Freshman Spotlight: Sacovie White

Georgia football may not be known for recruiting highly-ranked wide receivers, but head coach Kirby Smart and his staff know how to find the diamonds in the rough.

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason was Ladd McConkey being taken right outside the first round of the NFL Draft when the Los Angeles Chargers selected him with the 34th pick. Now, the Bulldogs may have found another three-star recruit that could make waves in Athens.

This hidden gem is Sacovie White, a 5-foot-8, 170-pounder out of Cartersville, GA. White played at Cass High School and was labeled an athlete by multiple recruiting websites due to his versatility. He flew under the majority of the nation's radar, only holding offers from Georgia, Charlotte, Maryland, Troy and Florida A&M.

Despite his size, White has already shown he can make an impact on the field for the Bulldogs, making multiple plays during the G-Day scrimmage.

White could be used in a similar role to Isaiah McKenzie. While he may not have the speed of the 'Human Joystick,' he has the playmaking ability to have an impact on the game in the slot role or while returning kickoffs and punts. 

White also has shades of a smaller Dillon Bell in his game, and could be on a very similar career trajectory as well. Due to the Bulldogs' depth in the wide receiver room, White's playing time might be limited this year, but he should see some action.

Despite being behind names like Colbie Young, Dominic Lovett, Dillon Bell and many others, the coaching staff could find ways to get him on the field. Lovett is firmly entrenched as UGA’s starting slot receiver and could lead the WR room in snaps, but White may emerge as an impactful player by taking advantage of the opportunity to spell Lovett or lining up as an inside receiver in four or five wide sets.