Aaron Murray

Star wideout A.J. Green left for the NFL after the 2010 season, but Murray still took his game to a new level last year, throwing for 3,149 yards (7.8 YPA), 35 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 14 games to complement 111 yards and two touchdowns rushing. Although his receivers don't seem to be anything special and the loss of tight end Orson Charles is a concern, Murray should find the passing lanes a bit more inviting as five-star 2011 running back recruit Isaiah Crowell improves. Despite playing in the SEC, Murray has a surprisingly easy schedule in 2012 with games against Buffalo, Missouri, Florida Atlantic, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Auburn, Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech.

Murray was excellent as a redshirt freshman last year, throwing for 3,049 yards and 24 touchdowns in 13 games. He also proved to be a bit of a dual threat, running for 167 yards and four touchdowns. The loss of receivers A.J. Green and Kris Durham really hurts, but Murray is a standout talent who should be able to hold his own in Georgia.

Murray is expected to be the next big-time Georgia quarterback, and he enters an ideal situation with a great supporting cast this year. Wideouts A.J. Green and Tavarres King and tight ends Orson Charles and Aron White will give Murray plenty of good targets, so keep an eye on him.