Kirby Smart: Defensive lineman suffered knee injury this week
By Kevin Duffey
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Georgia defensive lineman John Atkins has suffered a hyperextended knee injury and will be out for a little while, Kirby Smart confirmed during Saturday morning’s press conference.
Kirby Smart says DL John Atkins is out "for a little while" with a knee injury. "He's going to have to push and stay in shape."
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) August 6, 2016
Smart calls Atkins an injury a "hyperextended knee."
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) August 6, 2016
Atkins was notably missing from Thursday’s practice, and this answers the question.
The 6-foot-4, 315-pound player is one of the better players along the defensive line that faces some uncertainly. Chauncey Rivers was dismissed and Jonathan Ledbetter isn’t on the 105-man roster because he’s receiving treatment for two alcohol-related arrests. Julian Rochester’s status is also unclear for the opener as he faces felony charges for an incident with a BB gun at his dorm.
Atkins recorded 12 tackles, including one for a loss, last year.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
