Around the Hedges in 80 Days: J. Theus 
10. John Theus
Freshman, Offensive line
6-foot-6, 309 pounds
Fall forecast: Several members of Georgia’s newest signing class will play key roles in 2012, but Theus might be the leading candidate to have the most impactful fall. He jumped into the starting lineup as soon as the Bulldogs opened preseason camp and appears set to work as the first-team right tackle when they open the season against Buffalo. Coach Mark Richt predicted big things for Theus as soon as he signed with Georgia and it’s clear that Richt’s coaching staff intends to give the freshman every opportunity to prove Richt correct right away. Sophomore Watts Dantzler is waiting in the wings to take over the job if Theus can’t get it done.
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