Georgia Football Injury Updates from Kirby Smart
Georgia has navigated most of the offseason with minimal injury setbacks, but it was only a matter of time before a few players were sidelined. On Tuesday, head coach Kirby Smart addressed the media with updates on three Bulldogs dealing with health issues, as reported by Jonathan Williams of SI.com.
RB Josh McCray
Illinois transfer Josh McCray has yet to participate in Georgia’s fall camp—not due to injury, but because of an illness that has kept him off the field. While the exact nature of the illness hasn’t been disclosed, Smart noted that McCray isn’t far behind the rest of the running back group. The main concern was whether the absence would set him back significantly, but Georgia hopes he’ll be ready soon to compete for the No. 2 running back spot.
OL Malachi Toliver
The most concerning update came on offensive lineman Malachi Toliver, who suffered an ankle injury. Smart didn’t reveal the severity, but losing Toliver is a blow to Georgia’s already thin depth at center—arguably the position with the least depth entering camp. If the injury proves serious, the Bulldogs could find themselves just one more setback away from having no traditional centers available.
WR Thomas Blackshear
Freshman wide receiver Thomas Blackshear also picked up an ankle injury during last weekend’s fall scrimmage. Like Toliver, the severity is unclear. While the setback is Georgia’s first hit to wide receiver depth this season, the position group remains deep enough that it shouldn’t affect overall readiness heading into the year.
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