Georgia OT Jamal Meriweather Enters Transfer Portal as Window Nears Close
As the January transfer portal window winds down, Georgia’s offensive line room is seeing some late movement. Offensive tackle Jamal Meriweather, a 6-foot-7, 305-pound lineman from Brunswick, has officially entered the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore appeared in 12 games this past season, serving as a key depth piece for the Bulldogs up front.
Meriweather, a former three-star recruit from the 2023 class, still has at least one year of eligibility remaining. His decision to enter the portal in the final days of the window suggests this move has been in the works for a while - and likely that his next destination is already lined up.
This marks the second notable late departure for Georgia in recent days, following cornerback Dominick Kelly’s entry into the portal. When players wait until the last possible moment to make a move, it typically means they’ve been weighing their options carefully - or already know where they’re headed next.
For Meriweather, the timing is particularly interesting. With Georgia’s starting left tackle Monroe Freeling declaring for the NFL Draft, there appeared to be a potential opening for increased playing time.
Meriweather, who has spent the last few seasons developing in Athens, might’ve been in the mix to compete for that role. But instead, he’s opting for a fresh start elsewhere - possibly in search of a clearer path to a starting job.
Georgia’s offensive line showed real growth down the stretch in 2025, and the unit looks to be in solid hands moving forward. Still, losing a player with Meriweather’s size and experience does thin the depth a bit, especially as the Bulldogs continue to reload through recruiting and the portal.
Offensive line coach Stacy Searels has built a reputation as a strong recruiter, and Georgia has consistently brought in top-tier talent under his watch. That said, he’s also been a lightning rod for criticism when things don’t click up front. With Meriweather moving on, it wouldn’t be surprising if Georgia is already working behind the scenes to bring in another lineman to shore up the depth chart.
For now, Meriweather becomes another name to watch as the final days of the portal window tick down. He’s got the size, experience, and SEC pedigree that should draw interest - and wherever he lands, he’ll be looking to turn potential into playing time.