Former Georgia Bulldogs player named as one of the biggest busts in modern football history

 

Former Georgia Bulldogs player Arik Gilbert has been named one of the biggest busts in modern football history. Gilbert, a 5-star tight end recruit from Marietta, Georgia, was rated as the No. 1 tight end in the nation in the 2020 recruiting class. Despite his impressive high school credentials, Gilbert’s college career has been marred by inconsistency and off-field issues.¹

 

Gilbert started his college career at LSU, where he showed promise as a true freshman. However, he transferred to Georgia after his freshman season and struggled to make an impact. He later transferred to Nebraska but was arrested and never played for the Cornhuskers. Gilbert is now back in the transfer portal for the third time.

 

Gilbert’s disappointing college career has earned him a spot on 247Sports’ list of biggest busts in modern football history. Despite his elite athleticism, Gilbert has failed to live up to expectations, and his future in football is uncertain.

 

Other notable Georgia Bulldogs players who have been considered busts include Tim Worley, Jarvis Jones, and Eric Zeier. Worley, a running back, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft but struggled with injuries and off-field issues. Jones, a linebacker, was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft but failed to make a significant impact. Zeier, a quarterback, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round