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Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle plans to withdraw name from NCAA Transfer Portal

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Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Nitro Tuggle (2) runs after a catch against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

On Tuesday, Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle announced he will not be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal and, instead, will return to the Bulldogs next season. Tuggle initially announced his plans to enter the portal on Monday.

Tuggle was a true freshman for the Bulldogs this season,  amassing six appearances. In his limited action, Tuggle tallied three catches for 34 total yards.

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After Tuggle hauled in two receptions against Tennessee, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart praised the talented young receiver.

“Nitro’s responded well. He’s worked hard,” Smart said. “He gained some confidence from that because he went against a really good defense and he did some nice things.

“But, I mean, he goes against a good defense every day in practice, and there’s times that he’s been frustrated. I mean, he would tell you openly that he wants to play. He wants to help. All freshmen want to play.”

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Smart isn’t the only one who gave Tuggle his flowers this season. Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette also raved about Tuggle’s abilities earlier this year.

“He’s a real good player. He really is a fun player to compete against. He probably has one of the best releases, so that also helps me because I know what to look for and try to stay patient,” Everette said. 

“Iron sharpening iron, he’s getting better, I’m getting better. It’s just fun to go against him. And I see him, he’s getting better, just like I said earlier. Everybody’s getting better.”

Nitro Tuggle played high school football for NorthWood (IN), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 127 overall recruit and No. 23 wide receiver in the 2023 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Now, the highly-touted talent will be back for another season in Athens, Georgia. The Bulldogs will enjoy a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff before facing off against the winner between Indiana and Notre Dame on Jan. 1 in the Sugar Bowl.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter/X account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.