Former Stanford star TE Benjamin Yurosek commits to Georgia - ESPN

Former Stanford star Benjamin Yurosek, one of the top tight ends in the NCAA transfer portal, has committed to play at Georgia for the 2024 season, he told ESPN.

Yurosek caught 108 balls for 1,342 yards while starting the past three years at Stanford, including leading the Cardinal in receiving yards in 2021 with 658.

He was attracted to how Georgia uses the tight end position and to the competition level in the SEC.

«Obviously Georgia has the best of both worlds,» Yurosek said. «They have big-time football and the use of tight ends.»

Yurosek said the Georgia coaching staff pitched him on the versatility in the tight end position there, which All-American Brock Bowers highlighted resplendently in recent seasons. Bowers emerged as one of the best tight ends in college football and projects as a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Yurosek noted that Georgia used Bowers in the passing game, in blocking schemes and in running the ball, aspects highlighted in Yurosek's recruitment by coach Kirby Smart, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and tight ends coach Todd Hartley.

Yurosek played just six games in 2023, catching 16 passes for 239 yards, due to a shoulder injury that is not expected to impact him going forward. He also had 11 carries for 53 yards, and he noted that the Bulldogs used Bowers for the occasional handoff as well.

«I like to do everything the tight end can offer,» Yurosek said.

Yurosek said he is finishing up his degree from Stanford this quarter in science, technology and society. That will allow him to maximize his experience at Georgia, as he hopes to have a big season and emerge as a top NFL draft prospect.

After the 2022 season, Yurosek seriously considered going to the NFL draft. He finished second on