On Tuesday, Kirby Smart provided updates on a couple of key Georgia Bulldogs ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Florida Gators.
Junior right tackle Amarius Mims, who is recovering from TightRope surgery after suffering an ankle injury in Week 3, has taken reps in a limited capacity.
Left guard Xavier Truss, who has served at right tackle in Mims’ absence, is also taking reps as he works his way back from an ankle injury in Georgia’s win over Vanderbilt.
Yeah, both guys have been able to take some reps and work. Xavier is probably ahead of Mims, which is what we expected, but I was really pleased with Mims. He pushed really hard today and got out there, got some work in. And Truss has been out there both days.
Both Mims and Truss are important pieces along the Bulldogs offensive line, not only for their abilities, but also their experience.
When Truss went down in Week 7, Georgia had to bring in true freshman Monroe Freeling. The former five-star recruit had appeared in only four games prior. While Freeling held his own, the Bulldogs will benefit greatly when Mims and Truss return to the lineup.
