2 Georgia Bulldogs ranked among top returning CBs for 2023 season

Georgia cornerbacks Javon Bullard and Kamari Lassiter bolstered the Bulldogs’ 2022 defense as first-year starters and will have prominent roles as juniors in 2023.

Lassiter filled the void left by now Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick in 2022 and played beyond his experience, racking up 38 stops, one-half sacks and four pass breakups in 15 games.

Bullard burst onto the scene in Georgia’s second consecutive national title season as a force in the secondary as the primary slot corner, known as the star position.

Bullard earned defensive MVP honors in both the Peach Bowl win over Ohio State and the national championship win over TCU. The Milledgeville, Georgia, native finished the season with 46 stops, 3.5 sacks, three pass breakups and two interceptions.

Pro Football Focus recently ranked the top 10 cornerbacks returning for the 2023 season. Bullard came in at No. 7, and Lassiter was named at No. 10.

Both Bulldogs will be heavily relied upon in 2023 considering the loss of All-SEC cornerback Kelee Ringo and All-American safety Christopher Smith to the NFL draft.

Story originally appeared on UGA Wire