3 Georgia players who need to be better vs. TCU to win another natty
By John Buhler
player. 814. Kelee Ringo. 2. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. DB. Georgia Bulldogs
Kelee Ringo needs to limit the penalties and keep Quentin Johnson in front of him
Kelee Ringo is already a Georgia legend for his national title-clinching pick-six over Alabama last postseason, but he has become synonymous with the yellow laundry in his redshirt sophomore season. Although his talent is undeniable, probably good enough to be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft should he declare, Ringo has become the defensive back the opposition targets.
Admittedly, Ohio State had about as deep of a receiving corps as any team in the country. Even if the Buckeyes played without Jaxon Smith-Njigba and lost Marvin Harrison Jr. down the stretch, C.J. Stroud had little issues moving the sticks on the Georgia secondary. Ringo made a few plays of his own, but he has to play a cleaner game vs. TCU when Quentin Johnston and company arrive in L.A.
No, we are not asking for Ringo to pick-six Max Duggan to seal the deal like he did with Bryce Young last national championship. He just cannot make careless plays out on an island vs. a TCU team that thrives amid adverse situations. If you give TCU an inch, the Horned Frogs will take a mile. They are incredibly well-coached, so the more disciplined team will have a great shot to win.
If it is bend but don’t break out of Ringo, that is fine, but he cannot have another frustrating game.