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Georgia Football: Taking a closer look at the new commits

By Alistair Penny

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts to a play during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Warren McClendon, Offensive Tackle

McClendon is probably the most traditional of these three prospects for me to be looking at. It’s rare you see a talent like Robertson become available in the middle of their college careers. Logue requires a lot more projection and again, it’s hard to see how he’ll fit until hi senior season starts.

But it’s easy to see what McClendon brings to UGA. He’s that prototype offensive tackle that Sam Pittman absolutely loves. He’s got the same sort of frame that Andrew Thomas did coming into UGA although he doesn’t have the polish of the current starting left tackle.

This is a player who will likely take some time to develop. Much like the other tackle in this class, Xavier Truss, the raw tools are there. While Truss is a nasty prototype right tackle, McClendon has the feet speed you like to see on the left side. He isn’t going to come in and start straight away, but he’ll add to a loaded position group and compete.

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He’s exactly what Pittman and Smart want right now. Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Cade Mays are going to hold down the tackle spots for at least 2 years. That gives McClendon and Truss time to develop while also pushing those older players. It’s a great position to be in and once again shows just how important offensive line continues to be for Georgia going forward.

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