Georgia’s fall camp opened with a surprisingly robust roster, according to head coach Kirby Smart, who said the team entered the preseason in good health despite a handful of notable absences.
Injury Landscape
Among them, Amaris Williams, the four‑star defensive lineman who transferred from Auburn, has been sidelined for the entire 2026 campaign after tearing his ACL during spring drills, a setback that has kept him focused on rehabilitation.
Freshman cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick also faced an ACL rupture in December, missing the spring session, but the coaching staff believes his rehab has progressed enough to bring him back into action later this year.
Dante Dowdell, a Kentucky transfer running back, suffered an offseason ATV accident that required hospitalization, and doctors have warned that he will miss an extended stretch of the schedule.
Kyron Jones, a defensive back, has been limited to a reduced practice load after a mandated rest period, leaving him not fully fit for the opening games.
On the offensive line, All‑SEC first‑team selection Drew Bobo missed the SEC Championship and the College Football Playoff after a Lisfranc injury and a broken foot, keeping him out of spring workouts.
Defensive lineman Gabe Harris, who sat out the Sugar Bowl with turf‑toe issues, is now back on the field, though the staff is managing his workload to preserve his health.
While no suspensions have been announced, the Bulldogs could face disciplinary measures for offseason arrests, especially as they open against Tennessee State and later confront Arkansas in Week 3, a schedule that demands careful handling of the injured cohort.