An interesting landing spot.
Len’Neth Whitehead is headed back home — set to join a big time rival of Tennessee’s. The former Volunteer will join the Georgia Bulldogs, Whitehead announced late on Monday night.
BREAKING: Former Tennessee RB Len’Neth Whitehead tells me he has Committed to Georgia!
The 6’2 225 RB will have 3 years of eligibility remaining.
“Coach McGee produces some of the best, well-rounded running backs across the country. So it was a no brainer when I was presented… pic.twitter.com/cFl7BzjmCJ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 16, 2023
Whitehead signed with Tennessee as a member of the class of 2020. The former four-star recruit was a star on both sides of the ball in high school, and most thought he would end up playing linebacker at the next level. Tennessee instead opted to put him at running back, and he stuck there even as Josh Heupel’s staff came to Knoxville.
Injuries forced Whitehead into some action during the 2021 season, where he handled 32 carries for 207 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-2, 228 pound back will now head to Athens, where a more pro-style offense might better suit him.
Above everything else, Whitehead really just needs some injury luck. He came to Knoxville dealing with injuries from high school, which set him back to start. An injury during training camp ended up costing him his 2022 season. Still, he’ll have three more seasons of eligibility remaining, thanks to the NCAA’s COVID-year rule.
Georgia has seniors Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards atop the depth chart going into the 2023 season. Maybe Whitehead will find a path to playing time down the road.