Five-star Georgia Bulldogs freshman will miss the remainder off the season with a leg injury
Georgia Bulldogs freshman defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 college football season. Jonah-Ajonye is a former five-star recruit.
According to Georgia’s official website, Jonah-Ajonye played in four games this season, so he may be able to redshirt. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound freshman recorded one tackle against Kentucky.
“Joseph (Jonah-Ajonye) had to deal with a surgery that’s going to put him out for the rest of the year,” said Georgia football coach Kirby Smart. “He’s going to be out for the rest of the year to deal with a lower extremity injury. So he’s already had the surgery. He just didn’t get to go to Texas because of the injury.”
Georgia will face Florida without Jonah-Ajonye on Nov. 2. The Bulldogs have not been as reliant on Jonah-Ajonye after getting Mykel Williams, Warren Brinson and more back from injuries they suffered early during the season. Xzavier McLeod is one played who could see more playing time with Jonah-Ajonye out for the season. UGA’s defensive line depth definitely takes a hit with this news.
Georgia football has a long list of injuries in the trenches ahead of the Texas game
The Georgia Bulldogs are battling quite a few injuries ahead of the Texas Longhorns game at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Georgia is expected to be without linebacker Smael Mondon (foot), running back Roderick Robinson (toe), running back Branson Robinson (knee) and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (ankle).
However, Ratledge appeared as questionable on the injury report, so he may be able to give it a go.
Georgia has a few questionable pieces for the Texas game. Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (stress fractures) is battling back and is probable to play, but won’t be 100%.
“Jordan (Hall) has done more than he has the last two weeks. He has been out there repping, taking reps with us and getting better,” said Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. “I mean, Jordan has just been a long, hard process. And he’s having to get comfortable with the pain that he has.”
“It might just hit him on a rep and that’s kept him from being able to take the rep load that he would like to take,” continued Smart. “But he was out there today (Tuesday) doing more this week than he did last week.”
Georgia center Jared Wilson missed the Mississippi State game and it is up in the air if he will play at Texas. Wilson’s status is trending up according to Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.
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“Yeah, Jared (Wilson) has been good,” said Smart. “Jared has been practicing. Seems to be doing more the last two days than he has in the previous weeks. Looks good and repped out there today.” Georgia has been starting Drew Bobo in place of Jared Wilson.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams has not looked fully healthy since Week 1 against Clemson. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia has been particularly beat up along the defensive line to start the season.
“We’re not injury free,” said Smart. “Warren’s (Brinson) battling injury. Jordan’s (Hall) battling injury. Mykel (Williams) has been battling injury. And Christen (Miller) has been battling injury. He’s not able to complete the work week every week, in and the week out, but he’s able to go out and play.”
Georgia has had one defensive lineman who has remained healthy, but Nazir Stackhouse is not exactly Georgia’s top pass rusher. However, he is a good run defender.
“Naz (Stackhouse) has been the most reliable and dependable in terms of staying injury free, but when you’re beat up in one area, it usually means… Xzavier McLeod missed all that time. There’s not really a guy that hasn’t missed time at that position,” said Smart.
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Georgia has just 11 sacks through six games. Defensive end Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins leads Georgia with three sacks, but UGA’s lack of pass rush production has definitely hurt the Georgia secondary.
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart updates the injury status running back Branson Robinson
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart updated the status of Georgia running back Branson Robinson following the Mississippi State game. Robinson left the game in the first half after having a physical collision with a pair of defenders.
He appeared to injure his leg on the play. It was a scary moment for Robinson, who missed the 2023 college football season with a torn patella tendon.
“Yeah, I don’t know,” said Kirby Smart after Georgia’s 41-31 win. “I don’t know if it’s real serious. I think it’s an MCL, knee. You know, those are sprains, but I don’t know that for sure. So, I don’t know how serious it is. I don’t have the MRI results yet.”
If Robinson has to miss much time, then he would be a big loss for the Georgia backfield. Robinson is probably Georgia’s top rusher between the tackles. Robinson has 22 carries for 61 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season.
Georgia football is dealing with several injuries and may be without five or six key players against Mississippi State
The Georgia Bulldogs are fairly healthy entering the Mississippi State game. Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams is no longer on the SEC injury report for an ankle injury, which is a good sign for the Bulldogs.
Georgia has just five players on the injury report right now, which is not too bad. However, Georgia could be missing three starters against Mississippi State.
“(Center) Jared (Wilson) is still – Jared’s better than he was, but not taking full-load reps,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart. “He’s taking some reps, but not – he’s taking more than he was last week, but not full-load.”
Wilson is Georgia’s starting center and is a key piece along the Bulldogs’ offensive line, which is looking to perform more consistently.
Absent from Georgia’s injury report are two more key UGA players. Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has been suspended indefinitely. Young is unlikely to play against Mississippi State, but he is not considered injured.
Additionally, Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller appeared to be banged up in Georgia’s win against Auburn, but he should be good to go against Mississippi State. Kirby Smart notes that Miller has practiced. “Christen (Miller) is taking reps,” said Smart.
Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall is still working his way back. Hall is battling back from a pair of stress fractures in his legs.
“Jordan is trying to get out there and go. Man, he’s pushing so hard,” said Smart. “I hate it for that kid because he’s had two rods – I mean, a rod put in both legs. And he’s out there frustrated. He’s doing more than he did last week, but I don’t know that I can say he’s ready to play this week.”
Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon was on crutches on the sidelines against Auburn, so he is likely to be out for a while. Georgia is also without running back Roderick Robinson and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge, who are recovering from significant surgeries.
Georgia football injury report vs. Mississippi State
Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon remains out. Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK
Running back Roderick Robinson: Out (toe)
Defensive lineman Jordan Hall: Questionable (stress fracture recovery)
Georgia is playing a Mississippi State team that is without seven players including its starting quarterback. Georgia hosts Mississippi State at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Georgia football full injury report ahead of Week 3 matchup vs Tennessee.
We are just moments away from kicking off week three of the college football season in between the hedges. Today’s matchup features the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0, 2-0) taking on the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0, 2-0).
Georgia will try and end the Vols eight game win streak dating back to last season while Tennessee looks to knock off the Dawgs’ and their stellar defense.
Here is a look at Georgia’s injuries going into today’s matchup.
PROBABLE: QB STETSON BENNETT
Stetson Bennett has a jammed finger that shouldn’t be much of an issue at all. He participated in practice this week with no limitations and will play Saturday. Bennett currently has the 2nd overall QBR in all of college football at 94.4.
PROBABLE: OL WARREN MCCLENDON
Warren McClendon played well last week against Auburn, getting his first start against the Tigers. McClendon has been dealing with some cramping but is expected to play against Tennessee.
PROBABLE: TE TRE’ MCKITTY
Florida State tight end transfer Tre’ McKitty left the field this preseason with a minor knee injury. McKitty underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to be back very soon. Redshirt sophomore John FitzPatrick and freshman Darnell Washington have been filling in on first-team reps since McKitty’s injury. McKitty cold very well make his debut for the Bulldogs today.
QUESTIONABLE: WR TOMMY BUSH
Wide receiver Tommy Bush is dealing with an unknown injury that has forced him to miss a good chunk of the preseason. Bush is a very talented receiver that can’t seem to catch a break with injuries. He was sidelined for the majority of last season dealing with a sports hernia. Bush is listed as questionable against Tennessee.
QUESTIONABLE: OL CLAY WEBB
Webb has not played yet this season due to an ankle injury. Justin Shaffer and Ben Cleveland got the start last week at the guard positions. Warren Ericson and Trey Hill rotated with them last week, but the Dawgs are hoping to get some more reinforcements after losing three offensive linemen to the NFL this offseason.
QUESTIONABLE: RB JAMES COOK
James Cook suffered a shoulder injury during the Auburn game that has limited him this week in practice. Kirby Smart said he probably could’ve gone back in but they want to keep him healthy. Cook is listed as questionable against Tennessee.
QUESTIONABLE: TE RYLAND GOEDE
Goede suffered an ACL tear during his senior year of high school and has battled numerous other injuries since healing. Goede didn’t travel to Arkansas and didn’t play against Auburn but thankfully the Dawgs are deep at the tight end position. Georgia could get Tre’ McKitty back this week and have John FitzPatrick, Darnell Washington and Brett Seither ready to go.
QUESTIONABLE: QB J.T. DANIELS
USC transfer quarterback J.T. Daniels has been cleared for contact following the recovery of an ACL injury he suffered with the Trojans last year. The former 5-star recruit is ready to go but it is expected that Stetson Bennett will get the start as he has been at the top of his game.
OUT: WR ARIAN SMITH
Arian Smith is still recovering from his second knee surgery since arriving in Athens in 2019. Smith could potentially make a return after the Dawgs bye week on October 31st as Todd Monken and Kirby Smart are eager to get him in the mix offensively.
OUT: WR DOM BLAYLOCK
Wide receiver Dominick Blaylock went down with an ACL tear during preseason camp. Blaylock injured the same knee he hurt in the 2019 SEC Championship game against LSU. The sophomore was just getting back to full health when he devastatingly injured it again. This is a huge hit to the Bulldogs pass game for 2020.
OUT: CB KELEE RINGO
The No. 1 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class, Kelee Ringo, underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum before preseason camp. The injury will force him to miss all of 2020, a tough loss for the Bulldogs. Georgia luckily has lots of depth at the position and will be alright defending the pass game without him.
Georgia Bulldogs starting running back D’Andre Swift is expected to miss the Sugar Bowl against the Baylor Bears with a shoulder injury
The Georgia Bulldogs will be likely without star running back D’Andre Swift against the Baylor Bears. Heading into today, Swift’s status was uncertain and in doubt. Swift suffered a shoulder injury against Georgia Tech and then went on to play in a decreased role in the 2019 SEC Championship against the LSU Tigers.
Now, according to ESPN’s David Pollack, Swift is out for the Sugar Bowl:
David Pollack said D'Andre Swift isn't playing in the Sugar Bowl.
Not sure if that's been truly determined or just a slip by Pollack on live TV but that's what he said on ESPN.
While this isn’t official, it is an indication of what many are expecting. Georgia will miss Swift, who is their leading rusher on the season with 1,216 yards and eight total touchdowns. Swift is projected to be a high NFL Draft pick.
With Swift out, UGA will get a look at the future of the backfield: Zamir White, James Cook, and Kenny McIntosh. Look for one of them to have a breakout game with Brian Herrien also ruled out.
Georgia is additionally without three offensive line starters in Andrew Thomas, Ben Cleveland, and Isaiah Wilson. This will be a great test for the depth in UGA’s running game and new offensive line coach Matt Luke against the best defense in the Big 12 (if that means anything): Baylor.
