Kirby Smart on Georgia CB Ellis Robinson, Other Injuries Before Missouri Game

Georgia cornerback Ellis Robinson remains a question mark for Saturday’s home game against Ole Miss after exiting the Bulldogs’ last two contests early with injuries.

The junior preseason All-American left Saturday’s 42-7 win at Ole Miss in the fourth quarter with a thigh or hip injury. When asked on Monday, Nov. 9, if the issue would affect Robinson’s availability for the upcoming Nov. 14 matchup, Georgia coach Kirby Smart offered a blunt assessment.

No clue, Smart said.

Kirby Smart on Georgia CB Ellis Robinson, Other Injuries Before Missouri Game

Robinson logged 56 snaps against Ole Miss, recording four tackles and a pass breakup before exiting. His absence would test the depth of a secondary that already relies heavily on rotation pieces like Braylon Conley, who logged 22 snaps as the team’s No. 3 cornerback on Saturday. Robinson sustained a knee injury against Florida a week earlier, though he was not listed on the SEC Availability report last week.

The defensive back enters the late-season stretch with 19 tackles, six pass breakups, and a share of the team lead with two interceptions. The physical toll is not limited to the secondary as Georgia navigates a mounting series of roster concerns.

Wide receiver Craig Dandridge departed the Ole Miss game in the third quarter. Smart noted that Dandridge is dealing with a lower hamstring issue near his knee that has persisted for several weeks.

It’s one of those things that I don’t think it’s getting better until he shuts down or he gets out of the season, Smart said. So, he’s having to deal with it.

Dandridge ranks second on the team with 20 catches for 349 yards and a touchdown. Despite the lingering injury, he contributed against Ole Miss by drawing a pass interference penalty and scoring on a 4-yard touchdown run.

The Bulldogs did welcome back Georgia Tech transfer wide receiver Isiah Canion from a lower right leg injury. Canion played 25 snaps without recording a catch.

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We weren’t really able to get him involved as we wanted to, but we know what’s there, Smart said. We’re dinged up across the board at wideout. We’ve got guys all over the place, injured, out, coming back. We really need him to be back full strength to help us.

Running back Chauncey Bowens dressed for the Ole Miss game but did not play, missing his fourth game with a lower right leg injury. Tight end Elyiss Williams was listed as a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury and did not play any snaps at tight end.

Smart also indicated hope for the return of safety Tyriq Green, who has been sidelined since the second week of the season with an ankle injury.