Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Rian Davis helped the Dawgs win back-to-back national championships in 2022. Davis played in 14 of 15 games. He started in two games and contributed 15 total tackles.
Rian Davis, who is from Apopka, Florida, is transferring to the UCF Knights. Davis will be closed to home and should earn a starting role with UCF.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker is a former four-star recruit. He faced stout competition at the inside linebacker position during his time at Georgia. Ultimately, Smael Mondon and Jamon Dumas-Johnson primarily started at inside linebacker over players like Rian Davis and Trezmen Marshall. Marshall transferred to Alabama earlier this offseason.
Where does Georgia stand at inside linebacker after Rian Davis’ departure?
Xavian Sorey is likely the Bulldogs’ top back-up inside linebacker. Additionally, E.J. Lightsey, C.J. Allen, and Raylen Wilson all are talented pieces of depth, but none of them have the experience of a Rian Davis or Trezmen Marshall.
Rian Davis joins UCF for its first season in the Big 12. He should see the field a lot under head coach Gus Malzahn as the Knights adjust to playing in a Power Five football conference.
BOOOOM!!! #UCF lands UGA Bulldogs transfer LB Rian Davis.
The Apopka native is a HUGE pickup at a position of need for the #Knights heading into Year 1 of the #Big12 pic.twitter.com/giG1xg3py9
— Elite Empire Athletes™ (@EliteEmpireATH) April 25, 2023
Georgia inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann and the Bulldogs will miss Rian Davis.
Love coach ❤️💯 https://t.co/gCQVDXVVO3
— El Problemo (@Trouble_R4) April 19, 2023
