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Henry Bates
Returning to Georgia for 2026
Fr. · Waycross, Ga. → Ware County
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Henry Bates
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Georgia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
PK · Georgia
Returning around him
- 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 8 Georgia players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (9 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Georgia · Last season: 12-2 (AP #2) · Talent rank #1 · 2026 recruiting class #6
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13702
Peaked at #13702 this season.
Background
2022-24: Contributed as a scout team player. High School: Earned Max Preps First Team All-America honors as a junior…All-State and All-Region in his third year…Named All-State Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior…Included on the All-Region and Coastal Georgia Team as a kicker and a punter...