2018 Prospect Preview: Sony Michel quietly becoming a notable receiving threat

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks for a long run as Josh Forrest #45 of the Kentucky…

ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks for a long run as Josh Forrest #45 of the Kentucky Wildcats pursues in the third quarter of the game on November 7, 2015 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Georgia won the game 27-3. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

  • Georgia RB Sony Michel, often masked by fellow senior running back Nick Chubb’s shadow, has torched opposing defenses as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. He ranked No. 2 among returning SEC running backs with at least 20 targets in yards per route run (YPRR) at 1.16.
  • Dropping just one of his 22 catchable targets last season, Michel ranked No. 2 in drop percentage among that same group of backs.
  • Michel is at his best after the catch, as he has forced 28 missed tackles on 55 career receptions with the Bulldogs.
  • Translating his pass-catching success over to pass protection, Michel ranked T-No. 3 in total pressures allowed (3) among returning SEC running backs with at least 50 pass blocking snaps 2016.

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