The 2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by head coach Mark Richt and played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the 2009 Georgia Bulldogs roster:
Offense:
Quarterbacks:
- Joe Cox (Sr)
- Logan Gray (So)
- Aaron Murray (Fr)
- Zach Mettenberger (Fr)
Running Backs:
- Caleb King (So)
- Richard Samuel (Fr)
- Carlton Thomas (Fr)
- Dontavius Jackson (Sr)
- Shaun Chapas (Jr) - Fullback
Wide Receivers:
- A.J. Green (So)
- Michael Moore (Jr)
- Tavarres King (Fr)
- Rantavious Wooten (Fr)
- Israel Troupe (So)
- Marlon Brown (Fr)
- Tony Wilson (Sr)
Tight Ends:
- Orson Charles (Fr)
- Aron White (So)
- Bruce Figgins (Jr)
Offensive Line:
- Clint Boling (Jr) - Tackle
- Cordy Glenn (So) - Tackle
- Ben Jones (So) - Center
- Chris Davis (Sr) - Guard
- Justin Anderson (Jr) - Guard
- Trinton Sturdivant (Jr) - Tackle
- Vince Vance (So) - Tackle
Defense:
Defensive Line:
- Geno Atkins (Jr) - Nose Tackle
- Jeff Owens (Sr) - Defensive Tackle
- Kade Weston (Sr) - Defensive Tackle
- Demarcus Dobbs (Jr) - Defensive End
- Ricardo Crawford (Sr) - Defensive End
- Justin Houston (So) - Outside Linebacker/Defensive End
- Abry Jones (Fr) - Defensive End
Linebackers:
- Rennie Curran (Jr) - Inside Linebacker
- Darryl Gamble (So) - Inside Linebacker
- Akeem Dent (So) - Inside Linebacker
- Marcus Dowtin (So) - Inside Linebacker
- Darius Dewberry (Jr) - Outside Linebacker
- Chase Vasser (Fr) - Outside Linebacker
Defensive Backs:
- Brandon Boykin (So) - Cornerback
- Prince Miller (Sr) - Cornerback
- Bryan Evans (Sr) - Safety
- Reshad Jones (Jr) - Safety
- Bacarri Rambo (Fr) - Safety
- Sanders Commings (Fr) - Cornerback
- Makiri Pugh (Jr) - Cornerback
Special Teams:
Kickers:
- Blair Walsh (So) - Placekicker
- Brandon Bogotay (Fr) - Placekicker
Punters:
- Drew Butler (So) - Punter
- bolstered by walk-ons for depth
Return Specialists:
- Brandon Boykin (So) - Kick Returner
- Prince Miller (Sr) - Punt Returner
- Logan Gray (So) - Punt Returner
This roster lists the key players who contributed to the 2009 season. The team’s performance that year was marked by inconsistency, finishing with a 8-5 overall record and a 4-4 record in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which led to an appearance in the Independence Bowl against Texas A&M, a game they won 44-20. The season highlighted the Bulldogs’ ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on their strengths, particularly the emergence of young talent like A.J. Green and the solid leadership from veterans.
