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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Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) catches a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the last half minute of the game to give Georgia the lead during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Riley Ridley

I still feel bad for Ridley because of that Tennessee game. The true freshman made one of the biggest catches for Georgia in recent memory and he had his glory stolen by a hail mary.

Besides that, he has himself in a good place going into 2017. Like Wims, he started 2016 as a back-up behind Reggie Davis and Micheal Chigbu. But as games went on, neither contributed much. Davis wasn’t getting targeted and drops became a problem for Chigbu.

After September Ridley stepped up and by the end of the regular season he had pretty much taken their place. He’ll be one of Georgia’s top four receivers going into 2017.

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