1/23/2023 football Edit

Pre-spring position preview: Offensive Line

Anthony Dasher • UGASports

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The tragic death of offensive lineman Devin Willock will remain in the minds of hearts of his teammates at Georgia for as long as they live.

It’s a pain that not’s going to go away.

But the Bulldogs must eventually move forward, and come spring, position coach Stacy Searels will go about the business of forging a unit that will give Georgia its best opportunity for success in 2023.

As UGASports kicks off a series taking an early look at each position for the spring, we start with the offensive line.

Sedrick Van Pran's return is huge for Georgia on a couple of front. (Tony Walsh/UGA Sports Communications)

Returning Starters

Player	2023 Class	Height/Weight	Notes
LG Xavier Truss	Senior	6-7/320	It was thought that Truss might decide to move on. However, that no longer appears to be true and will be back after starting all 15 games.
C Sedrick Van Pran	Redshirt Junior	6-4/310	His decision to come back for one more year is huge for Georgia, both from a leadership standpoint and the fact he's one of the best centers in the SEC.
RG Tate Ratledge	Redshirt Junior	6-6/315	Ratledge missed one game due to injury but otherwise provided the Bulldogs a dependable right guard.

Players Lost - Broderick Jones, Warren McClendon, Warren Ericson, Jacob Hood,

Returning Lettermen

Player	2023 Class	Height/Weight	Notes
Amarius Mims	Junior	6-7/330	Saw extensive action at right tackle, although he has practiced some at left. With Warren McClendon moving onto the NFL, Mims is the favorite to be the starter at right tackle.
Austin Blaske	Redshirt Junior	6-5/310	Georgia's Swiss Army knife on the OL as he can play all five positions. Likely the top backup to Van Pran at center but can also be utilized anywhere on the OL.
Micah Morris	Redshirt Soph.	6-6/330	Morris a road grader. He played in just seven games last year as he battled some injuries, but coaches love his future.
Jared Wilson	Redshirt Soph.	6-3/300	Saw action in seven games. Repped at both center and guard
Dylan Fairchild	Redshirt Soph.	6-5/300	Saw limited action in five games at guard.
Chad Lindberg	Redshirt Junior	6-6/325	Saw limited action in six games at guard

Other Offensive Linemen Returning

Player	Class	Height/Weight	Notes
Earnest Greene III	Redshirt Freshman	6-4/300	Would have played last season if not for back surgery. He told UGASports.com in Los Angeles that he's 100 percent and is expected to get a long look at left tackle.
Aliou Bah	Redshirt Freshman	6-5/330	Redshirted after not playing in a game as a true freshman. Another in a long list of guards for the Bulldogs.
Griffin Scroggs	Redshirt Freshman	6-3/315	Did not see any action for the Bulldogs as a true freshman.
Drew Bobo	Redshirt Freshman	6-5/290	Did not play after undergoing Labrum surgery. Will start getting looks at center this spring.

Incoming Freshman

Player	Class	Height/Weight	Notes
Monroe Freeling	Freshman	6-7/300	An early enrollee, Freeling is expected to get an early look at both tackle spots this spring.
Bo Hugley	Freshman	6-7/290	Another tackle prospect. Hugley will arrive in late May. Coaches love his length and potential.
Joshua Miller	Freshman	6-6/323	Georgia's other early enrollee on the offensive line. He also is expected to be groomed at tackle whenever he recovers from Labrum surgery.
Kelton Smith	Freshman	6-6/305	Coaches want Smith to get stronger, but that should not be an issue. He is expected to train at tackle.
Jamal Meriweather	Freshman	6-7/270	Meriweather obviously needs to add mass and appears he will be headed toward a redshirt as he gains the needed beef. Has yet to sign with UGA.