The Georgia Bulldogs put their talent on full display during the spring, and Georgia will enter the 2026 campaign with one of the most promising rosters in all of college football.
Georgia has a lot of talent on their special teams unit, which is an overlooked part of the team. Veteran kicker Peyton Woodring will return to Athens for his fourth season as a Bulldog, while punter Drew Miller will begin his third season at Georgia in August. Miller replaces All-American Brett Thorson. The Dawgs’ special teams unit should have no problem establishing themselves as the top unit in the SEC again this year.
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Here’s an inside look at each starting member of the Georgia Bulldogs’ special teams unit ahead of the 2026 season.
Kicker: Peyton Woodring
Georgia Bulldogs kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks the ball during the Georgia Spring Football game at Sanford Stadium.
Age: Senior
Woodring will enter his senior season at Georgia as one of the best kickers in the SEC. The veteran will continue to play a key role on the Dawgs’ special teams unit after putting together a stellar junior season. Woodring is expected to handle the kicking duties.
2025 stats: 17 of 19 field goals (89%), with a long of 53 yards
Artist: Drew Miller
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Miller is a talented sophomore who flashed his potential during his sophomore season at Georgia in 2025. The punter has appeared in just two complete games to start his career at UGA, but Miller should do well in his first season as the Dawgs’ starting punter.
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2025 stats: 48 yards per punt, 288 total yards on six punts
Punt returner: Sacovie White-Helton
Nov 22, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (18) runs against the Charlotte 49ers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Dale Zanine-Imagn
Year: Sophomore
White-Helton is a talented wide receiver who is expected to start in 2026 as the Dawgs’ starting punt returner. The talented sophomore has elite speed, agility and athleticism. White-Helton had five punt returns for 57 yards in 2025 and is expected to replace Zachariah Branch as punt returner.
2025 stats: 70 total yards on eight receptions
Kickoff returner: Talyn Taylor
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) returns a kick during the Georgia Spring Football game
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Taylor is expected to enter his second season in Athens as the Dawgs’ starting quarterback. The redshirt freshman has great playmaking potential considering his size and speed. Taylor would be an ideal candidate to be Georgia’s starting kickoff returner. Expect him to get competition from running back Dwight Phillips. Taylor had a pair of kick returns in Georgia’s spring game.
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2025 stats: 28 total yards on two receptions
Long Snapper: William Snellings
Year: Redshirt Junior
Snellings will have some big shoes to fill in his first season as the Bulldogs’ starting snapper. The big man is expected to take over the starting role in 2026 following the departure of All-SEC long snapper Beau Gardner, but Snellings should continue Georgia’s round of excellent snapper play.
2025 figures: Two complete appearances
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