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Stetson Bennett wins Burlsworth Trophy

Stetson Bennett (Getty) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 03: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Stetson Bennett racked up another honor on Monday night. After being named a Heisman Trophy finalist, Bennett took home the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given to the top player in the country that began their career as a walk-on.

Bennett first arrived at Georgia in 2017 as a walk-on from Pierce County. He first left Georgia to go to the JUCO ranks to try and earn a scholarship. He did that and returned to Georgia as a member of the 2019 signing class.

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