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Georgia has seen its 2nd player of the day enter the transfer portal.
Ameer Speed, who started 3 games for the Bulldogs in 2021, reportedly opted to enter the portal after 5 seasons with the program and will play as a graduate transfer in 2022.
Now, according to Rivals.com, wide receiver Jaylen Johnson is the latest Bulldog to place himself in the portal:
Georgia WR Jaylen Johnson, who walked on before earning a scholarship, entered the portal after grabbing 5 rec for 49 yards during his time with the Bulldogs @RadiNabulsi @AnthonyDasher1
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) January 11, 2022
An Atlanta-area native, Johnson walked on in 2018 and redshirted his freshman season. He had 3 appearances in 2019 before playing in every game during the shortened 2020 campaign. Following the season, he was put on scholarship.
In 2021, he played in all but 1 game and made 3 catches for 29 yards. He also forced a fumble on Sept. 25 against Vanderbilt.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
