Georgia players draw comparisons to past Bulldogs

Several current Georgia players share traits with notable Bulldogs from previous teams, according to comparisons offered by DawgNation staff in the Nov. 13 edition of its newsletter. The parallels range from Jaden Reddell’s work after the catch to KJ Bolden’s playmaking instincts at safety, with the staff stressing that the current players are building their own careers.

Reddell’s physical run through multiple defenders during Georgia’s 63-3 season-opening win over Tennessee State prompted comparisons to Brock Bowers. Against Ole Miss, Reddell gained 23 yards on a first-quarter reception, fighting through contact to help set up Ethan Barbour’s touchdown and a 21-0 lead. Mike Griffith also saw Bowers-like traits on jet sweeps. He noted Reddell’s ability to turn the corner and separate after receptions.

Connor Riley linked Bolden with Malaki Starks because both were in-state 5-star safeties who played immediately as freshmen and developed into All-American-level players. Riley noted that Starks won a national championship as a freshman, while Bolden hopes to do the same as a junior. Griffith also compared Bolden’s athletic ability and ball instincts with Starks.

At quarterback, Griffith described Gunner Stockton as more disciplined but less quick than Stetson Bennett IV. Young receiver Craig Dandridge reminded Kaylee Mansell of Ladd McConkey, with potential to become a weapon at multiple levels of the field.

Cody Chaffins connected Nate Frazier with Knowshon Moreno more through attitude than playing style. Both averaged about 5.5 yards per carry, though Chaffins said Moreno was a stronger receiving threat and averaged nine more carries per game. He also saw similarities in their energy, emotion and visible love of football.

Jeff Sentell paired Dwight Phillips Jr. with Torin Kirtsey, a comparison Kirby Smart also made earlier this year. Kirtsey carried 38 times for 195 yards in a 19-17 win over Clemson as a freshman, while Phillips has filled in for Frazier and Chauncey Bowens. Both backs brought agility and quickness. Phillips also recorded a high school personal record of 10.24 seconds in the 100.

Why it matters

The comparisons identify traits already appearing across Georgia’s offense and defense, from Reddell’s yards after contact to Bolden’s instincts at safety. They also frame how younger Bulldogs are developing while making clear that each player is building his own career.

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