Florida football: 5 Georgia Bulldogs to watch Saturday vs. the Gators

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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: George Pickens #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs pulls in this reception against Ernest Jones #53 of the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. George Pickens, wide receiver

Freshman wide receiver George Pickens has quietly been the top target for Fromm in the passing game.

At 6-foot-3, Pickens is a big and fast target for Fromm. That has paid off as Pickens has 318 yards and two touchdowns on 23 receptions.

His big game was in the loss to South Carolina — 7 catches for 98 yards — and he was used sparingly two weeks ago against Kentucky — 4 catches for 35 yards.

While the Georgia passing game has targeted 10 different players, the Florida football defense will need to keep a sharp eye on Pickens.

His breakaway speed and ability to find space downfield can be a threat to the Florida secondary.

But, it is his height that concerns me the most. He will stand taller than anyone in the Gators secondary and we know what that can lead to (I’m looking at Kyle Pitts).

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