Georgia outside linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. and inside linebacker Jalon Walker are cleared for fall practice after missing spring football due to labrum surgeries, according to head coach Kirby Smart.
“Good, typical labrum repairs. Cleared for full go, will probably be in a harness,” Smart said. “Biggest thing will be conditioning level and getting back to practice.”
Jones, a former five-star prospect, played on the kick coverage unit as a freshman last season.
Jones should find a spot in a young outside linebacker room. Walker, Chaz Chambliss and Darris Smith return as players with experience. Georgia added a trio of talented outside linebackers in the 2023 class: Damon Wilson, Gabe Harris and Samuel M’Pemba.
Walker, a five-star recruit in the 2022 class, showed flashes last season, playing in all 15 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams. Walker racked up four tackles and a sack in his freshman season.
Walker’s versatility on the outside and the inside could mean more playing time in 2023. The Bulldogs are stacked at inside linebacker with Smael Mondon, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Xavian Sorey and E.J. Lightsey. Georgia added more talent to the group in the 2023 class: C.J. Allen, Raylen Wilson and Troy Bowles.
