10 Georgia players who have stood out in fall practice

ATHENS — The Georgia Bulldogs have wrapped up the most physically demanding portion of preseason practice.

This week, Georgia will begin working on future opponents before turning attention later in the week to Week 1 foe Tennessee State.

Up to this point, the Bulldogs have been going good-on-good, conducting what will likely be their most physical practices of the season. The Bulldogs held two hypercompetitive scrimmages in Sanford Stadium, giving Georgia coaches the chance to evaluate who rises to the occasion.

As Georgia moves out of the fall camp portion of practices and inches close to game prep, it’s a good time to highlight 10 players who have stood out thus far.

The Bulldogs enter the season as the No. 3 team in The Associated Press Poll. With so much talent, it’s easy to see why.

Inside linebacker Chris Cole

No player on the Georgia defense is capable of doing more than Cole. He’s athletically gifted enough to drop back into coverage and pressure the quarterback.

His immense athletic gifts have allowed him to make plays all over the field in August.

Cole made it a point to improve his pass-rushing skills this offseason. How he fares in sacking opposing quarterbacks will determine how great Cole can be in 2026.

Cornerback Demello Jones

For all the attention Ellis Robinson has gotten in the secondary, don’t overlook Jones’ importance for the upcoming season.

At some point, teams may be unwilling to throw at Robinson in coverage. That will make Jones a target for opposing offenses.

But the coaching staff has really liked the competitive character Jones has played with thus far. Even while bringing in two transfer cornerbacks, there’s been no chatter about Jones losing his spot in the starting lineup.

Safety Kyron Jones

The fourth-year safety began fall camp as an afterthought. If the season were to begin today, he’d likely start at the safety spot opposite KJ Bolden.

A foot injury ended Jones’ 2025 season and held him out for much of spring practice. Yet it didn’t take long for him to remind teammates why he started the first six games of last season.

Georgia will still want to be careful with Jones and ensure he’s ready to roll for a long season.

Outside linebacker Chase Linton

There’s been a lot of talk about Georgia’s pass rush this offseason.

Fall camp isn’t the best place to assess it given Georgia can’t hit its own quarterbacks. We’ll have to see against Tennessee State if the Bulldogs will actually do a better job of getting home this season.

But the Bulldogs believe they have a weapon in Linton. He was limited this time last year as a freshman with an early-season injury.

He enters the approaching season fully healthy and ready to show that he can be a valuable piece on Georgia’s third-down unit.

Offensive tackle Ekene Ogboko

Georgia likes what it has in Earnest Greene at left tackle and Juan Gaston at right tackle.

Still, Georgia wants great depth behind them. Both Greene and Gaston missed time because of injury last season. Even if Greene and Gaston stay healthy this season, Ogboko may force his way onto the field as a rotational piece.

Georgia’s lone 5-star signee in the 2026 recruiting cycle has done well while largely working with the second-team offensive line thus far. He gives Georgia another super athletic option on an offensive line that should be the team’s deepest position.

Tight end Kaiden Prothro

Georgia is excited about its freshman class. Zykie Helton is in position to start at right guard while PJ Dean and Valdin Sone will help on the defensive line.

No newcomer though has matched the excitement around Prothro. His long-term home is at tight end. With so much talent in front of him, normally it would be difficult to find a place on the field for him.

The Bowdon standout — who won four state championships in high school — has picked things up quickly for Georgia. He might be too gifted of a pass catcher to keep off the field, especially with all the questions around the wide receiver room.

Tight end Jaden Reddell

The Georgia tight end room is going to be a big part of the offense this season. It’s a deep room, with fourth-year Lawson Luckie returning to lead the room.

Yet perhaps no player on Georgia’s offense had a better offseason than Reddell. After a strong spring and summer, he routinely made big plays during practice.

Given his play style, some may want to compare him to former Georgia star Brock Bowers. Those are unreasonable expectations, but Reddell does bring a lot of the same elements to the Georgia offense.

Cornerback Ellis Robinson

The third-year cornerback has been downright dominant for Georgia in August. In both scrimmages, he was able to foil the Georgia passing offense.

Robinson led the SEC in interceptions last season with four. Entering the 2026 season, it seems clear he’s an even more improved player.

Wide receiver Landon Roldan

Much has been made of how young Georgia’s wide receiver will be for this coming season.

Of the nine first- or second-year options, Roldan has helped himself the most this fall.

He’s no longer wearing Ladd McConkey’s No. 84, yet the comparisons between the two won’t stop. Especially as Roldan continues to show he’s more than just a deep-shot option.

Quarterback Gunner Stockton

Georgia didn’t ask Stockton to do a ton during fall camp, as it hoped to find a suitable backup option.

This is Stockton’s fifth season in the program. By all accounts, the veteran quarterback went out and practiced like someone who wanted to improve off a disappointing season.