ATHENS — Lost from the Georgia offense are Riley Ridley, Mecole Hardman, Terry Godwin and Isaac Nauta.

The four tallied 130 receptions, 22 touchdowns and 1,905 receiving yards last season. Coming into spring, questions are now pointed to the wide receiving and tight end position groups.

Two players have looked as though they will be mainstays in the Georgia passing attack this season. Junior Jeremiah Holloman and senior tight end Charlie Woerner.

The 2019 season is expected to be Holloman’s first starting as the No. 1 receiver. Last season he had 24 catches for 418 yards and five touchdowns. Holloman totaled his stats playing as a backup for much of the season before starting five of the final seven games.

Coming back as the most productive receiver from last season, he knows a lot will be asked of him on and off the field. Holloman said he enjoys being a mentor for the young receivers.

“It’s been a joy,” Holloman said. “Just knowing people depend on me, and then they’re looking up to me, it’s a fun experience honestly. I know I can’t mess up, so I know I have to push myself two times harder, so it makes me better while I make other people better.”

Holloman took time to praise some the younger guys who have showed out in the early part of the spring. He mentioned Matt Landers has the skill set to move into the slot position because of his route running. He pointed out how he’s glad Georgia doesn’t have to scheme against the speed of redshirt freshman receiver Tommy Bush.

One player who should see an increased role in the passing attack is Demetris Robertson. The transfer from California failed to contribute for Georgia after he failed to register a catch last season. With a year under his belt, Holloman said Robertson has a better grasp of the playbook and is more confident in himself.

“If the coaches see that you’re confident in what you’re doing, and you’re comfortable, that’s really going to give you the token to go out there and compete,” Holloman said.

For Woerner, he’s hoping the new looks first-year tight ends coach Todd Hartley has shown them will give the tight ends more of an aerial threat this season. Woerner said the offense may have two tight ends split out more or having them play in the slot position.

Like Holloman, Woerner shoulders the load of teaching the new guys the ins and outs of the position. However, he said the pressure of being the No. 1 tight end doesn’t faze him.

Whoever the Georgia offense throws out in the receiving position, it’s a position group that will have to get comfortable being in the limelight early.

“We rep things so many times in practice, so it’s next man up mentality so it’s not any growing pains,” Holloman said. “We’re pushing the guys next to us. They got all the practice reps.”