Brian Jones of Score Atlanta Fame brings a top ten list to The Official Visit every Monday night on Sports Radio 790 The Zone. Here Big B gives the top twelve players remaining on Mark Richt's Big Board for Dream Team II. With no further ado.....
1. John Theus: 6-6, 292-pound OT out of Bolles. The younger brother of Nathan Theus. His parents promise he is wide open, considering Florida, Alabama, Notre Dame and Arkansas, in addition to Georgia, which is everyone assumes he is going. Had a great visit to Gainesville over the weekend, however. Bolles is a Georgia pipeline now, though. Will he do what’s best for him? He will be at Florida for FNL and in Athens on July 15. Georgia landed good numbers here last year, but Dantzler is hurt and Ward is best of rest;
2. Jordan Jenkins: 6-3, 245-pound DE out of Harris County. Tremendous, strength, speed, athleticism and versatility. Has offers from just about everyone. Does it all, against pass and run. Long considered Florida his leader, dad is very involved in his decision. In recent update called Florida, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, GTech and Tennessee his leaders. He is tough to get a read on, and won’t narrow things down until after his senior season is over. Georgia could always DEs, even though they already have Fields and Deloach, Ray Drew and Sterling Bailey;
3. Josh Harvey Clemons: 6-5, 208-pound athlete out of Lowndes. Could play DE, LB or WR. It was Herrera, Turene and Ramik Wilson last year, none this year, so LB is a huge need for UGA. He loves both Georgia and FSU and has been to both schools. Florida and Alabama want him at WR. He becomes more open to FSU by the day, so the sooner he ends things the better for UGA;
4. Keith Marshall: 5-11, 190-pound RB out of North Carolina. Considered top all-purpose back in the land. Georgia wants at least one back this year. UGA seems to have a strong shot here too, along with 11 other schools, like Auburn, Clemson, FSU, Michigan, UNC, Stanford, Alabama, and USC. He will graduate in December and enroll in January. Has a good relationship with coach McClendon. Crowell won’t matter here;
5. Joe Harris: 6-4, 320-pound OL out of Lithonia. Says he loves Tech, and his former teammate Jimmie Kitchen goes there, but I don’t buy it. He is also seriously considering Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, South Carolina and Mississippi State. I think Clemson is the leader at the moment, and Georgia has to make him a bigger priority. Alabama is also one to watch. Georgia could use a dominant guard, as this kid is better than anyone it got last year to play inside. Plus, he can play tackle as well.
6. Geno Smith: 5-11, 170-pound CB out of St. Pius. Georgia’s class last year included Devin Bowman, Quintavious Harrow, Nick Marshall, Malcolm Mitchell, Corey Moore, Chris Sanders, and Damian Swann, so DB isn’t a huge need, but still want one or two and Smith is as good as it gets. Says he grew up a Georgia fan and seems to like the school a lot, but leaves Georgia out of top fives repeatedly. His list currently includes Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Texas. I think he ends up with Holsey at Auburn or in Athens;
7. Kenderious Whitehead: 6-5, 210-pounder out of Monroe Area. Listed as a DE, and his versatility makes him all the more valuable, but I believe he could be a special LB in Georgia’s system. He just earned himself a Georgia offer, which was big news for him. He says he has no leaders, is still open, but he doesn’t want to go far from home and likes the SEC, which means Georgia has some advantages. Wants to decide by summer’s end. It’s about making him a priority, but an offer from Notre Dame could change things;
8. Shaq Roland: 6-1, 170-pound WR out of South Carolina. Last year, Georgia landed Justin Scott-Wesley, Sanford Seay, and Chris Conley, and has C.J. Curry in 2012. Still, another skilled guy would be nice and Roland is down to Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. He is a dynamic athlete with great speed, size and versatility, playing CB, WR, RB. Amazing with ball in his hands. Has a visit scheduled for today in Gainesville and for tomorrow in Athens. He will then make a decision. I’d call him an SC lean, but the upcoming trips could change that;
9. Dalvin Tomlinson: 6-2, 270-pound Dlineman out of Henry County. He can play DT or DE, which makes him all the more valuable. Even with Jonathan Jenkins and Jonathan Taylor in the fold, Georgia can really use some DLine help. He has taken visits to Alabama, Clemson, Indiana, Georgia Tech and Mississippi State. Right now talks about Georgia, GTech and Alabama the most. It’s very early here, but I get a Bama vibe;
10. Chaz Elder: 6-2, 180-pound CB out of Banneker. Makes this list because he’s good, likes Georgia and we aren’t sold the Bulldogs land Geno. Great size, speed and tackling ability. Visited Athens over the weekend and had a great time. Won’t make a decision anytime soon, but has a top four that includes Georgia, South Carolina, Clemson and LSU. If Georgia makes him a huge priority, I think he’s theirs to lose. Otherwise, he makes a perfect SC commitment;
11. Jordan Watkins: 6-5, 265-pound Dlineman out of Woodward. Another guy with great versatility. Georgia needs bodies on the dline. Watkins is good friends with Geno Smith, and both are considering Alabama, Tennessee and Notre Dame, and probably UGA. He will also consider Tech, Miami, FSU and Florida. He will take all his visits before deciding;
12. John Atkins: 6-4, 310-pound DT out of Thomson. Could be the nose guard Georgia goes to after Jonathan Jenkins. He took a recent visit to Auburn, and the Tigers currently lead as a result. He no longer has even a top five, but once called Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Alabama, Florida and Clemson his leaders. I’d watch Auburn, Florida and possibly Georgia, here.
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