This article was originally published with The Red & Black on August 4, 2015 and can be found here.

The Georgia Bulldogs had their share of talented wide receivers in the last few years. The problem is many of those reliable receivers are no longer around.

Georgia lost its top receivers from 2014 in Chris Conley and Michael Bennett. The duo was part of a passing attack that was lackluster for the Bulldogs and finished the season ranked 88th with just under 200 yards per game. Losing these two seniors leaves the receiving corps completely up in the air.

It’s no secret the leader at receiver for Georgia is Malcolm Mitchell. The problem is the senior has been injury prone with the Bulldogs, an issue that popped up again in 2014. Mitchell did not play in Georgia’s first four games due to a knee injury but had a strong middle part of the season. Mitchell caught just 10 passes in the Bulldogs’ final three games, with one of them being the go-ahead score against Georgia Tech.

Mitchell is expected to accomplish a lot this year. With a new quarterback coming in for Georgia, it will be Mitchell’s responsibility to establish himself as a go-to receiver in the early goings. He showed playmaking ability at different points in his career. With his focus solely on playing on offense, it’s time for Mitchell to deliver.

Isaiah McKenzie is another player who many look to play a significant role. McKenzie made his presence known in the return game last season, taking back two punts for a touchdown and a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown. His play at wide receiver was limited during that time and left McKenzie with only six receptions on the year. His speed certainly caught the coaches’ attentions last season, but his performance in 2015 is a question of health.

McKenzie had the play of the spring G-Day scrimmage when he caught a 72-yard touchdown pass from Brice Ramsey. The play ended on a sour note, as McKenzie pulled his hamstring in the end zone. The injury was diagnosed as a pulled hamstring, which will be something to watch when the season starts. If the issue lingers, McKenzie may get overtaken by some of the younger receivers in the fold.

Freshman Terry Godwin may be the one to jump McKenzie for playing time. The receiver from Hogansville, Georgia chose the Bulldogs over Auburn on Signing Day to bolster what was already an impressive recruiting class. He posted a 4.66 40-yard dash and showed a determination to fight for each and every pass thrown his way. Godwin’s skills and the lack of depth at wide receiver make him a target for early reps.

Junior Reggie Davis and senior Justin Scott-Wesley are two receivers that need to overcome disappointing seasons. Last year Davis was unable to top his 2013 season, making just 6 receptions for 63 yards and no touchdowns. Scott-Wesley still couldn’t overcome a knee injury from two years ago and played in only two games in 2014. He and Mitchell are among the most experienced on the team, but their injury issues leave them with an abundance of question marks.

Uncertainty at wide receiver means there’s room for some less-heralded players to break out. Among the receivers that could earn playing time are junior Kenneth Towns or sophomore Shakenneth Williams, both of whom have limited collegiate experience. There are also several walk-on receivers that may join the mix depending on the play of others.