Tyrique McGhee has a big opportunity in front of him.
McGhee is one of three players competing for the open star position, which is Georgia's nickel cornerback spot. As a freshman in 2016, McGhee saw limited time on defense but was a key special teams contributor on Georgia's coverage units.
As a result, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has taken notice of how he has developed as an overall football player.
“Tyrique McGhee is a guy who is a really serious football player,” Smart said. “I would put Tyrique up there as one of our best tacklers.