Former UGA OL withdraws from portal after UNC hires Bill Belichick

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Austin Blaske (58) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Austin Blaske transferred to the North Carolina Tar Heels following the 2023 college football season. Blaske, who was named as Georgia’s starting left tackle before the 2023 season, battled injuries in his final season with UGA before electing to transfer.

Blaske was considering transferring again before UNC hired former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. After UNC’s shocking decision to hire Belichick, Blaske announced that he was removing his name from the transfer portal.

“I have decided to take my name out of the transfer portal,” said Blaske via social media.

The senior offensive lineman will play his final college season with the Tar Heels. Blaske started at center in 11 all games that he was healthy for during the 2024 season with UNC. Blaske’s return boosts UNC’s offensive front. The Tar Heels went 6-6 in 2024 and will be competing in the Fenway Bowl.

Blaske began his career at Georgia from 2020-2023. He played in 17 total games and redshirted in 2020.

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Publish date : 2024-12-12 19:00:00

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