Georgia Football 2022 Season Preview: Inside Linebackers

By Matt Melton | Aug 28, 2022

ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after an interception return for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the second half at Sanford Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) /

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Georgia Bulldogs Sanford Stadium (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

CJ Washington

The second of those names from the Bulldogs 2022 class is that of Washington, a four-star prospect.

Washington comes to Athens out of in-state Cedartown High School where he was one of the top two-way players in the state a year ago. The true freshman is likely to play a depth role at inside linebacker for the Bulldogs this season, as well as a potential role on special teams.

EJ Lightsey

The third linebacker in the Bulldogs 2022 class, Lightsey is likely the final name to know in Georgia’s inside linebacker room this season.

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Lightsey also comes to Georgia as an in-state prospect, joining the Bulldogs as a three-star out of Fitzgerald High School. Lightsey is coming off an impressive 2021 senior season in which he was one of the top players in Georgia’s Class AA.

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