Georgia football: Top 10 players from the 2017 G-Day Game

Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team running back Elijah Holyfield (13) runs against black team linebacker Tae Crowder (30) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs red team wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is tackled by black team defenders Deangelo Gibbs (8) defensive back Jarvis Wilson (19) and defensive back Tim Hill (29) during the second half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Red defeated Black 25-22. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Mecole Hardman

The Bulldog Nation yearned to see the Elberton native play last season but he was seldom used in 2016. But a switch to receiver for the spring of 2017 breathed new life in the hype machine behind Hardman.

Saturday was the fans first chance to see him play receiver and he did not disappoint. Hardman caught three passes for 62 yards. One catch was an athletic grab caught high and behind him. It was really impressive and showed off the athleticism that we saw in his high school highlight films.

But maybe his longest catch was his most impressive. He had a 38-yard reception late in the game with defenders around him. The composure to make a grab with defenders behind, in front and to his left and then to use his speed to gain some more yards was a sight to see. And it definetely proved that he belonged at receiver.

if you weren’t excited about Mecole Hardman before, you are now.

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