Champion Bulldogs lose four players as roster turnover picks up

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Credit: Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution

Credit: Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington scores a touchdown against LSU. (Bob Andres / Bob Andres for the Atlanta Constitution)

Georgia’s roster continued to evolve Thursday as the two-time national champions lost four players.

Darnell Washington, one of Georgia’s two starting tight ends, confirmed on Instagram that he would head to the NFL. Washington had 28 catches in the recently completed season and was also a key blocker for the Bulldogs.

Starting cornerback Kelee Ringo also confirmed on Instagram that he was jumping to the NFL. The exits of Washington and Ringo had been expected.

Another tight end, backup Ryland Goede, posted on Twitter that he will be entering the transfer portal.

The departures of Washington and Goode mean the Bulldogs have lost four tight ends. Arik Gilbert and Brett Seither have already said they intend to transfer.

Georgia also lost another cornerback Thursday too, according to several reports, when former 5-star recruit Jaheim Singletary, a freshman, entered the transfer portal.