Projecting Georgia's 2021 Offensive Depth Chart: First Post-Season Edition

As the 2020 season comes to a close, we are going to do our best to project the starting lineup for the 2021 Georgia football season. Obviously, there are some caveats to this list.

We still don't have all the answers as far as which players might ultimately declare for the NFL Draft, so we will project the roster as it currently sits.

Quarterback

QB1: JT Daniels
QB2: Brock Vandagriff/Carson Beck
QB3: Stetson Bennett IV

Georgia will enter the 2021 season feeling good about its quarterback room, especially the starter. This offense with JT Daniels at the helm has signs of serious explosiveness, although the most compelling storyline might be the battle of the backups. Brock Vandagriff and Carson Beck are set to have a compelling competition during the spring and throughout fall camp.

Running Back

RB1: Zamir White
RB2: James Cook
RB3: Kendall Milton
RB4: Kenny McIntosh
RB5: Daijun Edwards
RB6: Lovasea Carroll

When it is listed like that, the realization that hits that there's reason to expect one, if not both, of White and Cook to declare for the draft. The running backs room is far too crowded even as it currently sits, and that's without any unexpected additions this offseason. We fully expect Kendall Milton to grab the reigns of this group in his second season.

X Receiver

X1: George Pickens
X2: Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
X3: Justin Robinson
X4: Jaylen Johnson

In what very well could be George Pickens' final season in Athens, the Georgia fan base is expecting big things for the second straight season. He had his three best games with Daniels at the helm this season including four of his six total touchdowns.

Z Receiver

Z1: Jermaine Burton
Z2: Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Z3: Dominick Blaylock
Z4: Kearis Jackson

There will be a number of players rotating in and out of this position, but based on the way Burton played as a true freshman in 2020, it's hard to not be excited for what his future holds in the Todd Monken offense. The return of Rosemy-Jacksaint from injury will also be good for the team. He was showing signs of potential greatness before his injury against Florida.

Slot Receiver

Slot1: Kearis Jackson
Slot2: Dominick Blaylock
Slot3: Arian Smith
Slot4: Ladd McConkey

Apart from running back, the slot position might be the most crowded of them all. Assuming Blaylock returns to form, it will be interesting to see how Monken and his offensive staff elect to use everyone. Jackson is the yards-after-catch weapon. Smith is the deep-ball threat. Blaylock is the combination of both, while McConkey is often overlooked but will be a playmaker, especially on third downs.

Tight End

TE1: Darnell Washington
TE2: John Fitzpatrick
TE3: Brock Bowers
TE4: Ryland Goede

This is the position group where most are expecting change from in 2021. Arik Gilbert is on the minds of every Georgia fan, and it could possibly come true with the former SI.com Gatorade Player of the Year. Gilbert is the best tight-end prospect to come out of high school in several decades, and he will be re-recruited by the nation's top programs.

Left Tackle

LT1: Xavier Truss, Broderick Jones, Amarius Mims

The offensive line is going to be a battleground in 2021, but especially the left tackle position. Truss getting the start in the Peach Bowl gives him a slight head start, but Jones and Mims are without a doubt two of the most talented offensive line prospects Georgia has ever landed. So, don't be surprised if one of them is the starter in Week 1 against Clemson.

Left Guard

LG1: Jamaree Salyer
LG2: Warren Ericson
LG3: Clay Webb
LG4: Devin Willock

Salyer might declare for the draft as a junior. According to sources, his draft feedback has been a bit higher than expected, but as a guard prospect. He likely needs another year in college at guard to be considered a high draft pick on the interior. The rest of the depth chart is yet to be determined.

Center

C1: Trey Hill
C2: Warren Ericson
C3: Sedrick Van Pran-Grainger
C4: Austin Blaske

Many people are expecting Hill to declare for the draft, although he hasn't yet so he's sitting atop the depth chart. Ericson has played well enough in his absence, but Van Pran-Grainger appears to be the future of the position. Blaske is someone we continue to hear about. He consistently turned heads on the scout team this year and can play all five positions.

Right Guard

One of the two guard spots appears to be the "who lost the other position battle" spots. In other words, If Ericson isn't at left guard or center, he will probably start at right guard. Behind the starter, it becomes a battle between Tate Ratledge, Chad Lindberg and Micah Morris.

Right Tackle

RT1: Warren McClendon
RT2: Broderick Jones
RT3: Amarius Mims
RT4: Austin Blaske

We are rather fond of the way McClendon played at right tackle this season and despite two extremely talented younger players behind him in Jones and Mims, he has the upper hand on them.

Then there's the rest of the 2021 signing class that gets thrown into the mix on the offensive line. Morris, Dylan Fairchild and Jared Wilson are all quality players with tackle backgrounds. All of whom we expect to kick inside to either guard or center on the next level making things even more crowded.