Georgia has been one of the most successful college football teams throughout history and when most people think of reasons why, they think because of the strong running game. That is a very strong reason, but in the last 30 seasons the Bulldog receiving game has been pretty good as well. From players like Brice Hunter, Hines Ward, A.J. Green, Tavarres King and Malcolm Mitchell, UGA receivers have done quite well. But who has dominated statistically in the six seasons under Kirby Smart? Some of the leaders may surprise you.
Remember these are just stats under the current head coach. It does not count stats under Mark Richt or Bryan McClendon (when he was the interim head coach).
The career reception list above was a bit surprising. Brock Bowers is already tenth on that list and he duplicates a season like he did in 2021, he will be on top of that list.
The 882 yards receiving by Bowers were the seventh best all-time in any season by a Bulldog. As for the career list, both he and Kearis Jackson should move up after this upcoming season.
The 13 touchdown receptions by Bowers broke Terrence Edwards' mark of 11 set in 2002. The 13 was the most by a tight end in the nation last season, but where does he 13 in his career rank among tight ends under Smart? Who has the most by a Bulldog running back in that same time?
Who were the most reliable guys? Who had at least one catch in the most games? This may surprise you as well.
What about touchdown receptions?
You may have got Bowers at the top spot on the season list for 100-yard games, but did you get who was second?
Isaiah McKenzie had three 100-yard receiving games in 2016 after having zero entering that season.
Best Under Kirby Smart archives:
Part One: Rushing
