Georgia Football: Top 5 freshman and newcomers in 2016

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Maurice Smith (2) intercepts a pass in front of Tennessee Volunteers tight end Jason Croom (18) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Javon Wims (6) can /

Honorable Mentions

Some newcomers didn’t make the cut for the top five, but they still played well enough to be mentioned.

WR-Javon Wims

Wims is a junior who transferred to Georgia this year. He ended 2016 with 14 catches for 179 yards. But he began the season with very little playing time. In October he began getting more time on the field.

RB-Brian Herrien

Herrien played a lot more earlier in the season. But as Nick Chubb and Sony Michel began to like their old selves, Herrien’s playing time diminished. He still finished with 362 yards on just 61 carries with three touchdowns.

DE-Tyler Clark and David Marshall. DT-Julian Rochester

The defensive linemen should be mentioned together. Rochester has gotten a few starts, while Marshal and Clark have been playing off the bench. But all three freshman played very well for their first seasons in Athens

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