The Georgia Bulldogs only had one loss on the season but it was a big one. The SEC Championship game loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide meant that the Bulldogs did not make it into the College Football Playoff. Now, they are dealing with players leaving in the transfer portal. Former top-50 recruit Xavian Sorey Jr. has announced he is entering the transfer portal.
BREAKING: Georgia LB Xavian Sorey Jr. plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’3 225 LB had 19 tackles, 1 sack, and a pass deflection this season for the Bulldogs
Was ranked as a Top 50 Recruit in ‘21. Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining… pic.twitter.com/ruibgUBaYw
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 7, 2023
Georgia Bulldogs LB Xavian Sorey Jr. Enters Transfer Portal
Sorey Jr. was one of the most anticipated recruits of the 2021 class but could never find a spot in the starting lineup for Georgia. In his three seasons in Athens, he had 24 total tackles along with an interception and a sack. Not what the Bulldogs were hoping for out of one of the top prospects in the nation. Likely, he is looking for a fresh start to try and get more playing time. Sorey Jr. had this to say in a statement.
“I am immensely proud to have been a part of the University of Georgia Bulldog family for the past three years.I have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches, played with the best players, and been supported by the best fanbase in college football.
And though I will forever cherish the magic between the hedges, I have decided to enter the transfer portal.Thank you Coach Smart and the entire Bulldog organization for cultivating a winning mentality within our team and showing us what it takes to be champions.”
How Concerned Should Georgia Be About Players Leaving?
There is so much talent on the roster that players are going to leave for more playing time. Georgia also has a massive 2024 class coming in so there is not going to be any shortage of talent in Athens. Still, it is never good to see players leave a program. For the bigger programs like Georgia, it simply hurts less because there are players waiting in the wings to take over.
The Georgia Bulldogs will be hungry to show the college football world they are the best in 2024. The new look SEC conference means that there are many tough games but the Bulldogs should be up to the task.
