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Former Auburn Edge Named Georgia Football's Best Portal Addition
Amaris Williams expected to play vital role on Dawgs' defensive line in 2026
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Former Auburn Tigers defender Amaris Williams was ranked as the No. 4 edge available in the transfer portal and is expected to play a key role on the Georgia Bulldogs' defensive line in the 2026 season. Williams, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound edge rusher, struggled to find his true role on the Auburn defense in 2025 but is expected to flourish in Athens.
Why it matters
Georgia has lost numerous defensive linemen to the NFL draft this offseason, including star big man Christen Miller. The addition of Williams, a highly-touted transfer from Auburn, helps fill that void and provides the Bulldogs with an athletic and disruptive edge rusher to bolster their defensive front.
The details
ESPN has ranked Williams as the No. 4 edge and the No. 36 overall player in the transfer portal. Despite limited playing time at Auburn, Williams has an impressive pass rush get-off and is seen as a potentially breakout star if he can put it all together in Georgia's defense. He will join pass rushers Quintavius Johnson and Gabe Harris on the edge for the Bulldogs this season.
- Williams played 310 snaps over his two seasons at Auburn.
The players
Amaris Williams
A former edge defender for the Auburn Tigers who is transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2026 season.
Christen Miller
A star defensive lineman for the Georgia Bulldogs who declared for the NFL draft following the 2025 season.
Quintavius Johnson
A pass rusher who will join Amaris Williams on the edge for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2026.
Gabe Harris
A pass rusher who will join Amaris Williams on the edge for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2026.
What they’re saying
“Williams could end up being one of the breakout stars of this portal cycle if he can put it all together in Athens. The No. 88 overall recruit in the 2024 ESPN 300 played just 310 snaps over his two seasons in a rotational role at Auburn and hasn't been as productive as the other edge players available in the portal with 20 career tackles, 12 pressures, 7.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks.”
— Max Olson, ESPN (ESPN)
The takeaway
The addition of Amaris Williams from the transfer portal provides the Georgia Bulldogs with a talented and athletic edge rusher who has the potential to be a breakout star in 2026. His arrival helps fill a void left by the departures of several key defensive linemen, and he will look to make an immediate impact alongside other pass rushers on the Bulldogs' defense.
