Ahead of their season opener against the Clemson Tigers, the Georgia Bulldogs are facing several injury concerns. The latest issue involves returning lead rusher Roderick Robinson II, who has been seen wearing a walking boot due to a turf toe injury. Head coach Kirby Smart has not confirmed Robinson’s availability for the Clemson game but acknowledged the strong performance of the other running backs during recent scrimmages.
If Robinson is unable to play, Georgia may need to rely on other options in their backfield, especially since starting running back Trevor Etienne’s status is uncertain following a DUI arrest earlier in the year.
Looking beyond Robinson and Etienne, the Bulldogs have several other running backs on their roster, though they are less experienced. Branson Robinson, who missed last season after a ruptured patella injury, is back and has made significant progress. Before his injury, Robinson appeared in 12 games in 2022, rushing 68 times for 341 yards. Coach Smart has expressed satisfaction with Robinson’s recovery and his performance in offseason training, praising his resilience and contributions in various aspects of the game.
After Robinson, Georgia’s depth chart includes walk-on Cash Jones and three freshmen: Chauncey Bowens, Nate Frazier, and Dwight Phillips Jr. Jones, a redshirt junior, played in all 14 games last season and demonstrated his versatility, rushing for 161 yards and a touchdown, while also catching 92 yards and another touchdown. Smart has recently praised Jones for his undervalued contributions.
Among the freshmen, Nate Frazier has stood out during camp, showing promise and potentially emerging as a key player.
