Georgia Football: 3 way-too-early breakout candidates for 2022

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Dec 31, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs the opening kickoff during the first quarter of during the Orange Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Kenny McIntosh, Running Back

Georgia’s main mode of attack on offense relied on big doses of the punishing Zamir White inside, and James Cook as a quick, pass-catching back that burned linebackers. Replacing that kind of attack in 2022 means having someone who can work as well catching the ball as they do carrying it.

Enter Kenny McIntosh.

McIntosh has been a role player in his first few years with the Dawgs, helping on special teams, as well as being the third line running back last year. With White and Cook gone though, he’s got a shot to step up as the main back in the offense.

His size is one of the first things that pops out. At 6-1, and weighing 210 pounds, he’s a very big and tall running back. McIntosh uses this size to great effect; he’s fourth in the SEC among returning tailbacks at yards after contact.

As a pass-catcher out of the backfield, he’s more than adequate. Out of the 570 scrimmage yards he had in 2021, 242 of those were receiving yards.

His performances in the last two years suggest he’s ready for the spotlight.

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