Georgia Bulldogs Dealing with Preseason Injuries After G-Day Game

Kirby Smart provides updates on several key players, including Nate Frazier, Amaris Williams, and Ellis Robinson IV.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:36pm

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Following Georgia's annual G-Day spring game, head coach Kirby Smart provided injury updates on several Bulldogs players. Running back Nate Frazier left the game as a precaution after hurting his ankle, while cornerbacks Demello Jones and Ellis Robinson IV were dealing with soft-tissue and ankle/MCL injuries, respectively. Linebacker Raylen Wilson suffered a knee injury, and wide receivers London Humphreys and Sacovie White-Helton were held out with groin and shoulder issues. Smart also could not provide a timetable for outside linebacker Amaris Williams' recovery from an ACL injury.

Why it matters

These preseason injuries are concerning for the Bulldogs as they look to build on their success from the 2025 season. Several of the injured players, like Frazier, Robinson, and Wilson, are key contributors on both offense and defense. Staying healthy will be crucial for Georgia as they aim to compete for another SEC championship and playoff berth.

The details

Nate Frazier, the Bulldogs' leading rusher in 2025, left the G-Day game as a precaution after hurting his ankle. Cornerbacks Demello Jones and Ellis Robinson IV were also sidelined, with Jones dealing with a soft-tissue injury and Robinson nursing an ankle and MCL sprain. Linebacker Raylen Wilson sustained a knee injury, while wide receivers London Humphreys and Sacovie White-Helton were held out with groin and shoulder issues, respectively. The status of transfer outside linebacker Amaris Williams, who is recovering from an ACL tear, remains uncertain.

  • The G-Day spring game took place on April 15, 2026.
  • Georgia's 2026 season opener against Tennessee State is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

The players

Nate Frazier

Georgia's leading rusher in 2025, who left the G-Day game with an ankle injury.

Demello Jones

Georgia cornerback who was held out of the G-Day game with a soft-tissue injury.

Ellis Robinson IV

Georgia cornerback dealing with an ankle and MCL sprain that should only keep him out for a week or two.

Raylen Wilson

Georgia inside linebacker who suffered a knee injury during the G-Day game.

Amaris Williams

Georgia outside linebacker who is recovering from an ACL injury, with no timetable provided for his return.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know how long he's out. I mean, you never know how long it is with the ACL. George [Pickens] was able to come back and play. He had a similar injury. We would never put a timetable on it. He doesn't want to put a timetable on it. He wants to do what he can to recover and get better.”

— Kirby Smart, Georgia Head Coach

What’s next

The Bulldogs will continue to monitor the progress of the injured players as they work towards their season opener against Tennessee State on September 5, 2026.

The takeaway

These preseason injuries are a concern for the Bulldogs, who will need to ensure their key players are healthy and ready to go for the start of the 2026 season. Staying injury-free will be crucial if Georgia wants to compete for another SEC championship and playoff berth.