The Georgia Bulldogs seniors have won 37 games since the start of the 2014 season. They’re one win away from a third 10-win campaign.
And their home slate ends Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats with senior day.
“Our seniors, we have senior day, and it’s the last home game for them, a group of guys who’ve been very special to me and certainly special to Dog Nation in the legacy they leave behind,” coach Kirby Smart said. “A lot of them had opportunities to come out (for the NFL draft), and this’ll be their last chance. Really want to challenge our fan base to come out and support these guys to end it right at home.”
A look at one of the more successful classes in Georgia history, including several players who passed on the NFL to return for a chance at the College Football Playoff.
John Atkins, DT: Has played in 43 games since the start of 2014. Atkins has started nine games this season, picking up a season-high four tackles against Auburn. He was placed on the Senior Bowl watch list.
Davin Bellamy, LB: Bellamy has played in 33 games, collecting 108 tackles and 19.5 tackles for loss. He ranks third on the team with nine quarterback pressures this season. Bellamy is on the Senior Bowl and Butkus Award watch lists.
Jeb Blazevich, TE: A semifinalist for the 2017 Campbell Trophy, Blazevich is renown for his blocking. He's played in every game this season, making three starts, and caught passes in the Appalachian State and South Carolina games.
Aulden Bynum, OT: Has appeared in 22 games over the past two seasons, with three starts. He's been a recipient of the Crosswy-Mackey Families Football Scholarship for three consecutive seasons.
Lorenzo Carter, LB: Leads team in tackles for loss (6.5), sacks (4) and hurries (14). Carter passed on the NFL draft after last season, and some evaluators consider him a potential first-rounder next April. Won SEC Defensive Player of the Week after forcing and recovering two fumbles against Notre Dame. He's a semifinalist for the Butkus Award.
Reggie Carter, LB: In 40 games, Carter has 107 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. He had a season-best seven tackles against South Carolina. Hailing from Snellville, Carter has started 11 games over the past two seasons.
Nick Chubb, RB: Just the second rusher in Georgia history to exceed 4,000 career yards; will finish as UGA's second all-time leading rusher behind Herschel Walker. Chubb's 39 rushing scores are also second in school history (Walker, 49). His 4,318 yards are the fourth most in SEC history, behind Hershel Walker, Darren McFadden and Kevin Faulk.
John Courson, SN: Courson was honored last spring for his 4.0 GPA as a biology and psychology major. He's been part of the scout team since 2014.
Aaron Davis, DB: His 35 tackles and four pass breakups ranked third on the team. Davis has four career interceptions. He's on the Senior Bowl and Wuerffel Trophy watch lists.
Jordan Davis, TE: Appeared in every game last season. Davis had a career-best two catches for 42 yards against Charleston Southern in 2014.
Alex Essex, DT: Named "Outstanding Walk-On – Defense" in 2016. The Richmond, Va., native is majoring in real estate.
Turner Fortin, RB: Fortin, from Johns Creek, has been part of the scout team since 2015. He's completing a business degree.
Trent Frix, SN: Frix has appeared in 32 games since the start of the 2015 season. He collected a career-best two special-teams tackles against Auburn.
Jacob Gross, FB: A Reinhardt transfer, Gross has been with the UGA scout team since 2016. He won the junior class GPA award for his academic achievement last season.
Carson Hall, OL: A transfer from Mars Hill, Hall has been a scout-team member since 2015. He'll complete his undergraduate degree in sports management this fall.
Daniel Harper, LB: Harper, an Atlanta native and marketing major, has been part of the scout team since 2016.
Matthew Herzwurm, SN: An accounting major, Herzwurm has been a member of the scout team since 2014. He made the UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll the past two seasons.
Tim Hill, DB: An Atlanta native, Hill has played cornerback for the scout team since 2015. He appeared in four games a season ago, and two in 2017.
David Marvin, K: A graduate student from Charlotte, North Carolina, Marvin set records at Wofford before coming to UGA. He recorded seven of the 10 longest field goals in Wofford history.
Miles McGinty, TE: McGinty transferred from Kennesaw State in 2015. He's been a member of the scout team for two seasons and made his debut against Missouri.
Sony Michel, RB: The fifth-leading rusher in Georgia history with a chance to finish as high as third. Had six carries for 137 yards in Georgia's 42-7 win. Michel sits 33rd on the all-time SEC rushing list.
Cameron Nizialek, P: Nizialek won the punter job before the season. He's averaged 44.4 yards per punt on 41 kicks. Twenty of those punts have been downed inside the 20.
Malkom Parrish, CB: Parrish has five career interceptions, with one in 2017 that clinched the victory over South Carolina. He was named to the Senior Bowl watch list as a cornerback who may interest NFL teams.
Christian Payne, FB: Payne has played in every game the past two seasons. He had a career-best 12 rushing yards on three attempts against Notre Dame. He was placed on the Senior Bowl watch list as one of the fullbacks who's caught the NFL's eye.
Brice Ramsey, QB: Ramsey has seen time at quarterback and punter since his redshirt 2013 season. He had 15 punts for a 34.6 average in 2016, and has appeared in two games in 2017.
Dominick Sanders, SS: His 48 career starts leads all seniors. Sanders' 15 career interceptions are second-most in school history and most among active FBS players. He's returned those picks for 342 yards, a school record.
Dyshon Sims, G: Has appeared in 38 games since the beginning of 2014. Sims has shifted between the guard spots, making four spots on the right side this season.
Thomas Swilley, G: A member of the scout team since 2013, Swilley made his season debut against Missouri. He'll complete his undergraduate degree in management and sports management this fall.
Shakenneth Williams, WR: Williams had four catches for 73 yards across three seasons. He applied for a medical exemption before this season and retained his scholarship.
Javon Wims, WR: Started all 10 games thus far; tied career-high with five catches against South Carolina and Missouri. Wims has four touchdowns on the season, including an impressive grab against Florida. He's on the Senior Bowl watch list.
Isaiah Wynn, OT: Started all but one game in the past three seasons. Moved to left tackle before this season and won SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Vanderbilt game. Wynn is on the Senior Bowl watch list.
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