He is electrifying with the ball in his hands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUXDtOGl9qQ

Shaquille Jones, cornerback



Palm Bay, Florida (Merritt Island)6-2” 175 lbs. 4.51 seconds, forty yard dash

Jones says: It feels great to finally be done with this process. NowI just got to focus on ending the semester good. My expectations arevery high when arriving in Athens.

Shaquille Jones was another late steal for the Bulldogs signing class. Like Fenteng,Jones is another long 6-2 corner that loves to play physical on the line of scrimmage.Jones has some technique issues work on with his hips and back pedal, but Jones willeventually be a contributor for the Bulldogs in this secondary.

Shaquille Jones was a bit of the surprise commitment to the Bulldogs, but he is no strangerto new Bulldog defensive coaches Pruitt and Sherrer. Both coaches were recruiting Jonesto their former schools, and both felt he would be a welcome addition to this years’ class forthe Bulldogs. Jones can return punts, kickoffs, and interceptions for touchdowns. He is alegitimate 6’2”, dwarfing opposing receivers in his film. He also has long arms and a 37-inchvertical, which he uses to go up and win a jump ball every time with opposing receivers.With his long arms, speed and smooth hips, Jones will bring great athleticism to the Bulldogsdefensive backfield. I also love that he flipped from Louisville to Georgia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tr86XNEIZk

Isaiah McKenzie , athlete



Palm Bay, Fla. (Merritt Island)5-8” 175 lbs. 4.42 seconds, forty yard dash

They don’t call Isaiah McKenzie “Joystick” for no reason. The kid is electric with theball in his hands whether it be receiving, rushing or on special teams. McKenzie was asteal for the Bulldogs and I feel he will contribute from day 1 as a kick/punt return specialist for Georgia.

Isaiah McKenzie is a human highlight film. In the final Rivals rankings, McKenzie rose 19spots and earned a 4-star rating as a Wide-Receiver and return man. McKenzie is teammates with fellow Bulldog commit Sony Michel, and is every bit the playmaker Michelis. Nicknamed “Joystick”, his moves on the football field resemble a video game. He wasexplosive at the Under Armor Game and during practices, able to reach top speeds immediately. McKenzie is also exceptional in the return game. He is a threat to take anypunt or kickoff back for a touchdown, and will challenge for a spot as a return man on bothof those teams once he arrives in Athens. McKenzie is a great addition in an area that wasin much need for the Bulldogs last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p6JODn9ORw

Sony Michel, running back



Plantation, Florida (American Heritage)5-11” 205 lbs. 4.42 seconds, forty yard dash

Michel is one of the most elusive backs to come to Georgia in quiet sometime. He cancut on a dime, but also has the ability to run for power between the tackles. Outside ofhis running ability, Michel also has the ability to be a serious threat catching the ball outof the backfield. Like Chubb, Sony will play early in 2014.

Sony Michel highlights a class full of outstanding playmakers. Michel is ranked as oneof the top three running backs in the country and will form a very talented tandem atrunning back with fellow commit Nick Chubb. People recognize that Michel is very elusive, but very few people recognize that he also runs with power. He gained a number of yards between the tackles his senior season and never shied away from contact. At the US Army All-American Game, Michel won the “Lighting in a Bottle” awardfor being the most dynamic and exciting player during the week. He is a legitimatehomerun threat every time he touches the ball.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJOU_JqfFdk

Jacob Park, quarterback



Goose Creek, South Carolina (Stratford)6-4” 210 lbs. 4.69 seconds, forty yard dash

Park is the most athletic QB Mark Richt has had at Georgia other than D.J. Shockley.Jacob can kill you with his legs, but he has also developed very well as a passer. Parkwill need a redshirt year to add some weight and work on his overall passing technique,but the ceiling for him is out the roof for the future.

Jacob Park came on strong his senior season as one of the best Pro-Style quarterbacksin the country. Park has all the tools to be the next great quarterback in Athens. He willbenefit greatly from working with Coach Mark Richt and Coach Mike Bobo on his mechanics. At times, Park looked like the best quarterback in the country, but struggledthis post season in two All-Star games when the protection broke down around him.Bobo and Richt will work with Park to help him get the ball out quicker and settle hisfootwork. Then the sky is the limit for this young signal caller.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o9HdseIFRI

Malkom Parrish, cornerback



Quitman, Georgia (Brooks County)5-11” 190 lbs”

Most people believe Parrish is a corner because of his size, but his game resemblesmore of a safety. He makes great reads from the backend and is not afraid to come upand hit you in run support. Parrish has outstanding speed to get sideline to sideline andhe has outstanding ball skills when the ball is in the air. I see Parrish playing early andoften in 2014.

Malkom Parrish is my favorite player in this class. He overcame the tragedy of losingthree of his teammates prior to the beginning of this season, and turned in a dominating performance for Brooks County High School. At the US Army All AmericanGame, Parrish was honorable mention for the “lunch pail” award for the hard work he didon the field. Parrish has the speed and toughness to play both pass and run defensesequally well. He was also ranked as one of the top ten players on the East squad at theArmy All-Star Game. Parrish is a leader and many recruiting experts believe he will beone of the first Bulldog freshmen to see the field this coming fall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h5MW9ObSc

Dominick Sanders, cornerback



Tucker, Georgia (Tucker)6'0” 185 lbs”

Sanders played a little corner, a little slot back, a little receiver, a little safety and a little returner. Georgia looks to play him at corner when he arrives in Athens. He isimmensely talented and has terrific football/playmaker instincts. He needs some polish, but UGA stole one in the 11th hour.

Dominick Sanders is the younger brother of former Bulldog, Chris Sanders. Originallycommitted to UCF, Sanders switched to the Bulldogs after meeting with new defensivecoordinator Jeremy Pruitt. Sanders is fast and athletic, and could play on either sideof the ball. He will start out on defense in the secondary, under the close eye of coachPruitt. Sanders was teammates with fellow signee Detric Bing-Dukes at Tucker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udfMllWMah4

Dyshon Sims, offensive tackle



Valdosta, Georgia (Lowndes)6-5” 282 lbs.

Sims says: I just feel likethat I made the best decision withgoing to Georgia and I can't wait toget up there and work hard andhopefully have the opportunity tosee some playing time as a freshman.

Sims might not have the height of your typical bookend tackle, but he has everythingelse. He’s got great length that makes up for his “lack of height” and more athleticismthan just about anyone in the state. He is a terrific run blocker and plays with a fire inhis belly. I don’t think it’s out of the question that he starts against Clemson, but hewould have to be a natural at pass blocking which in my best guess will take longerthan a summer to develop.

Dyshon Sims has all the tools to be a dominating offensive tackle for the Bulldogs. Simswas a bit of a sleeper prospect, but the Bulldogs were able to get in early on his recruitment. Sims’ recruitment exploded the summer before his senior season began,garnering offers from all over the Southeast, but he decided to be a Bulldog. While hehas the versatility to play all five positions, he is best suited to play offensive tackle. Hecould play either right or left tackle, depending on the needs in Athens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ufCFUWpRg

The state of Georgia's top offensive lineman becamea Bulldog on National Signing Day, when Lowndestackle Dyshon Sims signed a letter-of-intent withUGA. The 6-5, 280-pound Sims is a four-star ratedprospect who played at Lowndes his senior seasonafter performing for the rival Valdosta Wildcats in hisfirst years of high school. One of the most athletic offensive linemen in the country, Sims is ranked ashigh as the No. 17 prep O-lineman nationally by onerecruiting service and in addition to being named All-Southeast Region and to the Class AAAAAA all-state team, he was named a U.S. Army All-Ameri-can, playing in the all-star game in San Antonio, Tex.Here, in this question-and-answer session with Bulldawg Illustrated, Demika Williams provides Georgia fans with an in-depth look at her son.

Parent names:Demika Williams.

Siblings’ names and ages:Aiyana, 10.

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact with during Dyshon's recruiting processand what did you like most about that coach?It was coach Mike Bobo and coach Will Friend. I likedthe fact that they were just genuine and down toearth and very helpful with anything I had questionsabout, such as Dyshon getting the best educationwhen he gets to Georgia. They were just real goodhelp in getting him where he needs to be.

In the end, why do you think Dyshon chose Georgia?Well, he was already a Georgia fan beforehand andhis cousin, Josh Harvey-Clemons, is actually a playerat Georgia right now. He's had a lot of contact withDyshon through visits there and as far as him goingthere Josh basically told Dyshon once you go andyou actually visit it's a home feeling and the peoplethere actually really make you feel welcome.

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his high school playing days?I couldn't say just one play but I would say his bestgame was against Brunswick on the road. He had alot of blocks and really put his heart into that game.He had a lot of interaction on the radio after thatgame and right after that, he made player of theweek. So that was a good game for him.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few uniquethings about him outside of football?Off the field, Dyshon basically likes to stay home alot. He's very family-oriented. He doesn't really go outa lot. If he's out, he's hanging with family and closefriends, friends he plays with on the Lowndes footballteam. Dyshon is a people person. If he's not home orplaying games, he does like to be around them.

Does he have any classic childhood storiesworth noting?The only thing I can remember that was pretty funny,he's always been a big eater. And one time, I got usa pizza, it was just me and him. And he made sure Iwent to sleep early and when I woke up, the wholething was gone. He was five years old at the time.And ever since then, he's pretty much been an eater.He does not waste food, whatsoever.

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?He loved to watch Power Rangers and definitely X-Men.

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?Recently, on a night I was sick and didn't get to makeit to work on time, he actually took care of everythingin the house for me. When I woke up he had donethe dishes and made sure breakfast was made andwas ready for school the next morning. It was rightafter this past Christmas actually and he had gottensome Christmas money and I didn't make it to thebank on time to get lunch money for work the nextday. And when I woke up, he had 10 dollars sittingon the table for me. He said, "Here momma, I knowyou didn't make it to get money for lunch but I'm giving you 10 of my money for lunch." And I thoughtthat was very sweet.

Finally, why do you think Dyshon will excel at Georgia?I think Dyshon will do good because he's self-drivenalready. It's already instilled in him to want to achieveand prosper at Georgia. And I think with the help andthe support team he will have there, there's no rea-son that he won't excel at what he's trying to do whenhe gets there. I definitely think Georgia has Dyshonset up for success, not for failure.

Question & Answer with Dyshon Sims’ mother, Demika Williams


Shakenneth Williams, receiver



Macon, Georgia (Rutland)6-2” 195 lbs. 4.45 seconds, forty yard dash

Williams is one of the more raw receivers in the state, but when you are looking at physical attributes, there are few that you would take above him. He’s got the speedto get over the top and the sheer power to dominate smaller corners on the outside. Itmight take Williams a little longer to develop in college, but he could grow into a nicereceiver for Georgia down the road.

Shakenneth Williams is a big physical wide receiver who has deceptive speed and verysoft hands. Williams was one of the best pass catchers in the state of Georgia this pastyear. He was the first commitment at Dawg Night, and helped encourage Kendall Gantand Dyson Sims to join him. Williams is the type of receiver that a cornerback has topay attention to the entire game. If that cornerback blinks for a second, Williams will bebehind him running for a touchdown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMQH4nK4z08

Isaiah Wynn, offensive guard



Saint Petersburg, Florida (Lakewood)6'2” 275 lbs. 5.10 seconds, forty yard dash

Wynn says: Every athlete inFlorida wants to go to a Floridaschool. That’s typical. I like settingmy own path and being different.Plus UGA, the coaching staff, thefans and people make Athens areal comfortable place to spend my collegiate career at. Not to mentionhow well they develop their playersinto men.

Wynn is one of the most “college ready” players in this class. He has great feet and isa punishing run blocker. He has a nasty streak and finishes blocks as well as any offensive guard in the 2014 class. If Isaiah picks up the playbook quickly, he will compete for a spot from day one.

Isaiah Wynn is a dominating interior offensive lineman. While he is very athletic, heprefers to physically dominate the opponents across the line from him. Wynn has greatfootwork and flexibility and doesn’t stop blocking until the whistle is blown. This oftenleads to opponents being driven 15 or more yards down the field. He was the best offensive lineman on the East squad at the Army All-American Game. Look for Wynn to see the field early on the interior of the Bulldogs offensive line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGonRf2FnV0

When Isaiah Wynn of St. Petersburg, Fla. signed hisnational letter-of-intent with Georgia on NationalSigning Day, the Bulldogs unquestionably landedone of the nation's very top offensive linemen. The 6-2, 273-pound Wynn starred the past four seasonsat Lakewood High, where he earned All-Sun CoastFirst Team, Class AAAAA all-state and All-Americahonors. A four-star recruit ranked as the nation's No.6 offensive guard by Rivals, Wynn was selected asthe U.S. Army 2014 offensive MVP at the BCP combine and was one of the top performers in theU.S. Army All-America Bowl in January in San Antonio, Tex. Wynn's extremely long arms and "terrific" feet enabled him to move 300-pound-plusdefensive linemen. And his blocking this past seasonhelped pave the way for Lakewood to rush for 2,371yards. Here, in this question-and-answer sessionwith Bulldawg Illustrated Isaiah's mom, Beulah Johnson-Keels, provides UGA fans with a personalinsight into her son:

Parents names:Beulah Johnson-Keels and Otis Keels

Siblings’ names and ages:Illeana Wynn, 26; Aram Wynn, 22; Roddrick, 4(nephew).

What Georgia coach did you have the most contact with during Isaiah's recruiting processand what did you like most about that coach?It was Coach (Bryan) McClendon and just his straightforwardness about the program was what we liked.He's very approachable.

In the end, why do you think Isaiah chose Georgia?Both for the academics and the athletic programthere. Academics are very important to our family. Ihave a doctorate degree in education and his step-father is also working on his doctorate degree.

And we know that Isaiah loves football but wewanted to make sure he would be at a place thatwould also give consideration to his academics aswell. And we felt real comfortable that Georgia wouldprovide that for him.

In your mind, what is the best play he made during his high school playing days?Well, I think with his performance overall it's hard topick one play or one particular game. None reallystands out in my mind because he's such a tenaciousathlete and he's known for just finishing plays to thewhistle. He'll drive a player all the way back until thewhistle blows.

Can you tell the Bulldog Nation a few uniquethings about him outside of football?Off the field, Isaiah is pretty laid back. He has a greatsense of humor and really loves his family and has agood group of friends. He values the relationshipsand of course like most kids his age he's a gamer ...the X-Box or PS 2, whatever his latest game stationis.

Does he have any classic childhood storiesworth noting?There was one in particular when he was in pre-K.Sometimes he didn't like to be dropped off at school.So the owner of the pre-K, her husband was a policeofficer. His name was Officer Don. So when Isaiah didn't want to go into school I'd have the owner calland tell him that she was going to call Officer Don, andthen he'd go in the classroom and end up having agreat day. But he was a little apprehensive about attending pre-K. And really, what is unique about Isaiah's skill is that he played only one year of peewee football, actually he played maybe just two gamesbecause of an ankle injury. He was real disappointedso the next season he was like, "Mom, you gonna signme up?" And when I took him to sign up, he was so

disappointed because he had weighed out − he wastoo big to play with the kids his age so he wrestled forlike one year in middle school just to have somethingto do. And then later his older brother Aram was playing football and started taking Isaiah to practicewith him and by the time Isaiah got to high school, hestarted varsity his first year. That's why I say he'scome a long way. Even starting in ninth grade he waskind of overwhelmed about football and really wantedto quit. And he talked to his coach and the coach waslike, "Well, go home and think about it because I thinkyou really have a lot of skills and would be throwing acareer away but I understand." And I told him it didn'tmatter to me either because my focus was that he didwell academically. Football was extra-curricular but,you know, everything turned out well and it's been thebest thing for him.

What was his favorite TV show or TV character?Probably Ed, Edd and Eddie, a cartoon.

What is the nicest thing he’s ever done for you?I guess the biggest thing for me was when he waspresented his Army All-American jersey at his highschool and we had a photo opportunity, and Isaiahjust leaned in and gave me a big kiss on my cheekunexpectedly and the photographer got that photo.That really summed it up that Isaiah really appreciated all the sacrifices we've made for him to get where he is today.

Finally, why do you think Isaiah will excel at UGA?Because he's dedicated, highly organized and tenacious and he has a quest for always improving.He's really his own worst critic. He's hard on himselfand it pushes himself to do better, both on the fieldand off the field.

Q&A with Isaiah Wynn’s mother, Beulah Johnson-Keels


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Quarterback

Deshaun Watson (Clemson)- Gainesville High SchoolWatson graduated as the most statistically prolific quarterback in the history of high school football in thegreat state of Georgia. It would be blasphemous if hewas not pulling the trigger for the 2014 All Georgia team.I had the pleasure of watching Watson play live multipletimes and he was one of the most complete Quarter-backs I have seen. He had amazing control of the of-fense, could make a ton of throws, and if it came to it hecould pull it down and hurt the defense with his legs. Hewill likely be the starter at Clemson sooner than later.

Stephen Collier (Ohio State)- Lee County High SchoolI thought there were a couple of choices here, but I reallyliked Collier’s game and as much as I dislike Ohio State,his game will fit in nicely with their style of play. He’s gotthat south Georgia toughness, but he’s also a freak of anathlete and will be dynamic in their running game in thecoming years. He’s got raw arm talent to work with anda great work ethic to back it all up. I wish him all the bestas he heads north, just not his team.

Running back

Adam Choice (Clemson)- Thomas County CentralAt one time I said Choice was a top 5 player in the stateand I might have been slightly optimistic. I still would absolutely take him on my team at the end of the day. Itlooks like he bulked up to prepare for college in his senior season, but his balance and elusiveness remained. Just be glad that Georgia Tech was not able to convince him to be their quarterback because hecould have been a problem in that system. He might notbe that elite burner that you’re used to seeing in theClemson backfield, but he will be a complete 3 downback for them.

Treyvon Paulk (Tennessee)- Milton High SchoolUnfortunately, Paulk was robbed of his senior season due to injury. I hope he is able to recoverand return to form because he is a pleasure towatch run and will provide a homerun dynamic forTennessee. He might have been the straight linefastest running back in the state before the injury,but also runs so low to the ground that he’s hard tosee behind a big line and can pick up consistentyardage between the tackles.

Rodney Smith (Minnesota)- Mundy’s Mill HighSchool - For those that have been around for awhile, you know I have been pushing this kid for awhile. He missed a lot of his junior season because of injury, but was able to bracket thatyear with some impressive film. He started pickingup some BCS offers late in the process thanks tothe trickledown effect of Dalvin Cook leavingFlorida (thank you Dalvin). I fully expect Smith togo up to Minnesota and have a great career in theBig 10, one to remember.

Wide Receiver

Nate Brown (Missouri)- North Gwinnett HighSchool- To start off, this wide receiver class mightbe the deepest position in the state. I’ve said inthe past there are at least 10 kids I would be comfortable with UGA signing at this position, butof course we couldn’t take all of them. However,I really would have liked to have Brown if I couldhave chosen one. He is extremely smooth in hisroutes at 6’3 and 215 pounds, but the thing thatseparates him from the rest is his ability to trackthe ball and high point it with strong hands downthe field. He is likely the best possession receiverin the state and can pluck the ball out of the airwith the best of them.

Rashad Canty (Vanderbilt)- Riverdale High School-Some people think Canty grows into a tight end and itwouldn’t shock me, but for now I’ll classify him as a re-ceiver. At 6’4 and 215 pounds he’s one of the mostphysically dominant receivers in the state. Then youadd in his athleticism and he is going to be a tough mismatch wherever he plays in college. Vanderbilt really stole one in the 11th hour here.

Demarre Kitt (Clemson)- Sandy Creek High School-Kitt does not compare physically to the first two receivers on the first team, but what makes him greatis his smoothness. He is probably the best route runner in the state and is going to be tough to coverfor any young corner. He also has a great pair ofhands and can secure the football if the quarterbackcan get it to him.

TL Ford (Charlotte)- Cartersville High School- Ford isa very pretty looking receiver. He is long, he is lean, hehas big hands to pluck the ball out of the air. He is agigantic safety net wherever he is on the field and willgo get the ball for his quarterback. I’ll just take the opportunity here to state that UNC-Charlotte arequickly building a very respectable football program. Ifthere are any Charlotte Dawgs reading, it will be worthgoing to watch them play as they will be a competitivemid major sooner rather than later.

Tevish Clark (Georgia State)- Early College atCarver- This one was tough for me, am I really goingto put a kid who will likely end up at Georgia State overone who was at one time committed to Georgia? Yes,I am. Go watch his highlight tape, then you can tell meI’m wrong. Clark as far as high pointing the football injump ball situations is the best in the state. Other partsof his game need some fine tuning, but he has mastered the hardest skill to teach for a receiver oftracking and adjusting to the football.

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Offensive Line

Andrew Marshall (Georgia Tech)- WestForsyth High School- This one hurts me deepdown inside. I fully believe that Marshall isthe best lineman in the state and he is goingto the Trade School on North Avenue. I can’tfault him on the decision, I just hope for hissake they have a head coaching change inthe near future because I fully believe hecould be an NFL player if he has experiencein a non-flexbone based offense. I expect himto start at Tech for at least 3 years once hegets settled in there.

Terrone Prescod (NC State)- Columbia HighSchool- If I’m taking a guard out of the statethis year, it’s probably going to be Prescod. Ithink he got a bit too heavy as a senior, butonce he gets on a true strenghth and conditioning regiment he will find that athleticism that he displayed when he was thebest lineman at the 2012 Rising SeniorsGame. His reasoning for going to NC Statewas that he felt he could go there and startimmediately then leave for the NFL in three

years. Most players I would scoff at that reasoning, but it wouldn’t shock me inPrescod’s case.

Wyatt Miller (UCF)- Coffee County HighSchool- I hate to say it, but Georgia shouldhave offered this kid. He’s got the frame andloose athletic ability that you just don’t seefrom players who are 6’6 and 275 pounds.He’s got future left tackle written all over him.Central Florida straight up stole this one.

Owen Painter (Appalachian State)- GraysonHigh School- The thing I like about Painter isthe violence in his game. You can tell heplans to execute his block first and foremost,but he also plans to try and put someone ontheir back. At 6’5 and 260 pounds, he couldplay tackle down the line if he gets the footwork down in pass pro, but he has the demeanor, size and athleticsm you want tosee in a guard if that doesn’t work out.

Orlando Brown (Oklahoma)- PeachtreeRidge High School- I was a big time detractorof Brown for a long time. He was massivelyoverweight, showed little dedication to thegame, and was near stagnant on the footballfield. For about a year now, he has really gotten into much better football shape andhas focused more on technique than he hadpreviously shown. He is still not the dominating force that you would expect at 6’8and 340 pounds, but his stock is trending upwards.

Christian Harris (Duke)- Collins Hill HighSchool- I always though Harris would be anice project to throw a scholarship for a 4th-5th offensive line spot. He is extremely rawin his technique, but he has all of the physicaland mental attributes you want to see for apotential Offensive Tackle. He’ll need a cou-ple of years of grooming and work on cleaningout some of his footwork, but he should turninto something down the road.

Jake Sanders (Duke)- Carrollton HighSchool- If this were an “All Goon Team”Sanders would probably be a captain. He is abig, tough, and mean offensive lineman. Unfortunately, I’ve also seen him get abusedin pass protection, but that was outside of hisnatural position of guard and in a camp scenario so I don’t give it a whole lot ofthought. Bottom line is Duke is getting a nicecombo of big, tough, and athletic lineman outof Georgia this year.

Justin Brown (UAB)- Lovejoy High School-Brown has a great deal of just raw, untappedpower. He’s got that big butt, big thighs, anda nice gut to boot. Once he gets into a college weight program he could really flourish and become one of the better linemento come out of this class. He’ll never be atackle, but I wouldn’t mind running behind himeither.

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Defensive End

Andrew Williams (Auburn)- Eagles LandingChristian Academy- Williams is one of the mostphysically dominant players in the state. WhyGeorgia never went hard after him, I’ll never know.He is big and strong and extremely quick for aplayer his size. He’s going to continue growingand could fit into a number of defensive positions,but I feel fairly confident saying that he is going tobe a player on Sundays down the road.

Dante Sawyer (South Carolina)- North GwinnettHigh School- I could argue that based off of sheerproduction Sawyer was one of the 5-10 best players in the state. He has a tremendous motor,plays with great technique and shows up in biggames. The knock on Sawyer of course is that heis closer to tapping out physically than a lot of highschool players. Regardless he will likely be a thornin our side playing for South Carolina in the future.

Keshun Freeman (Georgia Tech)- CallowayHigh School- Probably the toughest call I’ve had tomake outside of receiver was defensive end, so Ishould probably mention Deshon Cooper of Co-lumbia HS and Henry Famurwea of McEachern aswell. Freeman really has terrifying athletic abilityto go with his great length. He’s a little more rawthan the other prospects listed, but his potential isnearly as high. He’s a big part of the reason thatI say Georgia Tech did a much better job recruiting this year.

Defensive Tackle

Dontavious Russell (Auburn)- Carrollton HighSchool- Of all the guys that decommitted fromUGA at one time or another in this class, I thinkthis one hurt me the most. I’ve always consideredRussell the best defensive tackle in the state andit stings to see Auburn take another one right fromunder us. He’s an amazing athlete for his size andshould be quite the player for them down the road.

Jamiyus Pittman (UCF)- Colquitt County HighSchool- I really love Pittman’s game. He might notbe the biggest dude in the trenches (6’2, 280) buthis game compares to my favorite UGA defensivelineman of the past year, Garrison Smith. He’s gotthose wide shoulders, but plays with a low baseand great explosion. I really was hoping we couldfind a spot for him in this class, but it looks likeUCF is going to clean up a lot of the guys that wejust didn’t have room for.

Jeremy Patterson (Wisconsin)- Wayne CountyHigh School- Patterson has nose tackle written allover him in my opinion. He’s just a big, thick kid,but he’s also strong as an ox. He really doesn’tface a physical equal in high school, but in timethat will also be the case in college if he takescare of business in the weight room. Wisconsindid a nice job of reaching down here to find someone who can plug the trenches for them.

Elisha Shaw (Alabama)- Tucker High School-I really wish the best for Shaw. I can’t imaginewhat it would be like to be endowed with such natural physical gifts and have them potentiallytaken away from him in the blink of an eye. Withthat being said, if he ever gets cleared and thengets his school situated, opponents better watchout. At one time Shaw was one of the most dominant players in the state and no matter wherehe ends up, I hope that he is able to return to formone day.

Athlete

Donquell Greene (Marshall)- Burke County HighSchool- “The Human Highlight” as his hudl pageproclaims is not a misnomer. The kid is straightup electric. Do I care that he is 5’8 or whatever?Absolutely not, he is always one snap away fromputting a TD on the scoreboard. He reminds me alittle bit of Ace Sanders without seeing him a greatdeal at receiver.

Stanton Truitt (Auburn)- Monroe Area HighSchool- I really wish Auburn would stop coming toour state to find running backs. They always finda nice one and Truitt will likely continue that trend.He has a slightly upright running style, but he’s gotsome top end speed to hit the homerun and canbreak a few tackles to get there.

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Linebacker

Bryson Allen-Williams (South Carolina)- Cedar GroveHigh School- Allen-Williams in my opinion was the most athletic linebacker in the state in 2014. The kid can flat outrun and cover some serious ground. Like Dukes, he’s notthe biggest guy on the field, but he plays with a toughnessand drive that makes up for it. He’ll likely be making a lot of tackles against UGA and other SEC opponents in the future.

Korie Rogers (Clemson)- Buford High School- Rogers willbe a great linebacker at Clemson with his combination ofsize and power. The most impressive part of his game islikely the tenacity that he attacks blocks with, but he also canget lateral and track down the running game on the sidelines. He might face a slight learning curve going awayfrom the University of Buford, but he’ll be fine once he getshis feet wet.

Raekwon McMillan (Ohio State)- Liberty County HighSchool- McMillan was physically, college ready about twoyears ago. At 6’2 and 245 pounds he has battled maintaining a good weight number for about that sameamount of time which is part of the reason he is number fouron this list. However, if he can play around 235-240 poundsof good weight in college, he’ll be a real thumper up there inthe Big 10.

Johnathon Thomas (Penn State)- Collins Hill High School-Thomas might have the most physical potential of anyonein the group. At a long 6’3 and lean 215 pounds he is reallygoing to grow into something if he gets squared away in theweight room. Then you go and watch him run and I dare tosay that he might have the highest potential of anyone in thisgroup. There is a reason that Oklahoma was coming all theway out here to check up on him. It sounds like he mighthave to go the JUCO or Prep route so remember the name.

Daniel Crochet (Cornell)- St. Pius X Catholic School- I’vetalked to quite a few coaches over the past two years, coacheswho have played St. Pius a couple of times. Every time I askthem about their opponent, this was the name that poppedup, even with Nick Ruffin and Nick Glass on the roster at one time. Crochet really reads the running game welland can shoot between gaps or chase down the run laterally. In terms of his football career it was a shame to seehim go to Cornell, but it’s hard to argue with the overall life de-cision.

Cornerback

Wesley Green (South Carolina)- Martin Luther King Jr. HighSchool- When I started looking at the 2014 class back in 2012,in became pretty clear that this was going to be the most un-usually deep position in the state. And from the very beginningGreen was on the top of the stack. I’m not saying argumentscan’t be made for other players, but Green has the best in-stincts and ball awareness of anyone in this class. He needsto do some work in the weight room, but he’s got the potentialto be an All-SEC type corner.

Kendarius Webster (Ole Miss)- Stockbridge High School-As far as looking the part and projecting, Webster is going tobe a good looking corner on the outside. He’s long, he’sripped, and he’s got enough height to match up with just aboutevery receiver. Athletically he’s extremely gifted and reallyimproved on his ability to take the ball away as a senior.

Jahmmir Taylor (Undecided)- Banneker High School- Who?Yea, I did it. Jahmmir Taylor, look him up. He really doesn’thave much tape at corner, but at 6’0 I think it’s a more naturalfit at the next level with his athleticism. Hips, burst, top endspeed, confidence, he’s really got it all. You can teach tech-nique, but you can’t teach the natural ability that Taylor has.

Safety

Tavon Ross (Missouri)- Bleckley County High School-Everyone’s favorite 11th hour offer, Ross has to be #1 onthis list. I’ve never seen anything like his senior highlighttape. I’m not saying he’s the best player I’ve ever seen because he has to work out some technique things, but hisnatural football ability and instincts are off the charts. Thebest compliment I can give him is that he makes the gamelook easy.

DJ Smith (South Carolina): Walton High School- Smith reminds me a lot of Brendan Langley in physical stature andathleticism. Both have that long corner frame that couldtranslate to either corner or safety and Smith can run withjust about anyone. I really wish South Carolina would finda different state to recruit.

Bingo Morton (Chattanooga)- Langston Hughes HighSchool- I dwelled over this last spot for way too long. I probably looked over at least 10-15 players for this last spotand I settled on Morton. What put Morton over the top washis ball skills and ability to create turnovers in the passinggame. He’s not the greatest tackler, looks like a corner outthere at times, but if he’s going to get me five interceptionsa season then I’ll live with it.

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