Look: Star-studded cast of targets at Georgia vs Tennessee
Pair of potential No. 1 wide receivers among many at Sanford Stadium on Saturday
Georgia and Tennessee will face off in a top-10 matchup on Saturday in Athens, and the game will feature a star-studded cast of wide receivers.
The Bulldogs have the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner in Ladd McConkey, while the Volunteers have one of the most dynamic pass-catching duos in the country in Cedric Tillman and Jalin Hyatt.
Here is a closer look at the top wide receivers who will be on the field when Georgia and Tennessee meet on Saturday:
Georgia
- Ladd McConkey: The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, McConkey is one of the most dangerous slot receivers in the country. He is a great route runner and has a knack for getting open in the middle of the field.
- AD Mitchell: Mitchell is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver who is one of the best deep threats in the country. He has great speed and leaping ability, and he is a nightmare for opposing defenses to cover.
- Kearis Jackson: Jackson is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound receiver who is a rising star for the Bulldogs. He is a physical receiver who is great at making contested catches.
Tennessee
- Cedric Tillman: Tillman is one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the country. He is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver who has great speed, leaping ability, and hands. He is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
- Jalin Hyatt: Hyatt is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound receiver who is one of the fastest players in the country. He is a great deep threat and is also very good at making catches in traffic.
- Bru McCoy: McCoy is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound receiver who is a physical presence in the passing game. He is a great blocker and is also a very good receiver.
The Georgia-Tennessee game is sure to be a high-scoring affair, and the wide receivers will play a major role in the outcome. It will be interesting to see which of these talented pass-catchers has the biggest impact on the game.
Here are some additional notes on the wide receivers who will be playing in the Georgia-Tennessee game:
- McConkey has 11 catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns this season.
- Mitchell has eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns this season.
- Jackson has five catches for 100 yards and one touchdown this season.
- Tillman has 17 catches for 248 yards and four touchdowns this season.
- Hyatt has 12 catches for 260 yards and five touchdowns this season.
- McCoy has seven catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns this season.
The Georgia-Tennessee game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 24th. The game will be televised on CBS.