Georgia Bulldogs Suffer Rash of Injuries During G-Day Spring Game

Head coach Kirby Smart provides updates on players like Amaris Williams, Ellis Robinson, and Nate Frazier

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting in red, black, and white, depicting fragmented and overlapping views of a Georgia Bulldogs football player in action, conveying the physical toll of spring practice.Injuries to key Georgia players during the annual G-Day spring scrimmage could impact the team's depth and preparation heading into the 2026 season.Athens Today

During Georgia's annual G-Day spring scrimmage, several key Bulldogs players suffered injuries, including transfer EDGE Amaris Williams tearing his ACL, cornerback Ellis Robinson spraining his MCL and ankle, and starting running back Nate Frazier re-injuring his ankle. Head coach Kirby Smart provided updates on the injured players and their timelines for return.

Why it matters

Injuries are always a concern for college football teams, especially in the spring when players are still recovering from the previous season and working to get ready for the upcoming year. These injuries to important Georgia players could impact the team's depth and preparation heading into the fall.

The details

According to Smart, transfer EDGE Amaris Williams suffered a torn ACL earlier this week, though the coach did not provide a timeline for his return. Cornerback Ellis Robinson sprained his MCL and ankle and is expected back in a week or two, while fellow cornerback Demello Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury. Senior linebacker Raylen Wilson missed the game with a nagging knee injury, and the coaching staff decided to 'shut him down' for the time being. Projected starting slot receiver Sacovie White-Helton sat out with a shoulder injury, and starting running back Nate Frazier re-injured an ankle on the first play of the scrimmage.

  • The injuries occurred during Georgia's annual G-Day spring scrimmage on April 15, 2026.
  • Amaris Williams suffered his torn ACL earlier in the week leading up to G-Day.

The players

Kirby Smart

The head football coach of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Amaris Williams

A transfer EDGE player for the Georgia Bulldogs who suffered a torn ACL injury.

Ellis Robinson

A redshirt sophomore cornerback for the Georgia Bulldogs who suffered a sprained MCL and ankle injury.

Demello Jones

A redshirt sophomore cornerback for the Georgia Bulldogs who suffered a hamstring injury.

Raylen Wilson

A senior linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs who missed the G-Day game with a nagging knee injury.

Sacovie White-Helton

The projected starting slot receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs who missed the G-Day game with a shoulder injury.

Nate Frazier

The starting running back for the Georgia Bulldogs who re-injured his ankle on the first play of the G-Day game.

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What they’re saying

“Amaris Williams did indeed suffer a torn ACL earlier this week, according to Kirby Smart. He spoke to the media after Georgia's G-Day spring scrimmage where he confirmed the diagnosis but opted not to place a timeline on the injury.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

“Redshirt sophomore cornerback Ellis Robinson didn't play due to a sprained MCL and a sprained ankle. The Georgia head coach told reporters that Robinson will be back in 'a week or two.'”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

“Fellow cornerback Demello Jones suffered a hamstring injury during spring drills that kept him out of the game. The redshirt sophomore is not expected to be out long term either.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

“Senior linebacker Raylen Wilson also missed the game with a nagging knee injury. Smart says that his Georgia staff decided to 'shut him down' due to the ailment.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

“Starting running back Nate Frazier suffered an ankle injury on the first play from scrimmage. He limped off, entered the injury tent, and quickly came out. Smart said after the game that Frazier re-injured an ankle that has been bothering him some this offseason.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

What’s next

With spring drills in the books, Georgia will work out as a team for the next couple of weeks. Once spring session classes end, most Bulldogs will get most of the month of May to themselves before the team comes back together for summer workouts in June and July.

The takeaway

These injuries to key Georgia players like Amaris Williams, Ellis Robinson, and Nate Frazier highlight the physical toll of spring football and the importance of the recovery process. The Bulldogs will need to carefully manage these players' rehab in order to have them ready for the start of the 2026 season.