The 2017 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Here is a list of the 2017 Georgia Bulldogs football roster:
Offense:
- Quarterbacks:
- Jacob Eason ( Sophomore )
- Jake Fromm ( Freshman )
- Brice Ramsey ( Junior )
- Sam Vaughn ( Freshman )
- Running Backs:
- Nick Chubb ( Junior )
- Sony Michel ( Junior )
- Elijah Holyfield ( Freshman )
- Brian Herrien ( Sophomore )
- Prather Hudson ( Freshman )
- Wide Receivers:
- Terry Godwin ( Sophomore )
- Riley Ridley ( Sophomore )
- Javon Wims ( Junior )
- Michael Chigbu ( Sophomore )
- Jayson Stanley ( Sophomore )
- Ahkil Crumpton ( Junior )
- Tight Ends:
- Isaac Nauta ( Sophomore )
- Jeb Blazevich ( Junior )
- Jackson Harris ( Sophomore )
- Charlie Woerner ( Freshman )
- Offensive Linemen:
- Isaiah Wynn ( Junior )
- Lamont Gaillard ( Junior )
- Kendall Baker ( Sophomore )
- Dyshon Sims ( Sophomore )
- Solomon Kindley ( Freshman )
- Ben Cleveland ( Freshman )
- Andrew Thomas ( Freshman )
Defense:
- Defensive Linemen:
- Trenton Thompson ( Sophomore )
- Jonathan Ledbetter ( Sophomore )
- David Marshall ( Junior )
- Tyler Clark ( Sophomore )
- Julian Rochester ( Sophomore )
- Michail Carter ( Freshman )
- Linebackers:
- Roquan Smith ( Sophomore )
- Natrez Patrick ( Sophomore )
- Reggie Carter ( Junior )
- Lorenzo Carter ( Junior )
- Davin Bellamy ( Junior )
- Chauncey Manac ( Freshman )
- Defensive Backs:
- Deandre Baker ( Sophomore )
- Malkom Parrish ( Junior )
- J.R. Reed ( Sophomore )
- Aaron Davis ( Junior )
- Tyrique McGhee ( Freshman )
- Richard LeCounte ( Freshman )
Special Teams:
- Kickers:
- Rodrigo Blankenship ( Sophomore )
- Cameron Nizialek ( Junior )
- Punters:
- Cameron Nizialek ( Junior )
- Brice Ramsey ( Junior )
- Return Specialists:
- Mecole Hardman ( Freshman )
- Terry Godwin ( Sophomore )
This roster includes 105 players, with a mix of experienced veterans and talented freshmen. The team was led by second-year head coach Kirby Smart and finished the season with a 12-2 overall record, winning the SEC Championship and appearing in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
The team’s performance was marked by several notable stats and achievements, including:
- 3,876 total rushing yards, the most in the SEC
- 35 sacks allowed, the fewest in the SEC
- 23 turnovers forced, tied for the most in the SEC
- 12 wins, the most for the program since 2002
Overall, the 2017 Georgia Bulldogs football team was a talented and resilient group that made a deep run in the playoffs and set the stage for future success.
Who was the starting quarterback for the 2017 Georgia Bulldogs?
+Jacob Eason started the season as the quarterback, but was injured in the first game and replaced by freshman Jake Fromm, who went on to start the remainder of the season.
What was the team's record in the SEC?
+The team finished with a 7-1 record in the SEC, winning the Eastern Division title and advancing to the SEC Championship game.
Who were the team's leading rushers?
+Nick Chubb and Sony Michel were the team's leading rushers, combining for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground.
The 2017 Georgia Bulldogs football team was a memorable and exciting group to watch, with a mix of talented players, strong coaching, and a never-say-die attitude that took them to the brink of a national championship.
