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Why Georgia Football will have SEC’s best TE play in 2016

By Jay Hawkins

Nov 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jeb Blazevich (83) catches the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison (3) defends during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jeb Blazevich (83) catches the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison (3) defends during the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Get ready, Georgia Football will use their tight ends a bunch this fall.

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Let’s face it. Georgia Football has the best tight end group in the Southeastern Conference. It’s definitely a blessing to have immense talent at a position that new UGA offensive coordinator Jim Chaney will utilize a lot this coming season.

And talent at tight end he has indeed. Jeb Blazevich is the veteran of this group and is the returning starter. Blazevich didn’t have a lot of production last season, but he was rarely targeted due to the disaster that was Brian Schottenheimer leading an offense.

However, in 2014, the 6-5, 248 pound Blazevich made the Freshman All-SEC team and had 269 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Blazevich appears to be poised for an amazing season in 2016, as he will be one of the top tight ends in the conference and probably the country. This is the year fans will get to see his true potential.

Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) runs after a catch during the first half of the spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) runs after a catch during the first half of the spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

His backup will most likely be Isaac Nauta. The freshman early-enrollee from football super school IMG Academy in Florida was rated as a 5-star prospect coming out of high school and the No. 1 tight end in the nation according to 247 Sports.

He looks like he’s going to live up to the hype as he was solid in the spring game (the most receiving yards by a tight end in the game). Nauta had six catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Eason also looked very comfortable throwing to Nauta.

Jackson Harris looks to be another reliable option. I think Harris combined with the two guys mentioned above could each start at a bunch of schools in the SEC and a multitude of programs throughout the country.

Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jackson Harris (88) runs after a catch in front of cornerback Aaron Davis (35) during the second half of the spring game at Sanford Stadium. The Black team defeated the Red team 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Jackson Harris (88) runs after a catch in front of cornerback Aaron Davis (35) during the second half of the spring game at Sanford Stadium. The Black team defeated the Red team 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Harris was uber-impressive in the G-Day game, as he had seven catches for 53 yards. He looks like a solid option and should get some good action next year. Even Jordan Davis presents a not-so-shabby fourth option.

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Jim Chaney has been known for using his tight ends effectively and quite a lot (see Hunter Henry at Arkansas). That’s part of what attracted Nauta to Georgia. It will also pay dividends in recruiting that position for years to come.

Kirby Smart has been all about playing to your strengths, and the tight ends are certainly one of them. It’s undoubtably the deepest tight end group in the SEC and probably in the entire country. With Jim Chaney’s emphasis on the position, look for Georgia’s tight end play to be the best in the conference in 2016.

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