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Georgia Football: Five Special Teams Players Who Need to Breakout in Spring Practice

By W. M. Lawson

Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) runs against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defensive back Reginald Miles (22) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) runs against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defensive back Reginald Miles (22) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2017 incarnation of the Georgia Football program began Spring practice Tuesday, March 21st, and these five players need a breakout Spring for their future and the team’s future.

1. PK- Rodrigo Blankenship

Rodrigo Blankenship
Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA;Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) kicks a field goal as Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) holds the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Rodrigo Blankenship (R-SO) was one of the few surprises last year that were actually good surprises. After initially losing the job in Fall Camp, Blankenship came back to win the job, made 14-18 FGs, was perfect in extra points, was the team’s leading scorer, and was All-SEC Freshman team voted on by league coaches.

In 2017, though, “The kid with the goggles” definitely has room for improvement, and the Dawgs need him to improve. Naturally, 18-18 on FGs would be a welcome improvement. But the main thing here is on Kickoffs. It was rare for there to be any touchbacks. Consequently, the opposing team usually had decent field position. With the additions of David Marvin and Cameron Nizialek, Blankenship needs to have a great Spring to solidify his position.

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