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Way too early projection for Georgia’s 2017 depth chart

By Kyle Funderburk

Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart calls a play against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart calls a play against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) attempts a pass during the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) attempts a pass during the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacob Eason versus Jake Fromm headlines the depth chart on offense. Both quarterbacks have strengths that the other does not have. But they are also both extremely talented and will only get better through competition.

But I think Eason wins the battle to retain the starting spot. He came in as a third stringer last year and had to work his way up to being a starter, a job he earned early in 2016 and never lost. He’s played in the Georgia dome, in eight SEC games and the rivalry against Georgia Tech. His experience will put him over Fromm.

Fromm will be second string on the depth chart, but only in case of an injury to Eason. If Eason stays healthy, Fromm will be getting redshirted to get an extra year of separation between him and Eason.

Running backs

As for the running backs, there will be no change. Chubb and Michel returning ensures that. But I expect to see more Brian Herrien and Elijah Holyfield than we did in 2016. I could also see D’Andre Swift competing for playing time as well.

Both Christian Payne and Glenn Welch return as well so there won’t be any changes at fullback.

Quarterback and Running backs

Quarterback

Starter: Jacob Eason

QB2: Jake Fromm

QB3: Brice Ramsey

Running Back

RB1: Nick Chubb

RB2: Sony Michel

RB3: Brian Herrien

RB4: Elijah Holyfield

Fullback

FB1: Christian Payne

FB2: Glenn Welch

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