Rhode Island OT Tyler Catalina to play for Georgia as graduate transfer

Rhode Island offensive tackle Tyler Catalina will join Georgia as a graduate transfer next season.

Rhode Island offensive tackle Tyler Catalina will join Georgia as a graduate transfer next season, he announced Monday on Twitter.

“After much thought and conversation with my family, I have decided to decommit from Iowa State and have decided I will be playing my final year at the University of Georgia,” Catalina wrote.

Catalina, a three-year starter with the Rams of the FCS, had reportedly signed financial aid papers with the Cyclones before decommitting. He also garnered interest from Auburn, Florida and Texas A&M.

The 2015 second team All-CAA selection will likely join head coach Kirby Smart’s squad as a left or right tackle.

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The Bulldogs finished the 2015 season with a 10–3 record after defeating Penn State 24–17 in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Jan. 2.