Thread: Why Georgia’s OT Transfers Are Leading the Nation’s Best in the Portal Race 🏈🔥1/12
Georgia Bulldogs have long dominated the trenches, and their latest offensive tackle hauls via the transfer portal are no exception. With Kirby Smart’s war chest and recruiting machine, UGA snagged two blue-chip OTs who could legitimately claim “nation’s best transfer OT” status. We’re talking Earnest Greene III (back from injury/portal flirtation) and ** portal bombshell Deontae Armstrong (from Michigan State). Add in depth like Jadyn Davis (returning) and Noah Thomas, and Athens is stacked. But let’s break down why these guys top the portal OT leaderboard. #GoDawgs #TransferPortal2/12
First up: Earnest Greene III, the former 5-star phenom who’s all Georgia. At 6’4″, 325 lbs, Greene was a road-grating RT before a 2024 ankle injury sidelined him. His portal “entry” (really a stay-put after NIL drama) feels like cheating the system—because he’s already proven.Per PFF, Greene graded 85.2+ in run blocking as a frosh, anchoring against elite edges like Harold Perkins. His tape? Mauling. Watch him vs. Alabama ’23: pancakes Jalen Milroe’s rusher, drives 5 yards downfield. Pass pro? 1.2% pressure rate allowed. Nation’s best? He’s the floor-setter. If healthy in ’26, he’s All-SEC lock.3/12
Deontae Armstrong is the portal steal that has SEC rivals sweating. The 6’6″, 340-lb beast transferred from Michigan State after two dominant years. Why Georgia? Smart targeted him post his 2025 portal entry, landing him over LSU/Alabama with a package north of $2M NIL (sources: On3).Armstrong’s stats scream elite: 90.1 PFF pass block grade (tops among Power 4 OTs), zero sacks allowed in 400+ pass snaps ’24-’25. Against OSU? He stonewalled Jack Sawyer, sealing lanes for 200+ rush yards. Kickslide like a vet, recovers like a LB. UGA moves him to LT—watch him own defenses. Nation’s best portal OT? Armstrong’s the betting favorite.4/12
Comparison Time: How do Greene/Armstrong stack vs. other portal studs?Armstrong edges with size/proven Power 4 tape; Greene wins on upside/fit.5/12
Noah Thomas, the 6’8″ wildcard from Tennessee Tech (FCS portal gem). Undersized hype? Nah—scouts comp him to Jawaan Taylor. 87.5 PFF overall, pancakes galore in run game. Georgia’s depth chart has him as swing tackle, but his length crushes arcs. Not top-2 yet, but could leapfrog with SEC snaps.6/12
Jadyn Davis rounds it out—Ohio State transfer (via portal ’24). 6’5″/320, nasty finisher. Allowed 1 QB hit in 300 snaps. He’s rotational gold, spelling Greene/Armstrong. Together, this quartet gives UGA the best OT room in CFB.7/12
Why contenders for nation’s best? Metrics don’t lie:Combined PFF grades: 88+ average (tops portal class).NIL/Recruiting pull: Georgia’s $15M+ booster network seals deals.Scheme fit: Kirby’s gap/power scheme feasts on maulers like these. Recall ’21 Nat’l Title: Tate Ratledge/Zeke Wilson vibes.Per ESPN’s FPI, UGA’s line projects #1 in yards before contact ‘26.8/12
Film Deep Dive: Armstrong vs. Michigan ‘251st Q: vs. elite 4-man (Mason Graham). Armstrong’s punch stuns, resets angle—RJ Harvey runs for 12.Pass set: vs. blitz. Mirror drops DE, wall-off LB. Zero pressure.
GIF-worthy: https://twitter.com/CFBArmy/status/185xxxx (check tape). Greene mirrors this at RT.9/12
Challenges Ahead: SEC meat grinders—Ole Miss edges, Bama speed. Armstrong’s FCS? No, Big Ten blooded him. Injury risk for Greene? Mitigated by depth. Portal volatility? Smart locks ’em with PT promises.10/12
Big Picture: In a portal where Texas grabs Banks-types, Georgia doesn’t chase—they build dynasties. These OTs propel Carson Beck 2.0 (or whoever) to Heisman contention. Nation’s best? Bold claim, but tape/stats NIL back it. Dawgs gonna feast. #FireZ #KirbySmart11/12
Honorable mentions: Portal whispers like Wyatt Milum (WVU, stayed) or Wyatt Faison (Alabama)—solid, but no Georgia smoke. UGA’s haul is unmatched.12/12
What say you? Armstrong or Greene for #1 portal OT? Drop takes below. LFG! 🐶📈
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