Updated Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. GT
No. 1 Georgia (11-0) is set to take on Georgia Tech (3-8) in the latest installment of Clean Old Fashion Hate this Saturday.
The two programs did not meet last year due to COVID-19 complications.
The Bulldogs enter the matchup with two starters nursing injuries.
Senior left tackle Jamaree Salyer is nursing a foot injury that has held him out the last two games.
Senior defensive back Chris Smith is dealing with a sprained knee suffered last week in practice.
Sophomore running back Kendall Milton is working his way back from a MCL sprain that has held him out the last four games.
All three Dawgs have a shot at playing time versus the Yellowjackets.
There is some good news on the injury front for Georgia. This is the first week all season that redshirt sophomore receiver Dominick Blaylock is not on our list. Blaylock played last week versus Charleston Southern.
Perhaps the biggest injury storyline is star receiver George Pickens, who has been taking reps with the second and third string units this past week.
Pickens may be inline to get game snaps soon if he is cleared.
Here’s an updated Georgia injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup:
OL Jamaree Salyer
Nov 30, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Tre Swilling (3) talks to Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (69) in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Injury: Foot
Status: Questionable
Kirby Smart said that Salyer has been practicing, just not with the first group. He’s hopeful Salyer will be able to play on Saturday.
RB Kendall Milton
Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Injury: Knee
Status: Questionable
Kirby Smart: “We were hopeful to get Kendall back this week. They’re a confidence injury. He’s dealing with the emotions of pushing through. He’s much better than he was. I don’t know that he’s ready to play right now.”
S Chris Smith
Sep 25, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) runs after an interception during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Injury: Knee
Status: Questionable
Kirby Smart said Smith has been practicing, but similarly to Salyer, not with the first group. Smart feels good about Smith’s progress and the senior has a shot at playing on Saturday.
WR Georgie Pickens
Jan 1, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and wide receiver George Pickens (1) celebrate after a win against the Baylor Bears in the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Injury: Knee
Status: Questionable
Kirby Smart: “Still waiting to get him cleared but we didn’t have him with the scouts. We’re getting him working with the offense, trying to kind of integrate it back into getting calls and doing assignments.”
Players who are OUT
Sep 11, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith (11) reacts as he scores a touchdown after catching a pass against the UAB Blazers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
OL Tate Ratledge (Foot) – OUT for season
DB Tykee Smith (Knee) – OUT for season
CB Jalen Kimber (Shoulder) – OUT for season
LB Rian Davis (Quad) – OUT for season
LB Trezman Marshall (Knee) – OUT for season
WR Arian Smith (Leg) – OUT for season
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