The first SEC availability report for Georgia’s matchup with No. 10 Ole Miss brought a little good news for the Bulldogs, especially on the back end.
Cornerback Ellis Robinson was not listed after leaving Georgia’s win over Florida with a knee injury, which points to him being available for Saturday night. Robinson sat out the second half of the 27-8 win, and Braylon Conley stepped in and made the most of the opportunity, picking off a pass in relief.
Robinson has been one of Georgia’s more productive defenders this season, with two interceptions, five pass breakups and 15 tackles.
Georgia also saw three new names pop up on the report: tight end Elyiss Williams, linebacker AJ Kruah and defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye. Williams was rolled up on in the win over the Gators. He has seven catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns this season.
There was movement in the other direction, too. Wide receiver Isiah Canion was upgraded to probable after dealing with a knee injury since exiting Georgia’s Sept. 19 game against Arkansas. He dressed against Florida, but he did not play and was wearing a noticeable brace on his right knee.
Running back Chauncey Bowens was listed as questionable. He has not played since Georgia’s game against Vanderbilt.
Georgia got strong production on the ground against Florida from Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips, who each ran for 67 yards. Frazier also scored his first rushing touchdown since the Arkansas game, after missing time earlier in the season with a rib injury.
Phillips didn’t finish the game Saturday, but Kirby Smart said afterward that it was because Phillips was tired, not because of an injury.
Outside linebacker Amaris Williams is listed as out.
Two more Bulldogs moved into the questionable category: wide receiver Thomas Blackshear and defensive back Tyriq Green. Blackshear has missed the last three games with a collarbone injury, while Green has been sidelined since the Western Kentucky game with an ankle injury.
Ole Miss has its own key absence on the report. Running back Kewan Lacy was listed as out after rushing for 98 yards and two touchdowns against Georgia in last season’s College Football Playoff.
The SEC will issue further updates on Thursday, Friday and again 90 minutes before kickoff Saturday. Georgia and Ole Miss are set for a 7:30 p.m. start on ABC.
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