Tight end Jeb Blazevich runs during Georgia’s game with the Florida Gators.When the Georgia Bulldogs fell to Georgia Tech in overtime on Nov. 29, they lost their opportunity at a coveted postseason trip to the Orange Bowl or Peach Bowl.
The eventual destination worked out well, however, for Bulldogs freshman tight end Jeb Blazevich.
Georgia’s bid to the Belk Bowl against Louisville on Dec. 30 will be a journey home for Blazevich, who this time last year was a student at Charlotte Christian High School. The 6-foot-5, 232-pounder grew up watching NASCAR races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway as well as Carolina Panthers games at Bank of America Stadium.
“I was pumped when it was announced,” Blazevich said. “Growing up, I’ve always wanted to play on that field.”
Blazevich is scheduled to make an 11th consecutive start for the Bulldogs in his hometown, having supplanted redshirt junior Jay Rome in the lineup early in the season. With 16 receptions for 256 yards and two touchdowns, he ranks fifth on the team in catches and third in yardage behind senior receivers Chris Conley and Michael Bennett.