The AJC Super 11 selection is already drawing comparisons to former UGA stars.
Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro was a super-productive player in high school, setting the Georgia high school record for career touchdowns. He won four consecutive state championships for Bowdon High School. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)
George Pickens and Brock Bowers are two of the best pass catchers to play for Kirby Smart. The latter was a three-time All-American, while the former was a 5-star prospect who made a number of unreal catches.
Expecting an incoming player to live up to either of those former Georgia standouts is a big ask.
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While the wide receiver position is perhaps the biggest offensive question Georgia has in 2026, it does create an opportunity for Kaiden Prothro to come in and help immediately. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)
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Connor Riley has been covering the University of Georgia since 2014 before moving to DawgNation full-time before the 2018 season. He helps in all areas of the site such as team coverage, recruiting, video production, social media and podcasting. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2016.
