Todd Grantham's hire and the Bulldogs changing their scheme to a 3-4 defense is a very compelling storyline right now. Recruits want to meet Grantham and hear about the 3-4. The current players are energized and are anxious to see how they fit in the new scheme. Fans are excited about the thought of a more attacking style of play. More pressure on the QB, more turnovers. There are certainly a lot of benefits. 
    A third of the NFL teams are in a 3-4 scheme now. Not many Top 25 college programs are using it. The 'Dogs will now be unique in what they do. And Grantham can obviously teach it, so recruiting should benefit. Coach Grantham can sell it too. The message: Come join us at Georgia, help us win, and I'll teach you the 3-4 and help get you to the NFL. That's a mighty strong selling point. 
    The current players are looking forward to spring ball, so they can see how they fit in the new scheme. Grantham is busy studying tape and formulating a personnel plan. Who fits where?
    Here's an educated guess.
    DeAngelo Tyson will take over the nose tackle position and thrive. He can get off the ball and get off blocks. He can penetrate. Grantham will get him excited by showing him tape of Jay Ratliff, the Cowboys nose tackle, who plays at about the same weight. It'll be important to find a guy that can back-up Tyson. Not sure who that is.
    At defensive end, Justin Houston is a beast and will hold on to that right DE spot. The left side is up for competition. Dobbs might not be the best fit here. Brandon Wood is probably a good bet to win this job. Abry Jones & Derrick Lott are young players with some upside. These 4 guys are strong, physical players. There will be some good competition at this spot. Montez Robinson and Cornelius Washington need to add some bulk to play at DE in the 3-4. But they both can play in the nickel package, when Grantham wants to rush the passer in a 4-man front.
    The inside linebacker spots look like good fits for Dowtin & Gamble. In the 3-4, these are the guys that can run downhill and make most of the tackles. Dowtin came on strong last season. Gamble is a reliable senior. The competition behind those two will be interesting. 
    Grantham is probably thinking the 2 outside LB spots are wide open. And it's critical that some playmakers emerge at this position. Could Richard Samuel make the switch from RB and grab that weakside, playmaking spot? That appears to be a good fit for him. Georgia has a number of young linebackers that will get a look. Nick Williams is athletic and probably factors in here. Christian Robinson will be in the mix. Gilliard and Vasser get a look too.
    On the back end, Boykin, Cuff, Brandon Smith and Rambo will lead the way. Grantham is looking for another safety to emerge. Banks, Commings and maybe Alec Ogletree fight it out for a spot next to Bacarri.