Projecting the Georgia depth chart on defense ahead of the 2026 season opener
Summary
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Georgia's projected defensive-line order has Gabe Harris healthy after last December's toe injury, Elijah Griffin leading the interior and Jordan Hall carrying added importance after Xzavier McLeod's departure.
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Quintavius Johnson projects as Georgia's top outside linebacker and primary pass-rush threat, with productive-offseason riser Chase Linton next and freshman PJ Dean moving from defensive end to outside linebacker.
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Chris Cole was a standout throughout fall camp at inside linebacker, Zayden Walker returned from spring labrum surgery with possible JACK flexibility, and Raylen Wilson and Justin Williams complete the projected top rotation.
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Clemson transfer Khalil Barnes quickly secured the projected STAR job, while Rasean Dinkins can cover STAR or strong safety and Kyron Jones emerged during camp to reclaim the projected strong-safety start.
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Ellis Robinson IV and Demello Jones project as Georgia's starting cornerbacks with USC transfer Braylon Conley rotating as the third option, while freshman Justice Fitzpatrick progressed to individual work during his ACL recovery.
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