Georgia football: Best and Worst of the 2016 season

Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Maurice Smith (2) reacts with safety Dominick Sanders (24) after he intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Best: Isaac Nauta’s coming out party versus Tennessee

Prior to the game with Tennessee, true freshman Isaac Nauta hadn’t yet shown what earned him 5-stars as a high school senior. But against the Volunteers, he had his break-out performance with five catches for 83 yards and a touchdown.

From that point on, Nauta began to look like the future superstar we see today and he ended the 2016 season earning Freshman All-SEC honors.

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