Georgia QB excited for possible addition of former Gators RB Trevor Etienne

FORT LAUDERDALE — Trevor Etienne hasn’t officially signed with Georgia, but that hasn’t stopped Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck from imagining life with the former Florida Gators running back.

Etienne committed to UGA on Sunday after entering the transfer portal following his sophomore season in Gainesville. The Louisiana native was one of UF’s top playmakers the past two seasons and an emerging talent in the SEC after rushing for 1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns.

“We’ll take him and accept him as one of our own,” Beck said. “I’m sure he’ll prove himself when he gets here.”

Beck, who announced his return in 2024, credits the Georgia coaching staff for surrounding him with talented players in the offense.

“That’s the biggest thing for me as a quarterback or any quarterback, is having those weapons around you,” said Beck. “If you don’t have it, it’s a one-man show and I don’t run very much. The whole one-man show does not apply to me. So I need that type of talent around me.”

The junior took over the starting job in the offseason from Stetson Bennett, who guided the program to back-to-back National Championships, leading the Bulldogs to a 12-1 record and a spot in the Orange Bowl Saturday (4 p.m., ESPN) against No. 5 Florida State (13-0, 8-0 ACC).

Beck was named as a second team, All-SEC selection after passing for 3,738 yards with 22 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Georgia finished the season ranked second in the league in total offense (483 yards) and scoring offense (38 points per game).

Etienne isn’t the only transfer looking to continue their career with the Bulldogs.

Receivers Colbie Young (Miami) and London Humphreys (Vanderbilt) are also committed to the program.

“I’ve done the chemistry and figured out the offense, but I’m so excited that those guys are going to come in and…

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Author : Orlando Sentinel

Publish date : 2023-12-28 19:47:00

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