Chase Linton is the player Georgia's defense needs to take them to the next level

One player in particular looks poised to help in that area this year with a strong fall camp, and that is redshirt freshman edge Chase Linton. Chase Linton is the key to fixing Georgia's defensive woesThe Bulldogs need more tangible pass rush production in 2026. But they haven’t been disruptive pass rushers, and that’s where Linton could come in. “I've been very pleased with Chase's progress, and we need him to get better to give us some of the pass rush we need." Linton, along with fellow 2025 recruits Darren Ikinnagbon and Isaiah Gibson, could be key in giving Georgia some four-man pass rush it desperately needs.