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DEL.ICIO.USHow It Went: Tucker’s Jonathan Davis shows up at UGA
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Tucker linebacker Jonathan Davis, an AJC Super 11 selection, was a surprise guest at Georgia’s game against Tennessee on Saturday.
Could this develop into a head-to-head battle between the Bulldogs and Georgia Tech over arguably the state’s top player?
Tucker coach Franklin Stephens confirmed on Sunday night that UGA recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner had called earlier in the week to both request senior film of Davis and offer recruiting tickets.
“[Garner] said they were evaluating Jonathan, and didn’t mention anything about a scholarship offer,” Stephens said. “I have no idea what Georgia is going to do … if they are going to offer him late or whatever. We’ll have to see how it all plays out.”
Davis has family connections at UGA, with his uncle Mitch Davis a former All-SEC linebacker for the Bulldogs. Davis has always expressed a strong interest in playing for Georgia, too.
The 5-foot-7, 205-pound Davis has offers from Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Boston College, Oklahoma State, Alabama-Birmingham and Middle Tennessee.
Stephens said Davis has yet to set up any official visits.
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By Dekalb Football
October 12, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
i hope j.davis ends up @ uga,,, it’ll be very good for him as well as for uga. the kid gets it done come game time !!! good luck to ya young man.
By Johnny Danger Dawg
October 12, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this
5 foot 7? Wow. Is there any talk of him switching to a different position in college?
By 2N4YEARS
October 12, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
JONNY Danger Dawg, Rennie Curran is 5’8.
By tom
October 12, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
I know Mitch Davis - he is a neighbor and a class act. This kid would be a great fit at UGA. Let’s hope everyone can get together and have Mitch Davis II between the hedges!
By dawgfan1911
October 13, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this
Is there any talk of getting some pass rushers in here? who care about undersized linebackers. If we continued to get pushed around by offensive lines in this conference we will never beat the fl, alabamas, lsu, etc.
By William R. Smith
October 13, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
As an alumnus of both Tucker HS 1974 and GT 1980, I hope he runs the triple opton down on the Flats next year…. BZZZZZZZ!
By Ken
October 13, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
5 foot 7 ?? My 10 year old niece is almost that tall??
205 is pretty impressive. Never say never…. Go dawgs
By Yea
October 13, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Your right, he is a prefect fit for UGA… If he wants to be a criminal, and be a “national champion” every year…when was the last time UGA even played in a national championship????
By 78 DAWG
October 13, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
If we really wanted him we’d have been on him before now. If yech wants him, and we got a scholarship left, why not keep him away from making that mistake.
By Slinger
October 13, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Anyone who saw the 2006 semifinals in the Dome when Northside (20-17 victor)played St. Pius (Davis played there his sophomore year before transferring to Tucker) would not question his size, stature or heart. It is rare for a player on the losing team to be sought out by a large number of opponents who just secured a spot in the championship game, but that is what the Northside players did that evening.
He would be welcomed at either UGA or GT and would make an impact at either place.
By Taylor S
October 13, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Any one know if this kid could play safety ?
By chad
October 13, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
He will be a Jacket!
By George
October 13, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this
Rennie Curran is not 5-8. He’s just under 5-10. A bit short, yes, but he makes up for it with speed and instincts.
5-10 is a lot different than 5-7. Unless Jonathan Davis runs a 4.4 and can return punts, he needs to take an offer to a school other than UGA. 5-7 isn’t going to cut it for a linebacker at UGA.
By Marvin Mysherona
October 14, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
I thought all the 5’2” LB recruits went to Tech. Georgia should pass on this one.
By PopSlaughter
October 14, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Back then they didn’t want you. Now ya hot…..
By mricht
October 14, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
popslaughter..you have mad rap
too small for UGA