When it comes to Georgia right tackle Andrew Thomas, age is just a number that loosely defines his level of experience.
Thomas, 18, will be the youngest starter on either side of the line of scrimmage in the national championship game against Alabama on Jan. 8. But nothing seems to faze him. Not the stage, not the expectations, not the competition. This was evident from the moment he came to Georgia.
“You could tell right away there'd be a chance for him to get on the field,” Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman said.
During Georgia’s preseason practices, outside linebacker Davin Bellamy thought rushing the passer against Thomas would be easy.