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Georgia Football: WR’s in spring training

By Alistair Penny

Nov 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) runs the ball against Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) in the first quarter at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) runs the ball against Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) in the first quarter at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Who has impressed so far?

Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) runs against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defensive back Reginald Miles (22) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) runs against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defensive back Reginald Miles (22) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Terry Godwin and Jevon Wims are taking the majority of snaps are the leading wide receivers. Wims is a senior and brings some veteran leadership to what is otherwise going to be a very young group this year. 2017 is a big year for Godwin. The former 5 star athlete is expected to step up this year and it’s going to be crucial for him to develop chemistry with Jacob Eason.

J.J. Holloman has had flashes in training where his speed and quickness is obvious. He’s only been in school for 3 months however and it’s going to take him some time to adjust to the college game. It’s still very early however and he does have the chance to win a roll for himself this spring.

It might be a little worrying to say that the most excitement has come from a part time receiver. Mecole Hardman Jr has been stepping in at times and taking snaps at WR and his speed has people talking. Senior receiver Javon Wims was impressed by what he had brought to the unit despite only being involved in a limited way:

"“He’s deceptively fast,” Wims said. “We’re about the same height, I outweigh him. But he’s deceptively fast. That’s what the coaches tell him now, use that as a strength.”"

Hardman is still spending most of him time with the defensive backs. Kirby Smart has suggested that he will have a specific package in 2017 in the offense. The coaches are expecting to implement that once the rest of the 2017 freshmen class arrives. For now, he is simply standing in, but there’s no doubt he’s impressing.

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