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Georgia Football: 2018 commit Jaevon Becton

By Alistair Penny

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 /
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What can fans expect?

Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Eli Stove (12) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Eli Stove (12) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Lorenzo Carter (7) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Watching the film, it looks unlikely that Becton is the kind of player that will make an impact as a freshman. He’s one of those players that looks like he’s destined to redshirt. He will also spend a few years developing behind a strong cast of players. Becton also has the athleticism to impact special teams. This in particular is something that’s very important to Beamer as well as Kirby Smart. It’s still too early for me to put a player comparison on Becton, but hopefully we’ll have a better idea of that after his senior season.

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The later is something Kirby Smart is really trying to build at the moment. Expect several top 2017 players to make an impact on special teams. Becton will likely do the same. Smart has a lot of experience of this from his time at Alabama. Getting high level atheltes to impact the game while still learning their positions is something coaches love. It’s unlikely that fans will hear Becton’s name much early on. However, he’s the kind of player we could all notice down the line.

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