Freshman Faces: Lovasea Carroll

There was a learning curve when he switched positions, but he began to improve quickly. Sources have told Dawgs Daily that Carroll was putting in extra on-field work and became a standout during position drills.

He broke out during an early spring scrimmage that was not open to the general public. He jumped several passes and almost intercepted quarterback JT Daniels for a touchdown.

Carroll was also one of the only true freshmen that saw time during G-Day, the televised spring game. It was clear that Carroll was still learning the nuances of the position but could develop into a mop-up duty type of player for the Bulldogs this season. 

The defensive backfield is deep in Athens this year, but in 2022 Carroll could contend for rotational snaps. He only continues to improve despite only having played the position for a few months. 

In high school, Carroll played for the powerhouse IMG Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida. His recruitment came down to Georgia, Ohio State, South Carolina, Florida, and Auburn.

He shut his recruitment down on April 9, 2020, when he committed to Georgia. Carroll was an active player recruiter and was in the ear of several of his IMG teammates that happened to be Bulldog targets.

His teammate, linebacker Xavien Sorey, committed to the Bulldogs on national signing day. While Carroll wasn't a primary reason for this, it is safe to assume that he talked up the Bulldogs to Sorey during their senior year.

Carroll accumulated 2,754 total yards of offense during his career at IMG and amassed forty total touchdowns. His senior year at IMG was one of the best years for the team in their eleven-year history, as they ended the year as the No. 1 ranked team in the country.

While he may not play this season, Carroll is one of the cultural pieces that head coach Kirby Smart has prioritized in recruiting. Not many players would have taken a position change that well, but Carroll simply took it in stride and continued to work.

He has fit well into the Bulldog locker room and is reportedly loved by his teammates. He may get onto the field in 2021 just because of his work ethic, but moving forward, Lovasea Carroll is a name to know.