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Georgia Football: Which position group impressed the most?

By Alistair Penny

Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) enters the stadium through the fans for the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) enters the stadium through the fans for the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Defensive Line

Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs black team running back Brian Herrien (35) runs against red team nose tackle John Atkins (97) during the first half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs black team running back Brian Herrien (35) runs against red team nose tackle John Atkins (97) during the first half during the Georgia Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

What was that Kirby Smart said about the offensive line moving the defense around in practice? Didn’t seem to be happening on G-day. The Defensive line on both teams seemed to be having their way with the offensive linemen this spring game. The offense struggled to run the entire game and that was mainly due to the play of the defensive line.

Even with Trenton Thompson not playing this spring, the unit looked dominant. Nobody more so then Jonathan Ledbetter. The defensive end looked like a monster for much of the game and consistently pressured Jacob Eason. His versatility and ability to move around meant that he ended up beating almost all of UGA’s offensive linemen at one point. After recovering from some off the field problems, he looks poised to have a great 2017.

It wasn’t just Ledbetter though. Tyler Clark looked impressive and the line in general held up well. If Thompson can return healthy, there’s no reason that this unit cannot be the strength of the team this year. Just like Kirby Smart wants it to be.

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