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Georgia Football: 5 reasons why Jacob Eason will be SEC’s top QB in 2017

By Erich Hilkert

Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) catches a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the last half minute of the game to give Georgia the lead during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley (8) catches a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the last half minute of the game to give Georgia the lead during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Wide receivers

Georgia lost a lot of speed with NFL draftee Isaiah McKenzie, but Reggie Davis’ numerous drops beguiled fans. In fact, Davis wasn’t the only one. Multiple returning players were questioned at various times for numerous dropped passes last season.

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With McKenzie and Davis’ loss, Terry Godwin likely becomes the team’s top receiver and Riley Ridley should get a lot more playing time. Godwin was Georgia’s second-leading receiver with 38 receptions for 397 yards. Ridley led the team in yards per catch at 19.8. Javon Wims should also take on a bigger role.

Finally, the early enrollee with the biggest buzz is JJ Holloman. Holloman and Wims give Eason two big, tall targets, while Godwin and Ridley have the speed to replace McKenzie and Davis.

If expanding the conversation to possible targets not strictly considered wide receivers, Eason built a strong bond with fellow freshman and tight end Isaac Nauta last season with Nauta being the Bulldogs’ third-leading receiver with 29 receptions for 361 yards. His numbers could be even stronger this season.

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