How Georgia's 22 defensive transfers are faring elsewhere

Of the 44 former Georgia transfers still playing college football this season, 22 of them are on the defensive side of the ball, while one of those is a specialist.

Here is how Georgia’s defensive transfers have fared this season:

Defensive Line

Bear Alexander, Oregon: After two seasons at USC, Alexander transferred to Oregon over the offseason. Thus far, the former five-star has recorded 33 tackles, five for a loss, .5 sack, and one fumble recovery while playing in eight games. He is on pace to set a career-high in tackles and tackles for a loss.

Jamaal Jarrett, USC: The North Carolina native made waves earlier this season with a 70-yard interception returned for a touchdown versus Purdue. However, that stands out as the lone highlight thus far, as in five games, he’s recorded three tackles, and .5 for a loss.

Jonathan Jefferson, SMU: Has yet to play a game this season for the Mustangs after suffering a knee injury in spring practice.

Shone Washington, LSU: The Louisiana native is in the midst of his second season at LSU after transferring in from East Mississippi Community College. Washington has played in three games so far but hasn’t recorded a statistic.

Edge Rushers

CJ Madden, Purdue: Purdue not only has some former offensive players from Georgia, but also defensive players as well. Madden has totaled 12 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, and a .5 sack in eight games this season.

Darris Smith, Missouri: Has played in eight games for the Tigers, recording seven tackles, one for a loss, and one sack.

Damon Wilson, Missouri: In just eight games, Wilson has already set new career highs in tackles for a loss and sacks. Wilson has 14 tackles, 6.5 for a loss, 6.5 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Wilson could very well find himself as an All-SEC player at season’s end.

Marvin Jones Jr., Oklahoma: Transferred to the Sooners after a year at Florida State. In eight games, he’s racked up 13 tackles, four for a loss, and one sack.

Samuel M’Pemba, Texas A&M: The former four-star has played in just three games so far for the Aggies, totaling two tackles, 1.5 for a loss, and a sack.

Linebackers

EJ Lightsey, Georgia Tech: In his second season for the Yellow Jackets, Lightsey has seen action in eight games, totaling 40 tackles.

Troy Bowles, Michigan: The son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has played in eight games for the Wolverines this season, totaling 11 tackles, two for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble.

Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas: Has played in eight games for Arkansas, totaling 59 tackles, four for a loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception, two passes defended, and a forced fumble. He was named to the Butkus Award preseason watchlist.

Cornerbacks

AJ Harris, Penn State: Was All-Big Ten third team last season and has played in seven games for the Nittany Lions so far this season. He’s totaled 18 tackles, one for a loss, a pass defended, and a fumble recovery.

Chris Peal, Syracuse: Has played in eight games for the Orange, totaling 32 tackles, two for a loss, and a forced fumble.

Collin Gill, Charlotte: Has played in eight games for the 49ers, totaling 26 tackles, .5 for a loss, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. He will return to Athens on November 22nd when Georgia hosts Charlotte.

Jaheim Singletary, Arkansas: Has played in six games for the Razorbacks, totaling 11 tackles and a pass defended so far this season. This is the third season at Arkansas for the former five-star recruit.

Julian Humphrey, Texas A&M: Has played in seven games for the Aggies, totaling six tackles, .5 for a loss, and a pass defended.

Marcus Washington Jr., Syracuse: Has yet to record a statistic in three appearances this season.

Nyland Green, Arizona State: Transferred to the Sun Devils after two seasons at Purdue. Green has played in eight games so far this season, totaling three tackles.

Safeties

David Daniel-Sisavanh, Troy: Has 21 tackles in eight games for the Trojans so far this season.

Jake Pope, UNLV: Has played in seven games, totaling 45 tackles, one for a loss, and three passes defended. He ranks second on the team in tackles so far for UNLV.

Justyn Rhett, Nebraska: Has played in three games for the Cornhuskers, totaling three sacks and .5 for a loss.

Specialist

Jared Zirkel, Texas A&M: Made his lone field goal attempt so far from 37 yards while connecting on 11 of his 12 extra point attempts.