Georgia Football: Predicting the Depth Chart Heading into Fall Camp

Georgia had a solid 2011 season, winning 10 games and reaching the SEC Championship Game. It hopes to build on that success in 2012, as it returns 16 starters, including nine from a defensive unit that ranked fifth in the country a year ago.

The Bulldogs also have one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Aaron Murray, who will give this offense a chance in every game they play in. With the schedule this team has in 2012, anything short of another SEC East division title will be looked at as a failure of a season.

With fall camp set to begin soon for Georgia, here is what the depth chart should look like for the Bulldogs.

Quarterback

Starter: Aaron Murray, Junior

Backup: Christian LeMay, Freshman

Despite playing behind a horrible offensive line last season, Murray still managed to throw over 3,100 yards and 35 touchdowns. It was his second straight season of at least 3,000 passing yards, and he should be considered one of the top quarterbacks in the country heading into the 2012 season.

Running Back

Starter: Ken Malcome, Sophomore

Backup: Keith Marshall, Freshman

With Isaiah Crowell no longer on the team, Malcome will become the starter in the backfield. He carried the ball 42 times last season for 174 yards.

Marshall is a 5-star recruit from the 2012 class who should also see a lot more action than expected with the sudden lack of depth at the position.

Receivers

Starter: Tavarres King, Senior

Backup: Justin Scott-Wesley, Freshman

King is the Bulldogs' leading receiver as he enters his fifth season. He has 94 career receptions for over 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is the go-to guy when it comes to throwing the football.

Starter: Marlon Brown, Senior

Backup: Michael Bennett, Sophomore

Brown was expected to become a star at Georgia, but failed to live up those expectations. However, during the spring, Brown looked really good, and a big season is expected from the senior wideout. He caught 15 passes for three touchdowns last year.

Starter: Arthur Lynch, Junior

Backup: Jay Rome, Freshman

It won't be easy trying to replace Orson Charles, but Lynch will try his best. He played in 14 games last season, but has not been much of a factor on offense throughout his career so far.

Offensive Line

Left Tackle

Starter: Kenarious Gates, Junior

Backup: Austin Long, Junior

Gates is one of the bigger linemen you are going to find at 6'5", 330 pounds. He started eight games last season and will be responsible for Murray's blindside.

Left Guard

Starter: Dallas Lee, Junior

Backup: Mark Beard, Sophomore

Lee started seven games on the offensive line before having his season cut short with a broken leg. Expect to see him back in the starting rotation in 2012.

Center

Starter: David Andrews, Sophomore

Backup: Chris Burnette, Junior

Andrews is a smart lineman who is only entering his second season on the team. He played in 10 games last year and will be the starting center for the Bulldogs.

Right Guard

Starter: Chris Burnette, Junior

Backup: Hunter Long, Sophomore

Burnette started 12 games at the guard position, but missed a couple contests with an injured knee. He could end up playing the center position if need be, but for now, it appears he will hold down the right side of the line.

Right Tackle

Starter: Watts Dantzler, Sophomore

Backup: Kolton Houston, Sophomore

Houston will be the starting right tackle, but issues with his eligibility may keep him sidelined once again. Dantzler played in three games last season.

Defensive Line

Starter: Cornelius Washington, Senior

Backup: Ray Drew, Sophomore

Washington has started a combined 14 games the last two seasons and finished last year with five sacks.

Starter: John Jenkins, Senior

Backup: Kwame Geathers, Junior

Jenkins started seven games for the Bulldogs last season after transferring from junior college. He picked up 28 tackles and three sacks and is considered the 76th-best player in the SEC by Bleacher Report.

Starter: Abry Jones, Senior

Backup: Garrison Smith, Junior

Jones started every game at the defensive end position for Georgia last year, sacking the quarterback four times and racking up 48 tackles.

Linebackers

Starter: Jarvis Jones, Junior

Backup: T.J. Stripling, Junior

Jones quickly proved to be one of the best defensive players in the country, finishing the year with 70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. He is nominated for several different awards this season and should walk away with a few if he has another season like that.

Starter: Michael Gilliard, Senior

Backup: Amarlo Herrera, Sophomore

Gilliard started 11 games last season and finished third on the team with 65 tackles.

Starter: Alec Ogletree, Junior

Backup: Christian Robinson, Senior

Ogeltree is one of the fastest linebackers in the country who started eight games last year and picked up 52 tackles.

Starter: Chase Vasser, Junior

Backup: Ramik Wilson, Sophomore

Much like every other linebacker on this roster, Vasser is an athletic player who is a solid tackler. He played in four games last season.

Defensive Backs

Cornerback

Starter: Branden Smith, Senior

Backup: Damian Swann, Sophomore

Smith is a speedy corner who did a little bit of everything for this team last season. Despite playing a little bit of offense and special teams, he also had two interceptions and 24 tackles on defense.

Safety

Starter: Shawn Williams, Senior

Backup: Corey Moore, Sophomore

Williams started 13 games last season and led the Bulldogs in tackles with 72. He enters his senior season as one of the leaders of the club and is considered the 120th-best player in the SEC by Bleacher Report.

Safety

Starter: Bacarri Rambo, Senior

Backup: Connor Norman, Sophomore

Rambo is a ball-hawk at the safety position, intercepting a ridiculous eight passes last season. He is a first-team All-American and certainly a difference maker on the defensive side of the ball.

Cornerback

Starter: Sanders Commings, Junior

Backup: Malcolm Mitchell, Sophomore

Commings is an experienced player who has played every position in the defensive backfield for this Georgia team. He finished last year fourth on the team with 55 tackles and also broke up 11 passes.

Specialists

Kicker

Starter: Marshall Morgan, Freshman

Backup: Jamie Lindley, Senior

Morgan is a true freshman who must be ready to take over the starting duties immediately. He will also have to beat out a bunch of walk-on kickers, as well as a senior.

Punter

Starter: Collin Barber, Freshman

Backup: Adam Erickson, Freshman

Like the kicking position, Georgia will likely rely on a freshman. Barber is the favorite to become the starting punter but will compete with walk-on kickers for the starting role.