Isiah Canion didn’t need long to find his footing at Georgia after crossing over from Georgia Tech.
The former Yellow Jackets receiver spent his first two seasons in Atlanta before moving on to Athens this offseason, and the early read from both Canion and Kirby Smart is that the fit has been smooth. Canion said the transition was made easier by a familiar locker room and a roster full of players he already knew.
"They welcomed me with open arms. They made the transition easy," Canion said.
"A lot of the guys are Georgia guys, so I knew them before I got here. So it was pretty much easy to get acclimated to the locker room and all that."
Canion, a standout at Warner Robins, had been on Georgia’s radar going back to high school. He knew offensive coordinator Mike Bobo from that period, then eventually picked Georgia Tech and receivers coach Josh Crawford, who later joined Georgia’s staff before Canion’s freshman season.
At Georgia Tech, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound receiver put up 39 catches for 563 yards and four touchdowns across two seasons. His second year was the big jump, with 33 receptions, 480 yards and four scores.
Once he entered the portal, Georgia saw enough to make him a priority. Canion said the Bulldogs’ pitch lined up with what he wanted, and the presence of former high school teammates Isaiah Gibson and Rasean Dinkins only helped.
"Honestly, they just checked all the boxes," Canion said. "Everybody knows what kind of program we have here.
Great coaches, great competition. They're known for developing players, and it just checked all my boxes as well."
Since arriving in the spring, Canion has been working to adjust to the SEC and sharpen his game with receivers coach James Coley, especially when it comes to handling different coverages. Off the field, the biggest change was simply leaving Atlanta behind.
"Athens is a lot like my hometown," Canion said. "It took a minute to get back acclimated to being outside the city for sure."
Smart has noticed the adjustment going about as well as Georgia could have hoped. He said Canion has blended in naturally, in part because of how many familiar faces were already around him, and praised the way he brings a physical edge to the position.
"He plays tough. He's not afraid to go down and make hard blocks and dig people out.
But he's also got speed and athleticism to be a weapon on the perimeter," Smart said. "He's had a really good, quiet camp, and I'm very pleased with what he's brought to our team."
Canion wouldn’t compare Georgia and Georgia Tech, but he did say he sees traits he appreciates in both Gunner Stockton and Haynes King. In his view, both quarterbacks are tough, respected leaders, and he said he’s grown comfortable with Stockton.
As for Georgia’s receiver room, Canion sees a group that is young and eager to prove itself. He should have a role in it, but his approach stays simple.
"I just focus on doing my job," Canion said. "My job is to make plays when the ball comes my way and be where I'm supposed to be when I'm supposed to be there."
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