First-Year Profile: Earnest Greene
First-Year Profile: Earnest Greene
Georgia signed the nation’s No. 3 overall class in the 2022 recruiting cycle, per 247Sports. The Bulldogs inked 30 signees, so over the next month, Dawg-Watch.com will be looking at Georgia’s incoming freshmen in a revamped series called “First-Year Profile.”
Next, we will look at four-star offensive lineman Earnest Greene.
Ranking: Greene was the nation’s No. 45 overall player, No. 2 interior offensive lineman and No. 3 prospect out of California, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.
Size: 6-foot-4, 330-pounds
Story: Greene was a late addition to Georgia’s 2022 recruiting haul as he committed on Jan. 8 after the All-American Bowl. Greene enrolled at UGA nine days later and went through spring camp. He then participated in the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day scrimmage in April. Greene had a lot of offers but his recruitment process was drama-free.
2022 Impact: Georgia will have to replace Justin Shaffer this upcoming season, but it has plenty of talent in the offensive line room. Tate Ratledge will return and likely start at left guard while Warren Ericson is slated to play at right guard. Greene has a lot of upside, however, he will not likely start against Oregon on Sept. 3. The Bellflower, CA., native got the opportunity to go through a full spring camp and summer workouts with the program, so he’s progressed a lot since arriving in late January.
Greene is currently learning under new position coach Stacy Searels and is getting used to the speed at the collegiate level. Greene will have to go up against Devin Willock, Micah Morris, Xavier Truss, and Dylan Fairchild, among others, for playing time. He might not see the field right away, but he could easily earn playing time as a freshman.
Scouting Report:
A versatile lineman who could play just about anywhere along the offensive line. Plays right and left tackle at the HS level but probably projects best as a guard in college due to his frame. Played with an injury as a sophomore and lost some of his athleticism but is a naturally fluid athlete who can get up the field. Shows raw power at the point of attack and is a powerful run blocker. Plays with a mean streak and has the right amount of nastiness you love to see in an elite lineman. Plays through the whistle but is under control and doesn’t take needless penalties. Can get to the second level and make a block on a linebacker or safety and is equally strong as a pass blocker. A coordinated athlete who will see his game rise to another level when he leans out a bit in college. Projects as an impact upper-tier Power 5 starter and future high-round NFL draft pick. - Greg Biggins, 247Sports
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