Summer Update: Jeremiah Holloman

As we continue our summer series taking an in-depth look at different players, we turn our attention to wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman.

A foot injury slowed much of his freshman campaign, but now healthy, the former Newton High star is healthy and ready to make an impact for the Bulldogs this fall.

Jeremiah Holloman

Tale of the tape

Height: 6-3

Weight: 200

Class: Sophomore

Status: Battling to be a part of the rotation at wide receiver.

STATS TO DATE 2017: Holloman saw plenty of action early on, playing in five of Georgia’s first five contests. He caught just one pass for 7 yards against Vanderbilt, but not long after that suffered a foot injury that led to him missing the Bulldogs’ final eight games.

ACCOLADES: A former four-star performer, Holloman didn’t post the gaudiest numbers his senior season at Newton High, catching 31 passes for 514 yards and seven touchdowns.

This came after a junior year that saw him catch 32 passes for 632 yards and seven scores. He finished his career with 101 catches for 1,596 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Holloman capped his prep career with an appearance in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl.

IMPACT THUS FAR: Before his injury, most of Holloman’s impact took place on special teams, which is not unusual for youngsters under Smart, who often has freshmen gets their game under them on the various coverage units before getting more action in their respective position group.

After injuring his foot, the team decided not to rush him back, which was probably for the best as it’s allowed Holloman to get healthy and ready carve his niche this fall.

“He’s really physical. You talk to the DBs, and they say, ‘This guy brings a little thump to him.’ He’s not afraid of contact.” – Kirby Smart on Jeremiah Holloman.

During drills, Holloman has earned the reputation of being a very physical player.

Smart has commented on his awareness and willingness to accept criticism.

There have been inconsistencies when it comes to catching the ball, and those are the types of things that new position coach Cortez Hankton will be looking to correct.

Effort is not a problem.

We touched on it above, but Holloman just needs to work on being more consistent in regards to his route running and catching the ball.

Progress was made in the spring and we’re told he’s enjoyed a very good summer. Obviously, he needs to stay healthy because there’s plenty of competition at wide receiver.

Coaches hope he can. The Bulldogs love his size and in practice he’s shown to be dangerous with the ball in his hands.

He just need to become more consistent.

Before his injury, we saw Holloman receive considerable reps with the second group, but in the spring, it appeared the sophomore was still struggling at times to find his way.

Again, the effort was there, but with so much competition at the receiver position, it might be tough for Holloman to secure consistent playing time this fall.

He’ll get his chances.

The Bulldogs will consistently use 7-8 receivers throughout the course of the season and Holloman could have a chance to become part of that group depending on the job he does in camp.

Strictly a guess, but with so much talent around him, his best chance to contribute this year will probably be on special teams. His time will come at receiver, it just may take a while due to what we believe is good depth at the position this fall.