The Georgia football team continues to look at the wide receiver position as a high priority for the 2016 class.
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Remember the days when the Dawgs had an unbelievable receiving core? Every guy that lined up seemed to be another standout that could make big plays at any moment in the game. From the trio of Terrence Edwards, Fred Gibson, and Reggie Brown, to the duo of Sean Bailey and Mohamed Massaquoi there never seemed to be a shortage of passing-catching talent.
These last two seasons for Bulldog receivers have been anything but elite. Maybe it is the low-level play of the quarterbacks? It could also have something to do with the amount of injuries they have had at the position. Either way the gelling of the receivers and quarterbacks has seen better days in Athens.
With the departure of top receiver Malcolm Mitchell at the end of the season, the Dawgs will look to freshman Terry Godwin and sophomore Isaiah McKenzie to head up a resurgence of the receiving core. With both playing other positions on the field though, the 2016 class is a pivotal year to lure top receiver talent to Georgia.
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The Dawgs have done a nice job of securing commitments so far from upper-tier receivers landing a total of four commits and still going after many more.
Charlie Woerner (6’5’’, 230 pounds) made his commitment to UGA last summer. Playing his high school ball at Rabun County in Tiger, Georgia, Woerner is the nephew of legendary Georgia safety Scott Woerner who played on the 1980 national championship team. Listed as a four-star prospect on 247Sports, he is the type of big-bodied receiver the Dawgs have been missing these last couple of years.
Three-star recruit Darion Anderson (6’1’’, 170 pounds) was the first receiver commitment the Bulldogs landed. A product of powerhouse Houston County in Warner Robins, Georgia, Anderson is a freakish athlete with breakaway speed. He plays a variety of positions including cornerback and kickoff returner.
Javon Wims (6’4’’, 215 pounds) recently dabbed UGA as his future school. The four-star prospect out of Hinds Community College is the No. 1 JUCO receiver in the country. In nine games this season he has totaled 47 receptions for 779 yards and nine touchdowns. He will add experience to an otherwise young group of receivers.
Randrecous Davis (5’10’’, 175 pounds) and Davion Curtis (5’11’’, 180 pounds) are both three-star commits that are similarly smaller in stature. Both are extremely versatile and play well in the slot. Because of their size they have incredible speed and are a threat in the middle of the field. While Davis is a local Atlanta product it may be safe to assume he is sticking with the Dawgs 100 percent. Curtis, on the other hand, hails from Texas and is getting attention from Big 12 schools like Kansas State and Texas.
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-Kyle Davis, Lawrenceville, Georgia (Archer High School)
-Tre Nixon, Melbourne, Florida (Viera High School)
-Grant Holloway, Chesapeake, Virginia (Grassfield High School)
Perhaps one of the most important and biggest recruits the Georgia staff is after is Kyle Davis (6’3’’, 215 pounds) out of local powerhouse Archer. The five-star receiver is exactly what Georgia is looking for. He has height, size, speed, and a great pair of hands. Davis was supposed to make his college decision in October but decided he needed more time to maul it over. It seems like UGA is the frontrunner, but anything can happen with a high-profile player like this one.
Tre Nixon (6’1’’, 170 pounds) would be a huge steal for Georgia who is battling it out with Florida, Penn State, and Tennessee for his talents. The Florida-product runs below a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash, allowing him to beat defenses both running and catching the ball. He also has deep-threat ability every time he lines up.
Another speedster in Grant Holloway (6’2’’, 190 pounds) is another out of state guy the Dawgs are high on. The three-star recruit runs a 4.26 40-yard dash, and he beats defenders with his long-stride ability. His physical play and body makes him a force blocking as well.