Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith and Darnell Washington underwent surgery on Wednesday, DawgNation has learned, and will miss multiple weeks.
The details of the players’ surgical procedures have not been addressed by the University of Georgia.
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Coach Kirby Smart said on Wednesday the players were “day-to-day” and receiving treatment for foot-related injuries:
“Darnell Washington and Tykee Smith sustained foot injuries during practice this week,” Smart said. “They are both undergoing treatment and have an excellent prognosis. Their status is day to day.”
Smith had also suffered a sprained ankle and is considered doubtful for the opening game against Clemson at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Washington is expected to be out “four to six weeks,” per sources.
The Athletic has also reported the surgeries took place. 247Sports reported on Wednesday the athletes are expected to be out “at least three weeks.”
It has been a strenuous and at times exhausting offseason of strength and conditioning and fall camp for the Bulldogs. Many players, including starters, aren’t listed on the injury report.
“We are beat up a little bit at wideout, we have some injuries so we don’t have all of our guys out there,” Smart said after a closed scrimmage last Saturday. “We have a lot of guys injured all around, but this time of year I think everyone does.”
Georgia receivers Kearis Jackson (knee) and Jermaine Burton (ankle) missed the opening days of practice before returning on Tuesday. Receivers George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock remain sidelined with knee injuries.
The Bulldogs’ injury list has grown since projecting starting center Warren Ericson suffered a hand injury that has required a cast.
Unofficial rundown on Georgia football injuries:
TE Darnell Washington (foot)
DB Tykee Smith (foot/ankle)
C Warren Ericson (hand)
CB Jalen Kimber (shoulder)
WR Arik Gilbert (personal)
TE John FitzPatrick (foot)
OL Owen Condon (Unknown)
WR Dominick Blaylock
WR George Pickens