#78
Tate Nelms
Returning to Georgia for 2026
Fr. · Woodstock, Ga. → Etowah
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Tate Nelms
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Georgia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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 #5063
Peaked at #5063 this season.
Background
2025: Appeared in game against Charlotte as a reserve offensive lineman ... participated in spring drills High School: Team captain for Etowah…A 2022 and 2023 Cherokee County Super Six selection, he was named to the 6AAAAAA All-Region First Team, Cherokee County All-County First Team and was All-...