Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Julian Humphrey, who was expected to compete for a starting slot in 2024, is entering the NCAA transfer portal.
Humphrey said he would return to Georgia shortly after the Bulldogs’ 63-3 Orange Bowl win over Florida State.
Humphrey missed the last several weeks of the season after suffering a shoulder injury against Ole Miss. Humphrey, a redshirt freshman, played in nine games for the Bulldogs in 2023.
The 6-foot, 190-pound defensive back had a breakout game against the Missouri Tigers in 2023. Humphrey has excellent speed and should be able to return in time for the 2024 season. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Humphrey is arguably Georgia’s top cover cornerback, so his departure is a big loss. He recorded 11 tackles and two pass deflections in 2023. Humphrey and Daylen Everette were projected (way-too-early) to start at cornerback for Georgia in 2024. The Bulldogs are also returning cornerback Daniel Harris.
Humphrey has a chance to start at UGA
Georgia cornerback Julian Humphrey announces he is entering the transfer portal. He got some playing time this year before missing time with a shoulder injury. Humphrey would have been one of the top guys battling for a starting spot, but he is now seeking opportunities elsewhere https://t.co/XkqB3yzviQ
— Jed May (@JedMay_) January 3, 2024
Humphrey missed the Orange Bowl
For Georgia, LBs Smael Mondon and Damon Wilson, DL Christen Miller, CB Julian Humphrey, OL Amarius Mims, WR Rara Thomas, and TE Brock Bowers are OUT
— Austin Veazey (@EasyVeazeyNG) December 30, 2023
Incoming recruit Ellis Robinson could also start in 2024
Georgia Signee Ellis Robinson with the INT vs Florida Signee DJ Lagway pic.twitter.com/j9o2uERJXI
— 704 Dawg (@FSFRecruits) January 3, 2024
Humphrey had been practicing
Coach Schumann said Julian Humphrey (shoulder) is practicing, albeit in black non- contact jersey. Will be up to medical folks as to whether he plays in the Orange Bowl. pic.twitter.com/fXWVooVrSd
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) December 27, 2023
Humphrey's transfer announcement
UGA, thank you.❤️ pic.twitter.com/YcibainFbe
— Jᴜʟɪᴏ Hᴜᴍᴘʜʀᴇʏ. (@_Julian12k) January 3, 2024
Humphrey's game against Missouri
Julian Humphrey vs #12 Missouri
31 Snaps
53.3 Passer Rating allowed
44 Yards on 7 Targets
2 PBUs pic.twitter.com/BZwIBM16ET— 704 Dawg (@FSFRecruits) November 5, 2023
Humphrey is one of Georgia's top players in the transfer portal
I thought Humphrey was/is a really talented player and have told our subs that going back to last fall
I also was asked a few days ago to guess on UGA’s 2024 starting secondary and wasn’t sure how he fits in.
– Everette just started 14 games as a Soph and gave up 28 REC on 53…
— Graham Coffey (@GrahamCoffeyDC) January 3, 2024
