Georgia football RB ruled out for season with knee injury
Georgia Bulldogs sophomore running back Branson Robinson is expected to miss the 2023 college football season. Robinson suffered a ruptured patella tendon injury. Robinson injured his patella tendon on Aug. 22.
Branson Robinson was projected be Georgia’s top back in rushing situations in 2023. Robinson, a former four-star recruit, has excellent strength and runs with a bruising style. Robinson was coming off a career-best two touchdown performance in the national championship.
The talented running back finished last season with 68 carries for 330 yards and three touchdowns.
Now, Georgia will have to heavily lean on returning running backs Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards. The Bulldogs will also look for contributions from true freshman Roderick Robinson.
Georgia’s additional options at running back include Andrew Paul, who is recovering from a torn ACL, but should be ready for a larger role as the season progresses.
Running back Len’Neth Whitehead, a transfer from Tennessee, could be a factor for the Dawgs. Kyron Jones, a true freshman, could also see carries. Walk-ons Sevaughn Clark and Cash Jones have experience and are capable of being contributors.
Seth Emerson of The Athletic reported Robinson’s unfortunate injury via social media:
News: Georgia sophomore tailback Branson Robinson is out for the season after suffering a ruptured patella tendon in a non-contact injury yesterday.
— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) August 23, 2023
