Georgia football coach Mark Richt and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham were thrilled last month when gargantuan Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College defensive lineman Jonathan Jenkins signed with the Bulldogs.
DeAngelo Tyson is still pumped about it.
“He’s a typical noseguard, and if we get more noseguards then we’ll have more defensive ends,” Tyson said Thursday night following Georgia’s third spring practice. “I think it will be good for everybody.”
Tyson started 12 games last season at nose for Georgia, which was implementing a 3-4 defensive scheme for the first time in 16 years. The 6-foot-2, 290-pounder from Statesboro amassed 36 tackles, four tackles for loss and a forced fumble a year ago, but it wasn’t the most fun he’s had.
Shifting out to end was his preference following last season, and helping facilitate his wish was the signing of the 6-4, 340-pound Jenkins. When Jenkins took his official visit to Georgia, Tyson accompanied him to dinner but claims there was never any begging.