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Georgia Bulldogs' safeties feature strong returning players and new transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs' safeties feature strong returning players and new transfers

Summary

The 2026 Georgia Bulldogs' defense is highlighted by a group of experienced safeties and key contributors from the previous SEC Championship squad. KJ Bolden returns as a standout junior after earning Second Team All-SEC honors last season. Kyron Jones, recovering from an injury, aims to reclaim a starting role. The team has also strengthened its roster with transfers Khalil Barnes and Ja'Marley Riddle, adding depth and competition for starting positions. As the season approaches, the safety unit is expected to play a pivotal role in Georgia's defensive strategy.

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Status Watch

•KJ Bolden led with 76 tackles last season and is a top NFL prospect.
•Kyron Jones looks to return as a starter after an injury-shortened season.
•Transfers Khalil Barnes and Ja'Marley Riddle provide added depth and experience.
•Georgia's safety unit is considered one of the strongest on the team.
•The Bulldogs' defense is building on last year's SEC Championship success.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Position Preview: Bulldog Safeties Showcase Experience and Depth

What they're saying

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The 2026 Georgia defense returns a solid base of starters and key contributors from 2025’s SEC Championship squad. That may be nowhere more apparent than at safety and STAR, where a potent mix of returning all-conference honorees and immediate impact transfers combine to create potentially the strongest unit on the defense. Georgia’s 2025 safety room […]
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