Kirby Smart shares latest on Darnell Washington, Warren McClendon upon Georgia’s arrival in Los Angeles

Kirby Smart had positive updates on a couple of injured Georgia players upon the Bulldogs’ arrival in Los Angeles Friday.

Smart spoke to reporters after UGA landed in Los Angeles for Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship. Reporters asked Smart for the latest on OL Warren McClendon and TE Darnell Washington.

“Warren McClendon, yeah, he’s been working. He’s felt a lot better this week in terms of what he’s been able to do compared to previous weeks,” Smart said. “We’re hopeful to have Darnell ready.”

McClendon was banged up in last month’s SEC Championship Game. He missed the Peach Bowl, with Amarius Mims stepping in for the CFP semifinal against Ohio State.

Washington injured his ankle in the first half of the Peach Bowl. Friday afternoon, reporters observed Washington walking to the team bus with no sign of any assistance or special equipment.

Darnell Washington gets on the team bus…. pic.twitter.com/IjdiypL3IT

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More from Smart can be heard in the clip below:

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