Georgia football is perfect after four games, at least according to the overall record. However, how does this offense shape up after their first four matchups and where they grade.
Georgia football enters this week’s matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers sporting a perfect record of 4-0 and just coming off a bye week.
They have played a third of their regular-season games, and we wanted to take the chance to review and give each position a grade based on their performance so far within the first four games of the season.
The Bulldogs have only faced one actual test so far, but it certainly was a tough matchup, and the Dawgs took that opportunity to show the rest of the country that they are for real.
By each offensive position group, we will dive into their performances so far, and give them a grade for their performance overall in the first four games of the season.
Quarterback
Jake Fromm has been Mr. Consistent so far this season.
Through the first four games of the season, he isn’t putting up gaudy numbers like some other quarterbacks around the rest of college football.
However, his performances have been great and just what the Bulldogs have needed. After the first four games, he’s completing passes at 76 percent, which is No. 6 in the nation, and has 788 yards with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions.
His total passing yards may not stand out but Fromm is living up to his expectations of efficiency, taking care of the ball, and making big-time throws when needed.
Fromm is arguably the smartest quarterback in the country and has completely mastered the Georgia offensive scheme to a point where Kirby Smart and James Coley have full trust in him.
He made some great throws when called upon in the Notre Dame including some impressive back-shoulder fade throws to emerging target Lawrence Cager.
It seems like it is time for the Offensive Coordinator to loosen the reigns on Fromm and let him take more shots downfield and show off his arm talent that Dawgs fans know he has.
Final Position Grade: A-
Running Back
This position group, along with the offensive line had the highest expectations coming into the season.
As expected, this group has been lead by D’Andre Swift, but Brian Herrien, Zamir White, James Cook, and Kenny Mcintosh have certainly flashed some greatness as well.
This group as a whole, has posted an impressive average of 253 yards per game, which is No. 12 nationally and 6.9 yards per carry.
Swift is averaging 116 yards all-purpose yards per game with four touchdowns, which is pretty impressive as he is sharing touches with a stable of quality running backs.
It was also pretty awesome to see Swift join the UGA hurdle party along with Knowshon Moreno, Todd Gurley, and Nick Chubb with this hurdle against Notre Dame.
White has shown at times that he is deserving of that No. 1 running back ranking coming out of high school coming off those two ACL tears.
Look for White to only become more dangerous as the season goes on and his number of carries increases along with his confidence.
Final Position Grade: A
Wide Receiver
This group faced many questions coming into the season because of how much talent and production it had lost from last year’s group.
While the current crop may have lacked experience, they were certainly not short for talent and they have done a great job so far while earning valuable experience on the field.
This group has for the most part been lead by new faces of the program.
Transfers Demetris Robertson and Lawrence Cager are tied with 10 catches to lead the receivers so far, and both have hauled in two touchdown grabs.
Five-Star true freshman George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock have posted an impressive average of 18 and 20 yards per catch with nine catches among the both of them.
Robertson has missed one game due to injury, but he seems to be Fromm’s most reliable target while Blaylock has been a nightmare in space for defenders trying to tackle.
Graduate transfer, Lawrence Cager posted most of his statistics against a quality Notre Dame defense. George Pickens has flashed greatness and looks to have the most upside and that he could be a star in the making.
Final Position Grade: B+
Offensive Line
Along with the running back room, this group had extremely high expectations coming into this season.
Left tackle, Andrew Thomas and left guard, Solomon Kindley garnered Preseason First-Team All American honors from ESPN.
This line is full of monsters as their average weight of 330 pounders is more massive than the average NFL offensive line.
Georgia has been touted by many as having the best offensive line in the country and for the most part, they have not disappointed.
The run blocking has been fantastic, and while the pass blocking has been rock-solid, only allowing one sack so far this season, there have been a couple of moments where Fromm’s gotten pressured.
Overall, this offensive line so far has been proving why they are one of if not the best offensive line in the country like many expected.
They have seven guys in this group that could start at any other program in the country, while Smart and Sam Pittman are comfortable slotting any of them in the lineup.
Final Position Grade: A+
Overall, the offensive side of the ball for the Bulldogs has met the high expectations and even exceeded them in ways so far.
All meanwhile it seems like they have been trying to play conservative and not put much on tape for their tough matchups in the future like Florida, Auburn, and other possible matchups.
Georgia is the No. 11 in the country averaging 42.8 points per game and No. 4 in yards per play, averaging just over 8 yards per snap.
I believe that this offensive has barely scratched the surface of the potential they have.
This offensive roster is loaded with talent, and has great positional coaches to develop that talent to get the Dawgs to where they want to be of winning the SEC and National Championship.