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Kirby Smart keeps injury status for Javon Bullard, AD Mitchell a mystery

AD Mitchell (Getty) ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 03: Adonai Mitchell #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs catches a pass for a touchdown over Christian Gonzalez #0 of the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 3, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATHENS — Kirby Smart was asked multiple times to provide an injury update on the status of Javon Bullard and AD Mitchell. The sophomore defensive back is dealing with a lower leg contusion while Mitchell has been sidelined with an ankle injury dating back to the Samford game.

After finally being asked directly about just the status of Bullard and Mitchell, the Georgia coach finally relented. Sort of

“I’m hopeful for both of them,” Smart said.

Smart expressed more optimism about the two on Monday. Georgia will only be able to bring 70 players to Kentucky so we should have a better idea of their status in pregame. Mitchell did not make the trip to Mississippi State last week.

In the event Bullard isn’t able to play, Tykee Smith will slide into his spot. At wide receiver, Georgia has gotten more significant contributions from Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint and Ladd McConkey in Mitchell’s absence.

Read more at DawgNation.com



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