Brice Ramsey Listed as Georgia's Starting QB on Preseason Depth Chart

Georgia isn't scheduled to be a part of SEC media days until Thursday, but the Bulldogs still managed to make headlines on Monday thanks to the release of their preseason depth chart.

This normally wouldn't be that noteworthy, but when it involves an open quarterback spot, it becomes a big deal.

Sophomore Brice Ramsey is listed as the first-team quarterback on the depth chart that's included in Georgia's media guide, according to Seth Emerson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The media guide was made available during the first day of SEC media days in Hoover, Alabama.

Ramsey served as Hutson Mason's backup for all of last season, finishing with 333 yards and three touchdowns in eight appearances.

His most significant action came in the Belk Bowl, when Ramsey came on late in the first half to replace an injured Mason. He completed only four of nine passes for 44 yards with an interception in Georgia's 37-14 victory.

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Junior Faton Bauta, who appeared in three games in 2014, is listed as the second-team quarterback, while walk-on Sam Vaughn is listed third. Not listed is Greyson Lambert, the Virginia graduate transfer who will be eligible to play this fall.

While a depth chart released weeks before training camp—and which was likely compiled long ago in order to meet media guide printing deadlines—is in no way binding, Emerson noted there is something to be said for Ramsey being listed first.

"It's notable that Ramsey is No. 1 rather than a co-starter, considering other spots on the depth chart do feature co-starters," Emerson wrote. That includes senior Leonard Floyd being listed as co-starter at a pair of positions, both inside and outside linebacker.

Georgia's quarterback situation has been in flux all offseason, with Lambert coming over from Virginia in early June just days before redshirt freshman Jacob Park left the program.

There's also the added uncertainty of fresh blood on the coaching staff, as Brian Schottenheimer has replaced Mike Bobo as offensive coordinator.

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Lambert started nine games for the Cavaliers in 2014, completing 59 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He is a junior with two years of eligibility remaining and is expected to compete this fall for the starting job.

Expect Georgia's quarterback battle to last throughout training camp and possibly into the September 5 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe.

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