Kirby Smart has built Georgia into a powerhouse that doesn’t need to lean heavily on the transfer portal to stay elite-but that doesn’t mean the Bulldogs won’t use it strategically. While some programs rely on the portal to patch major holes, Georgia’s approach is more selective: identify a few key pieces who can elevate an already loaded roster. And right now, one of those pieces might be a rising offensive line talent from the SEC.
Georgia is reportedly in the mix for LSU transfer Carius Curne, an interior offensive lineman who’s drawing serious attention after entering the portal. At 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds, Curne has the frame and pedigree that make offensive line coaches drool.
He was a top-tier recruit in the 2025 class-ranked No. 49 nationally, the No. 2 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 1 player out of Arkansas. That’s not just hype; that’s the kind of profile that gets you on the field early in the SEC.
And that’s exactly what Curne did. As a true freshman, he saw the field for LSU in a reserve role-no small feat in a conference where trench warfare is the weekly norm.
Playing offensive line in the SEC as a freshman is like being thrown into the deep end with sharks. If you survive, you’re probably built for the long haul.
Curne didn’t just survive-he held his own, and now he’s looking for a new home after a turbulent season in Baton Rouge that saw head coach Brian Kelly shown the door.
Georgia’s interest makes a lot of sense. The Bulldogs are heading into the College Football Playoff with a roster that’s already among the deepest in the country, but you can never have too many elite offensive linemen-especially ones with SEC experience and years of eligibility ahead. Curne fits that mold perfectly.
Getting in early on his recruitment could give Georgia a leg up in what’s sure to be a competitive pursuit. Programs across the country are going to want a player like Curne anchoring their interior line for the next few seasons. But Georgia’s combination of development, winning culture, and national spotlight could be a major draw.
For now, the Bulldogs’ focus remains on the Playoff. But make no mistake-landing a player like Curne would be a big win for the future.
He’s the kind of addition that doesn’t just fill a roster spot; he raises the ceiling. And if Georgia can keep stacking talent like this, the rest of college football is going to have a hard time catching up.