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PHOTOS: UGA defenders to watch

Led by key returning pass-rushers Jordan Jenkins, Lorenzo Carter and Leonard Floyd, the Georgia Bulldogs defense will be under the gun to produce big dividends next season.

Outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins: Jenkins lines up on Florida tight end Clay Burton on Nov. 1, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter: Carter made immediate impact as a freshman with plays such as putting pressure on Tennessee quarterback Nathan Peterman on Sept. 27, 2014. Brant Sanderlin / AJC

Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd: Floyd (84) jumps high in the air as he attempts to block a pass from Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley on Oct. 5, 2013. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

Defensive back Dominick Sanders: Sanders (24) intercepts a Louisville pass during the Belk Bowl on Dec. 30, 2014. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS)

Defensive back Quincy Mauger: Mauger takes down Jimmie Hunt of Missouri on Oct. 11, 2014. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Defensive lineman John Atkins: The 299-pound Atkins leaps for Vanderbilt quarterback Wade Freebeck on Oct. 4, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Defensive lineman Josh Dawson: Dawson sacks Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt on Aug. 30, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Cornerback Aaron Davis: Davis picks up the fumble of Troy tight end Tommy Blevins on Sept. 20, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Linebackers Tim Kimbrough and Reggie Carter: Kimbrough (42) and Carter (45) combine to bring down Clemson running back D.J. Howard on Aug. 30, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Defensive lineman Sterling Bailey: Bailey (58) tackles Tajh Boyd of Clemson on Aug. 31, 2013. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins: Jenkins lines up on Florida tight end Clay Burton on Nov. 1, 2014. BRANT SANDERLIN / BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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