Don't be shocked if you see players like Even with the arrival of freshman Kelee Ringo, Stevenson is still arguably the most athletic defensive back on the roster. Me and Lewis go way back; he’s from Texas. As we continue our pre-spring series examining some of the bigger questions and storylines we’ll be following with the Bulldogs, let’s turn our attention to safety, specifically sophomore Of all the losses being felt on defense, the loss of Reed to graduation and the NFL may be one of the more underrated.Reed was the consummate professional, someone who was smart, who played with consistency and confidence, a player upon whom head coach Kirby Smart could always depend. He was right next to me, so he got a lot of my ribbings and a lot of me getting on him and coaching him up all the time.”After Cine, however, depth remains somewhat of a question.The odds-on favorite to replace J.R. Reed after getting the start in the Sugar Bowl against Baylor.Fans got their first look at Cine during last year's G-Day game, when the then-early enrollee led the Red squad with eight tackles.The rangy Cine moves around extremely well. Cine. 6'1'' | ... Analyst are Rivals’ national and regional analysts. Listed at 180 pounds, Cine projects as a safety for the Bulldogs once he adds a little weight.
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In sophomore Lewis Cine, they believe they’ve found their man. 16 on the defense.
The belief is that's going to be the case at safety.At Georgia, it's all about getting the best athletes on the field. He had a season-high six tackles in the Sugar Bowl after starting for Reed, who didn’t travel to New Orleans due to a turf toe injury. Edit. Safety. “I’m very proud. He's a great corner, but could also play safety if coaches desire.Webb is expected to battle Wilson for the starting job at Star, but he too, is capable of playing multiple spots.Smith is probably a bit undersized for the position but practiced there almost exclusively last fall.Poole will probably focus most of his attention at Star, but could cross-train at safety.Brini is the biggest of Georgia's safeties, but has yet to receive much playing time.Burns can play both safety and corner; he's expected to get looks at both spots this spring, to see where he fits best.Yes, the list above is a long one, but it's that way on purpose, as Kirby Smart is not afraid to cross-train players for different roles. Sophomore safety Lewis Cine wears No. I know his high school coach is my high school coach,” Reed said of Cine at the NFL Combine. He had a season-high six tackles in the Sugar Bowl after starting for Reed, who didn’t travel to New Orleans due to a turf toe injury.“I’m very proud.
“I always pulled Lewis aside and watched extra film with him, like I do all my guys. Publishers are from the Rivals network. Lewis. The highly-anticipated commitment of Rivals100 defensive back Lewis Cine is almost upon us.
It would qualify as a shock if that did not happen.Wilson is expected to contend for the starting job at Star, but don't be shocked if he gets a look at safety.Stevenson is one of those rare DBs who can play anywhere in the secondary. Safety. During his high school career, he enjoyed a real knack for getting to the football, a talent he would show as a true freshman after finishing the season with 20 total stops.As a special teams standout as well, Cine will still have to earn the starting job left by Reed. We’re down to No. 16 on our Roster Review, and once again we’ve got a pair of Bulldogs to discuss, each of whom will play integral roles for Georgia this fall.The transfer from Cal is back for this third and final season with the Red and Black, and although he’s yet to put up the numbers that many predicted, it wouldn’t be wise to count the Savannah native out just yet.With J.R. Reed graduated and moving on to the NFL as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cine appears primed to take over the starting role at one of the two safety spots opposite Richard LeCounte.After flashing as a true freshman, much is being expected.Robertson played in 13 of Georgia’s 14 games and posted decent numbers for his time on the field.All total, the former five-star finished with 30 catches for 333 yards (third-best on the team) with three scores.At season’s end, Robertson was named the co-winner of the Offensive Most Improved Player Award given annually at the team’s post-season gala.When folks talk about the players that could benefit from new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Robertson is one of the first players mentioned.Barring something unforeseen, Robertson should be a one of the Bulldogs’ three starters at receivers, with the ability to play both in the slot and outside.Don’t be surprised if he shoots past the totals he posted last year.Cine played in all 14 games for the Bulldogs, making 20 tackles, including a season-high six in Georgia’s loss to LSU in the SEC Championship.He later matched that total against Baylor in the Sugar Bowl.An early enrollee, Cine’s first career interception came in the Bulldogs’ victory over Arkansas State.As mentioned earlier, Cine certainly showed flashes as a true freshman and more is expected this fall.Head coach Kirby Smart even went as far to point out Cine as a player to watch.At 6-foot-1, Cine brings some welcomed length to the position and will team with LeCounte for what could be on of the better safety combos in the SEC. But with veterans Eric Stokes, Tyson Campbell and DJ Daniel expected to see much of the action at corner, Stevenson could easily get an opportunity at safety, just to get him on the field. But he was my locker-mate. Restocking the secondary was a major goal for the Bulldogs this cycle, and getting Cine on campus certainly figures to make an impact.
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